Kopineshwar Temple

Getting there

• By train

  Thane railway station is a major Indian Railways station serving the city. Shivaji Road runs from the station and separates the temple from the lake.

Elderly visitors

• One entrance is opposite Masunda Lake.
• The other entrance is inside the Jambhli Naka market.

Why devotees come here

Kopineshwar Temple is a Shiva temple in Thane, Maharashtra, and Shiva is considered the patron deity of the city. It is among the most significant Shiva temples in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. It stands in the market area, and its Shivalinga is considered one of the largest in the state.

Kopineshwar is among the most significant Shiva temples in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The principal Shivalinga is about 12 feet across and 4 feet 3 inches tall. The complex also has shrines to Brahma, Rama, Hanuman, Shitala Devi, Uttareshwar, Dattatreya, Garuda and Kali.

The Shilahara dynasty built the temple. It was renovated and rebuilt in 1760, and the hall in front of the sanctum was rebuilt in 1879 with funds and donations. It was renovated again in 1996.

The temple was once on the banks of Masunda Lake, also called Talao Pali. Shivaji Road now separates the temple from the lake. The Nandi, the sacred bull, stands at the entrance gates in the market area. The lake is surrounded by historic places, including Gadkari Rangayatan, St John church and Jambli market.

Festivals

• Throughout the month of ShravanShravan month

  The temple becomes a major centre of devotion for the whole month.

Tips for your visit

• Visit in Shravan to see the temple as a major centre of devotion.
• The temple has two entrances, so use whichever is nearer your route.

Questions people ask