Located at the foot of the Mandakini Mountain, Vajreshwari is a village tucked along the
Mumbai-
Ahmedabad highway on NH 8 in
Thane District,
Maharashtra. Believed to have formed as a result of the volcanic eruption, Vajreshwari is famous for the Vajreshwari Temple which was built by Chimaji Appa after the Marathas conquered the Bassein Fort in 1739.
The natural hot water springs at Akloli are a must bathe for Vajreshwari devi devotees. The famous hot water springs here have high sulfur content and is believed to cure many skin ailments. Siddhapeeth Ashram, established by Swami Muktanand is quite near to the springs. The scenic view of the small Tansa River from the hillock gives a charming effect.
Ganeshpuri, famous for the Guru Ashram, is in the neighborhood of Vajreshwari. Nityanand Ashram and Gurudev Ashram are ideal for sojourn.
Vajreshwari can be reached from
Thane Railway Station on the Central Railways or
Vasai Road Railway Station on the Western Railways, which is 30 km away. By road, Vajreshwari is about 85 km from Mumbai city and 31 km from Vasai. There are state transport buses running frequently from Vasai Road to Vajreshwari. The nearest airport is at Mumbai, 60 km.
