Vajreshwari Hot Springs

Vajreshwari Hot Springs are a cluster of approximately twenty-one natural thermal springs located in Vajreshwari, Thane district, Maharashtra. Situated near the Vajreshwari Temple and stretching towards the Tansa River, these geothermal springs maintain temperatures between 43°C and 49°C year-round. The sulphur-rich waters are traditionally believed to possess medicinal properties for treating skin ailments. Visitors can bathe in private tiled enclosures known as Kothawala baths or open public tanks.

Visitors can expect to find multiple hot water springs with varying temperatures ranging from 43°C to 49°C within a five-kilometer radius of the main temple area. Bathing facilities include private closed rooms called Kothawala baths equipped with tubs and showers, as well as open communal tanks. The water contains sulphur and is widely used for therapeutic bathing. The site is often crowded, especially on weekends, and basic changing facilities are available at private bathhouses.

The hot springs have been associated with the Vajreshwari Temple for centuries and are mentioned in local legends as having divine origins linked to Hindu deities like Surya, Chandra, and Agni. The town was historically known as Vadvali and has served as a pilgrimage and therapeutic destination in the Thane region.

The springs are considered sacred by devotees who refer to them as Kundas named after Hindu deities. Bathing in these waters is regarded as a holy ritual during pilgrimages to the Vajreshwari Temple, integrating spiritual practice with traditional hydrotherapy in Maharashtrian culture.