Tourism | Bhiwandi Tourism |
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Bhiwandi a city in western India has got its strategic importance being just 25 miles away from Mumbai, the financial capital of India. Being a part of India it has got a rich cultural, historical and mythological inheritage. A typical tropical climate being in a close proximity of seashore, a receptive and amicable attitude of Indians enhanced the concepts of tourism in this city. The ample availability of low cost lands in the city which is very near to a metropolitan city like Mumbai leads to the planning and development of many water parks, theme parks and re-creational centers in Bhiwandi. The growth of these re-creational spots in recent times is combined well with the development of basic infrastructure in the area experienced a major boost in Bhiwandi Tourism. A good network of wide roads, transport facilities, easy access to modern ways of communication, a good hide outs to refresh your mind and soul, a hospitality nature of local people, adaptation of new international tourism norms are making Bhiwandi a dream destination for the people of Mumbai for weekends. In fact the places like Bhiwandi have propelled the very basic concept of weekend vacations in Mumbai. In Bhiwandi tourism industry has got diverse faces. Apart from re-creational values there is lot more in Bhiwandi to explore. Though keeping pace with modernization and globalization the local communities still hold its roots in their rich cultural values over the years. The basic community of Bhiwandi is of Koli Tribe means a traditional fishermen you can still find wooden boats depicting the old design of marine life. This Koli Tribe has got a real rich cultural flavor to their daily life. Their folklore, their music, their dances, traditions, their typical outfits have got a natural grace and elegance a tourist can experience. If you are a follower of Hindu Mythology or a great devotee then Bhiwandi is a perfect place for you to spend your time. The city is famous for its Vajreshwari Temple. Actually, Vajreshwari is a name of place, which is famous for its temples and hot water springs. According to Hindu Mythology, this place has been blessed by the footsteps of Lord Parshuram and Lord Rama, The avatars of Lord Vishnu. This has been depicted in ancient Puran and Ramayan, the holy books of Hindus. Earlier known as Vadvali, she got her name after re-embodiment of Vajrayogini. In the seventies when Chimaji Appa Peshve could not get succeed in his attempt to nail down Portuguese in repeated battles, he offered the goddess that he will build a fort like temple on that hill if he would be successful in his attempt to defeat the enemy. Ultimately, he won and asked his governor to build this temple. The hot springs here are useful in treatment of skin diseases. The water having high sulfur content acts like a natural ointment to rejuvenate and cure your skin. So, take a brake from your everyday boring routine work and head for Bhiwandi to rejuvenate you on those sunny, fresh weekends! |