Uran

Uran is part of Navi Mumbai city on the western coast of India. It lies in the Raigad district, east of Mumbai across the Dharamtar Creek. Uran is primarily a fishing & agriculture village, which has developed into the special economic zone of Uran. Uran is a perfect sun, sea and sand destination, and is just a stone’s throw away from Mumbai. Uran is one of the many islands that surround Mumbai and offers a pleasant break from the hustle bustle of big city life. Uran is primarily a fishing village, which offers a peaceful ambience where all that you can hear is nature. So come and explore this unexplored beach town of Maharashtra and let it cast its spell on you. The city name derived from the Hindu goddess Uranavati. It was called Uruvan during the rule of Madhavrao I, the fourth Peshwa of the Maratha Empire. Later, the area was named Uran by the Portuguese and Ooran by the British.

Dronagiri Temple in Uran is located in the village of Karanja. Ratneshwari temple is located in rural belt of Jhaskar in Uran. Vinayak Temple in Uran is located in Maharashtra. It is a very old temple allegedly retaining the simplicity of the days gone by. Mankeshwar Temple is a very old temple in Uran. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva or Mahdeva. Shri Dutta Mandir is the temple dedicated to Lord Dutta. It is revered and worshiped by many pilgrims of India. Shree Ragobha Mandir is locat