Jivdani Temple

The antiquated acclaimed Maa Jivdani sanctuary is situated on the Jivdani slope in Virar, a suburb of Bombay. In seventeenth century there was a fortress by the name of Jivdhan on this slope. Inside the strongholds there are some old looking hollows and water storages, the greater part of which have now for all intents and purposes became scarce. The incredible story of Jeevdaani Devi is as per the following: During their backwoods travel, Pandavas came to Shurparaka. They went by the blessed sanctuary of Vimaleshwar sanctified by Lord Parashuram and on their excursion to Prabhas ended on the banks of Vaitarni stream. Doing as such Pandavas additionally made an arrangement of little gives in now known as "Pandav Dongri" about a mile from Shrigaon for the hermits.Many yogis used to remain in Pandav Dongri and have darshan of Jeevdhani Devi