The city of Thane is situated on the western banks of Thane creek with Parsik hills on the east and Yeoor hills on the west. The city was then know as Shreesthanak. It was more popularly known as the Capital of the Shilahar dynasty. The history of Thane city can be broadly categorized into 5 eras.

‘Aparant’ is the ancient name of the geographical area hosting Thane city. During the Indian expedition of the Greek Emperor Alexander, a number of philosophers, historians and geographists visited India. Among them a Greek historian ‘Tolemi’ has mentioned about the city of Thane in his writings. A famous sailor named Marcopolo had also visited Thane in 1290 ‘A.D. and noted it to be one of the best cities in the world. A place called | ‘Ghodbunder was famous for horse trading thus deriving its name from the word ghoda i.e. horse and bunder meaning port.

During this period a fabric called ‘Tansi’ was exported from Thane. During the period from 13 A.D. to 17 A.D., the Muslims, Portuguese, Marathas, & the British dynasties ruled Thane. From 810A.D. to 1260A.D. the Shilahar Dynasty ruled over Thane. The Emperors of Shilahar dynasty were disciples of Lord Shiva and the Kopineshwar Temple has been built during their reign. During this period, At this time the Shilahars also divided the city into different sections and named them as ‘padas’. it is seen that these padas exist even today by names of Naupada, Patlipada, Agripada etc.

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Hawaiian Village, Thane West

Hawaiian Village is a group of bungalows situated in Ovala in Ghodbunder Road. There are group of bungalows here.

 

Friday, February 14, 2014

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Gaimukh Creek, Thane West

 Gaimukh temple is situated aside this creek. This is Gaimukh gaon hence Gaimukh creek.
 Mighty Kamadurg Peak seen behind Gaimukh Creek.


Monsoon Clouds over Thane Creek
Gaimukh Creek, Thane West
Winter Morning at Gaimukh Creek
Gaimukh Creek, Thane Vasai Creek from NH8 bridge.
Gaimukh, Thane West
Evening at Gaimukh Creek, Thane West

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Gaimukh Chowpatty Promenade

Haware City, Thane West

 

One of the society built in close proximity to National park.