Vajreshwari Devi's Temple is important traditionally as well as historically. It was built somewhere in 1850's in the era of Peshwas. This temple is surrounded by fort-like walls giving the impression that it is surrounded by a fort.
      On climbing up the 52 steps of the temple we come across an "Agnikund". A statue of a tiger lies in the arena of the temple since the tiger is supposed to be the "Vahan" of the Vajrehwari Devi. Local people still believe that a tiger comes here to seek Devi's blessings. The ritual of sacrificing animals to please the goddess is still on in this temple.
      The original name of the place where this temple is located is Wadavali, which lies in Thane District of Maharashtra State about 75 kms from Mumbai city.
      Buses are available from Mumbai-Central bus stand for Vajreshwari. The other route is from Thane railway station(central railway) by bus. Also it is just 5 kms. from Village Ambadi(near Virar) situated on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad highway. Many hotels and "Dharmashalas" are available to stay at Vajreshwari.
      Another enchanting thing about Vajreshwari are the natural hot water geysers situated at Vajreshwari, Akloli & Ganeshpuri. The water of these geysers is believed to be medicated and is used as a cure for many diseases.