THE SITESEEING HISTORICAL PLACES IN VASAI
AADYA SHANKARACHARYA SAMADHI AT NIRMAL
Village Nirmal is the Holy place of strength. It has great importance. Parshuram who was incarnation of Lord Vishnu had created this place. There is a temple of Lord Shiva and a Tomb of 8th Shankaracharya Vidya Shankar Bharati located nearby this temple. The distance between Swami Samarth Monasdtery to this place is about 2 k.m.This temple was constructed during the region of Peshwa.
VAGIRGAD
Dattadongri – After conquering the Vasai fort , it became the place of his ministers.It was easy to keep watch on everything because the place was situated on height . Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj appointed Vazir on this fort. That is why this fort is famous as Vazirgad. Beautiful statue of Lord Datta is placed in the temple. The distance between Swami Samarth Monastery to Vagirgad is about 2 k.m.
VASAI FORT
Vasai fort was conqured by the Portugese. But in 1739 Chimajiappa foughe against Portuguese and took control over it. There are beautiful temlples of different god and goddessers. There are an underground routes for the proction of the fort. The monument of Chimaji appa was constructed here. This place has a historical importance. The distance between Math to Vasai Fort is about 7 k.m.
Prati Shinganapur
The temple of Shani is constructed by Naik Brothers at the villsge of Vagholi. Naik brothers are devotees of God Shani. The place is scenic. Various environmental releated programmesare organized in this temple. This place is well known as environmental pilgrimage. The people are enjoying and getting mental peace in such a scenic atmosphere. The distance between Math to Vagholi is about 3 k.m.
• Shree Champavati Mata Mandir
• Shree Narayananda Swami Samadhi
• Sea Shore
• Bhuigaon toRajodi Beach – 3 k.m.
• Shree Swami Samarth Math to Bhuigaon Beach – 2 k.m.
• The siteseeing historical places in Vasai and their distances from Bhugion Math.
• Mata Jivdani Mandir , Virar (10 km)
• Mata Vajrishawari Mandir (20 km)
• Nityanand Maharaj Samadhi – Ganeshpuri – (10 km)
