Kopineshwar Mandir, Thane
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
| Shri Kopineshwar Temple (Thane) | |
|---|---|
 The main entrance of the Kopineshwar temple | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Thane |
| Deity | Shiva |
| Location | |
| State | Maharashtra |
| Country | India |
  Location within Mumbai region | |
| Coordinates | 19°11′35″N 72°58′37″E / 19.193°N 72.977°E |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Shilahara dynasty |
Kopineshwar Mandir (also Kaupīnēśvar Mandir) (Marathi: कौपिनेश्वर मंदिर) is a temple dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and is considered the patron god of Thane. The Shivalinga inside the temple is considered one of the largest in Maharashtra, India.[1]
The temple was built by the Shilahara dynasty. It was renovated and rebuilt in 1760.[2] The hall in front of the garbha griha was rebuilt in 1879 by raising funds and donations. It was later again renovated in 1996.[1] The temple was earlier on the banks of the Masunda Lake(Talao Pali) but is currently separated by the Shivaji Road which reaches to the Thane railway station.[3] The temple has two entrances- one located opposite Masunda Lake and another inside the Jambhli Naka market.
