Discovering Mumbai Heritage : Hanuman temple protected with cannons
On the eastern side of Thane lies Kopri creek also known as Chendani bunder, Today it is an area where the stench emitting sewage water flows in the creek and is known more for a place where idols of Ganesha is immersed during the festival of Ganeshotva. But Thane was once a flourishing international trading port dating back to 17th century with trades between Kochi in South & with Middle East. Most residents of Koli village of Chendani, Mahagiri were involved in the trade. "Nakhwa" family of Chendani had 11 wind sail boats called "Phatemari" to transport cargo goods and was truly a Shipping corporation of that era. During the end of 17th century when Britishers took over the reigns from Maratha Empire they converted the port into main export center due to its peculiar geographical location among the mangroves. The first railway which ran between Bori Bunder to Thane dissected Chendani area into west side and east side. Britishers further develop...