Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Mandir

Shree Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Mandir is a historic Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Vajreshwari, located on the Mandagiri hillock in Vajreshwari town, Thane district, Maharashtra. Built in 1739 by Chimaji Appa after his victory over the Portuguese at Bassein Fort, the temple resembles a fort with stone walls and 52 steps leading to the sanctum. The site is also renowned for approximately twenty-one natural hot water springs within a five-kilometer radius.

Visitors can expect to climb fifty-two stone steps to reach the main shrine, which houses a saffron idol of Goddess Vajreshwari along with deities like Renuka and Parshurama. The temple complex features a Nagarkhana (drum house) at the entrance, a Dipamala (tower of lights), and smaller shrines dedicated to Shiva, Hanuman, and Datta. The surrounding area includes natural hot water springs where pilgrims often take holy baths, and the temple premises are situated on a volcanic hillock surrounded by hills.