18-545: Kasar Vadavali is a region located on Ghodbunder Road of Thane city in Maharashtra state in India. The area lying between the regions of Waghbil and Bhainderpada is called Kasar Vadavali or simply Vadavali. The area has seen massive population growth with a lot of new residential and commercial projects being completed in the last decade, along with the rise of commercial activity. Ghodbunder Road has rich historical importance and
36-525: A community mostly found in Maharashtra. Aaagari Vikas Samajik Sanstha is an active non-governmental organization in Waghbil village which was formed in 2010 by the villagers of Waghbil for the betterment of local people. Villagers celebrate Ganesh Utsav , Gopal Kala, Navratri , Hanuman Jayanti and Ram Navmi festivals. Villagers also participate every year in a Shirdi pilgrimage after Diwali. Waghabil Fair
54-455: A cultural heritage which dates back to about 600 AD. Two of its temples here are well-known. The one at Kasarvadavali one of the temples is but a minute's drive off the main road. As you turn right at Kasarvadavali junction; straight ahead is a Dargah, behind which is a temple. It is popularly called ‘Ram Temple’. Vishnu Khare the Pujari confirms, "It houses a deity known as ‘Sesh Narayan’ supposedly
72-580: Is a four-day funfair attended by people from surrounding villages. Mr. Tulshiram Shinge (Senior Social Worker) confirms, Vaishakh Poarnima has first day of Waghbil Fair. On the first day of fair the goddess is worshiped "Mahadu Aai". Second day of the goddess is worshiped "Mari Aai". Villagers organize "Kushti Competition" (कुस्ती स्पर्धा)on the third day. On this occasion many people do travel to participate and watch this competition. This funfair ends on Sanakshti Chaturthi. The main foods eaten are mutton, chicken, and baked bhakris. As per Bandhu Gharat (civilian),
90-529: Is estimated to cost ₹ 14,549 crore (US$ 1.7 billion) ( ₹145.49 billion ). Its construction was expected to begin by June 2018. It is expected to be completed in 2022 and is expected to provide interconnectivity among the existing Eastern Express Highway , Central Railway , Mono Rail , the ongoing Metro Line 2B (D N Nagar to Mandale), and the proposed Metro Line 5 (Thane to Kalyan), Metro Line 6 (Swami Samarth Nagar to Vikhroli) and Metro Line 11 (Wadala to CSMT). It will provide rail based access to
108-749: The Eastern Express Highway and the Western Express Highway . It connects to Eastern Express Highway at Kapurbawdi village and Western Express Highway at Ghodbunder village. The Kapurbawdi bridge has been constructed to ease the traffic congestion. This highway is tolled by the MSRDC . This road skirts the northern boundary of Salsette Island providing scenic views of the Yeoor hills and the Thane creek. Ghodbunder Road cuts across dense forests which form part of
126-433: The Eastern Express Highway coming from south at Kapurbawdi, which joins National Highway 3 at this junction from North-East. It also connects to the Western Express Highway coming from south at Ghodbunder village, which later joins National Highway 8 at this junction traveling Northwards towards Gujarat . Maharashtra State Highway 42 is approximately 20 km long and links the two main arterial roads of Mumbai ,
144-505: The MH SH 42 . Waghbil Naka can also be reached by the MH SH 42 via the via Waghbil Naka flyover . Waghbil is approximately 6 kilometers from Thane railway station . The residential complexes Vijay Nagri, Prestige Residency, Vijay Nagri Annex, Sukhsagar Residency, Swastik Regalia, Green Acres and Vasant Leela are situated here. Waghbil Residents Group comprises members from over 25 housing societies in
162-602: The Sanjay Gandhi National Park . It also skirts the Vasai Creek for most of its route and overlooks the forest from across the creek. In spite of development encroaching on the forest, much of flora and fauna continue to survive and prosper. Ghodbunder Road is lined with numerous historical monuments like the Ghodbunder Fort . Naglakot, Gaimukh Gadi and Firangkot, which although damaged now, unfolds stories of
180-738: The 1500 century era reign of the Portuguese . This road once played a crucial role in Indo-Arab trade and later the Portuguese used it to monopolise sea routes in the Arabian Sea , at one point acted as a bridge between distant cultures. Several empires fought wars to control it. The Persian horses that came from the Arab countries used to land in the port (bunder) at the west end of this road. Hence, it initially came to be known as Ghodegaon (horse village). Around
198-464: The Harinaam Saptah which comes just after Ganesh festival. During the festivity more than 5000 people arrive to the temple. The temple which is located on a lake side and is quiet, scenic and utterly relaxing from inside. It is reputed to be about a hundred and fifty years old and was renovated in 1982. The temple is normally opened between 5 in the morning till 10 at night, but open 24 hours during
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#1732905497811216-518: The area. This group works on finding solutions to civic concerns and developing best practices to make Wagahbil. Fishery and farming of rice are the major occupations of this village. It is one of the few areas in the region where red rice is farmed. Rice bread, steamed rice with meat and fish is their daily diet. Villagers are also involved under business in building material chain. Under which they are providing creek sand and metal stone to local construction projects. Waghbil has many Aagri residents,
234-522: The commercial, government bodies and geographical landmarks in Mumbai. It will reduce the current travel time by between 50% and 75% depending on road conditions. The following roads either emanate from it or are crossed by it. This list has been separated by district and talukas for easy reading. Waghbil Waghbil is an area of Thane city, located in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region in
252-402: The main festival days like Mahashivratri, Ram Navami etc. Khare added "Three other small temples are here one is Sheeatla Mata, Kalika Mata and Zari Mari Mata." Ghodbunder Road Maharashtra State Highway 42 , commonly referred to as Ghodbunder Road or G.B. Road , runs entirely through the district of Thane . It is one of the major roads leading out of Thane city and connects to
270-531: The only one in Maharashtra though it is extremely popular and common down in south India. No one seems to recollect how that particular idol of the sleeping Lord Vishnu existed here. The temple is also extremely popular for the mannat of 16 Mondays where wishes are fulfilled. Another is the ‘Jagrut’ of the Hanuman Idol on Saturdays." There is only one aarti in the morning at 5.30. The main festivities are on Mahashivratri, Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Datta Jayanti and
288-455: The state of Maharashtra , India. Before 1991, Waghbil was considered to be a village but has since been absorbed into Thane city. Waghbil is close to Sanjay Gandhi national Park, Thane Creek. The Hiranandani Estate is one of the adjoining localities to Waghbil. Waghbil Naka, in the outer part of Waghbil, is major bus stop served by many routes. It also has a rickshaw stand. Waghbil is located about 2 kilometers from Ghodbunder Road highway,
306-421: The time of Chhatrapati Shivaji , the road was renamed as Ghodbunder Road after the port. Locals say that till 1950, it was only a dirt road with residents of centuries old villages like Waghbil , Majhiwada, Patlipada , Ghodbunder, Kolshet and Kasarwadavli using bullock carts for transport. The surrounding forests had considerable plants like cashew, mangoes that were brought in by the Portuguese. The area
324-488: Was very rich in flora and fauna. Green Line 4 of the Mumbai Metro, currently under construction, is part of the metro system for the city of Mumbai , India and is being developed by MMRDA and a consortium of international companies. The 32.32 km (20.08 mi) line is planned to be fully elevated, and is expected to consist of 32 stations from Wadala , Mumbai to Kasarvadavali via Ghatkopar , Mulund . It
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