10 Temples in and Around Vasai–Virar: A Visitor’s Guide

Temples in and around Vasai–Virar are spread across neighbourhood junctions, coastal villages, hills and the wider inland region. A useful visit begins with the exact temple and locality. Several shrines share a deity’s name, and a search for “Hanuman Temple” or “Sai Mandir” can take you somewhere other than the place you intended.

This guide covers ten requested destinations without ranking their religious importance. Addresses and embedded maps help with orientation, while each entry explains what to check before travelling. Directory-supported locations are labelled as such; the map is a name-and-address search, not an independently verified entrance pin. Current timings and access arrangements should be checked with the temple.

Ten temples and the areas they belong to

1. Vajreshwari Temple

This entry refers to Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Mandir in Vajreshwari village, a wider regional excursion rather than a central Vasai neighbourhood stop. The temple’s own account identifies its dedication to Goddess Vajreshwari. It should not be confused with another temple carrying the Vajreshwari name around Killa Road in Vasai West.

Address / locality: Vajreshwari village, Bhiwandi taluka, Thane district, Maharashtra

Give this visit its own travel allowance. Decide how you will reach the village and return, and check current darshan arrangements before leaving. For a family group, consider the approach and steps rather than assuming a temple visit will be as simple as a roadside stop. Local religious traditions can be meaningful without being presented as independently established historical facts.

2. Sai Baba Temple, Bhabhola Naka

The Bhabhola Naka location distinguishes this Sai Baba temple from other Sai temples listed around Sainagar and Diwanman. The local Vasai directory names this particular junction. Use the full locality when asking for directions, especially if your driver recognises several places simply as “Sai Mandir”.

Address / locality: Bhabhola Naka, Vasai West, Maharashtra

This is a neighbourhood worship stop to plan around your actual route. Check the day’s opening and worship arrangements locally rather than relying on a general timetable for Sai temples elsewhere. If a gathering is under way, keep the entrance clear and ask where visitors should wait. Choose an unhurried visit instead of trying to fit darshan into a tight road connection.

3. Shani Dev Temple

The temple listed here is the Shani Dev temple identified around Parnaka and Remedy by the local directory. There are other Shani temples in the wider region, including references to Wagholi, so the deity name alone is not enough to choose a destination. Confirm the locality shown by the map before setting out.

Address / locality: Parnaka, Remedy village area, Vasai West, Maharashtra

Ask locally about current worship timings and any arrangements for offerings. A description of a customary worship day does not establish the opening hours of this particular shrine. Keep queues orderly and follow the temple’s instructions about where to place items. Avoid photographing people during prayer without their permission.

4. Hanuman Temple, Manickpur

The Manickpur Naka Hanuman temple is listed on the main road in Vasai West. The junction name is useful because many neighbourhoods have a Hanuman shrine. Municipal place information also uses the Hanuman Mandir as a Manickpur Naka landmark, helping distinguish this stop from similarly named temples.

Address / locality: Manickpur Naka, main road, Vasai West, Maharashtra

When arriving by local transport, arrange a safe place to get down rather than stopping abruptly at a busy junction. A convenient road location does not guarantee parking beside the entrance. Give worshippers room to enter and leave, and ask about the current darshan arrangement before moving into a gathering. Treat nearby shops and road space separately from temple facilities.

5. Swami Samartha Temple / Math, Bhuigaon

Shree Swami Samartha Math Bhuigaon publishes its address at Ekhad Ali in Bhuigaon. Its own website identifies the local Seva Parivar and provides a route for checking activities and services. The math is a religious institution, so visiting arrangements may differ from those of a small roadside shrine.

Address / locality: Ekhad Ali, Bhuigaon, Vasai West, Palghar district, Maharashtra

Check current programme information if you are travelling for a specific seva or event. Do not assume a service can be booked on arrival or that every gathering is open on the same terms. If combining this stop with a coastal outing, keep prayer time separate from beach activities and arrive in suitable clothing. Confirm the village approach before leaving the main road.

6. Shri Badrinath Temple, Vasai

The local Badrinath Mandir is listed around Suncity Road in Navghar, Vasai West. It is a Vasai destination, not the Himalayan Badrinath pilgrimage site. Include “Vasai” and “Suncity Road” when searching so that a general Badrinath query does not produce travel instructions for Uttarakhand.

Address / locality: Badrinath Mandir premises, Suncity Road, Navghar, Vasai West, Maharashtra

Check the present entrance and visiting hours locally. The available directory establishes a location lead, not a complete account of the temple’s ceremonies, management or history. For a devotional visit, ask how visitors should approach the shrine and whether photography is permitted. Plan your journey around the actual local address rather than a generic temple-name search.

7. Shri Dwarkadhish Mandir, Virar

Shri Dwarkadhish Mandir is a Virar East destination associated with Shirgaon and Kumbharpada. The architect’s website identifies the Virar project, and local reporting places the temple in Shirgaon. It is a local place of Krishna worship, distinct from travelling to the original Dwarkadhish temple in Gujarat.

Address / locality: Shirgaon / Kumbharpada, Virar East, near the VIVA technical campus, Maharashtra

Use the village and eastern-side location when planning the approach. An address mentioning VIVA is a regional landmark, not permission to enter a college campus or use its parking. Check the temple’s own current notices for darshan and special events. Avoid copying an opening-hour claim from a travel video as if it were a permanent schedule.

8. Jivdani Devi Temple, Virar

The district government identifies Jivdani Temple on a hill in the eastern part of Virar and highlights the substantial stair approach. This is the stop in the list where the ascent needs particular attention. A hilltop darshan visit should not be planned like a level neighbourhood walk.

Address / locality: Jivdani Hill, Virar East, Palghar district, Maharashtra

Choose an approach that suits your group and check current arrangements for any assisted access before relying on them. Carry manageable bags, leave time for breaks and avoid putting an older relative under pressure to keep another person’s pace. Festival conditions and queues can change the experience. Check the return journey as carefully as the ascent.

9. Tungareshwar Temple

Tungareshwar Mahadev Temple is identified in wildlife-management material among the sanctuary’s pilgrim destinations. The Sativali approach places it on the eastern side of Vasai. This combines a religious visit with a forest setting, so the route, weather and access conditions deserve more preparation than a town-centre temple stop.

Address / locality: Tungareshwar hill / sanctuary approach from Sativali, Vasai East, Maharashtra

Check current forest-entry and route information before travelling. Do not assume a vehicle can reach the shrine or that all paths remain suitable after rain. Follow any closure notices, stay on permitted routes and carry back your waste. Avoid describing stream bathing or a difficult detour as a required part of the temple visit.

10. ISKCON Vasai — Sri Sri Nitai Gaursunder Temple

ISKCON Vasai’s official link page identifies Sri Sri Nitai Gaursunder Temple at Papdi, Vasai West. Papdi–Naigaon Road and the talao are useful approach references in local listings. Use the Vasai temple name so that a search does not direct you to a different ISKCON centre elsewhere in the Mumbai region.

Address / locality: Papdi–Naigaon Road, near Papdi Talao / Papdi Police Station, Papdi, Vasai West, Maharashtra

For a visit centred on aarti, kirtan or another programme, check the temple’s current announcements. Participation, food distribution and visitor facilities should not be assumed from what another ISKCON temple offers. Ask where visitors should sit or stand, keep devices quiet during worship, and request permission before photographing the shrine or a gathering.

Build a route around distance and your group

Start with one main worship destination and, if useful, one nearby stop. Vajreshwari village, a hill ascent at Jivdani and a Tungareshwar forest approach are different kinds of journey. Putting them into one rushed list can leave little time for prayer or rest. The Vasai East versus West guide helps explain the broader geographical split before you choose a route.

For Jivdani-specific planning, use the Jivdani Temple guide alongside current temple notices. For the forest setting, the Tungareshwar sanctuary guide is a separate reference. Neither a map nor an older article replaces a current closure or access announcement.

Visit respectfully and leave time for breaks

Follow footwear, clothing and photography instructions at each entrance. Do not interrupt worship to stage a photograph or treat a queue as space for a group portrait. Ask before leaving offerings, and keep the approach clear for people who come for daily prayer. A quiet, attentive visit can be meaningful even when you are unfamiliar with a particular tradition.

Families should choose a pace that works for the person who needs the most time. Carry drinking water, manage bags and plan meals around the route rather than promising facilities at every temple. The family day-out guide can help you keep the wider outing manageable. Leave enough time to return comfortably, especially after a hill or village visit.