Upvan (or Upavan) Lake is located in
Thane
Thane (; also known as Thana, the official name until 1996) is a metropolitan city in Maharashtra, India. It is situated in the north-eastern portion of the Salsette Island. Thane city is entirely within Thane taluka, one of the seven taluk ...
in the Indian state of
Maharashtra. It is known for hosting the Sanskruti Arts Festival. Here one can also view thousands of Ganpati idols which are brought here for immersion on final day of Ganeshotsav. It was founded and reconstructed by J.K. Singhania for water supply. Singhania also constructed the lord Ganesha's temple at Upvan lake. The lake is located near
Gawand Baug, Shivai Nagar, Ganesh Nagar, Vasant Vihar and
Vartak nagar. This is one of the recreational areas for people who live in Thane. It is one of the biggest lakes in
Thane
Thane (; also known as Thana, the official name until 1996) is a metropolitan city in Maharashtra, India. It is situated in the north-eastern portion of the Salsette Island. Thane city is entirely within Thane taluka, one of the seven taluk ...
, surrounded by
Yeoor Hills, and lies in the Pokhran-II area. One of the eco friendly lake of city, Upvan Lake is regarded as Thane's ‘lover's paradise’. Upvan lake forms a junction of the Pokhran I and Pokhran II roads. Once, the major source of water for the entire Thane city, Upvan lake is now used primarily for recreation. The official residence of the Mayor of Thane Municipal Corporation lies adjacent to the lake.
Upvan was decorated during Sanskruti Arts Festival 2015. Over 50,000 people visit the lake during the festival.
Gallery
File:P 20160109 214308 1 (1024x768).jpg, Lit up for Sanskruti Arts Festival in 2015
File:Upvan in night lights.jpg, Lit up for Sanskruti Arts Festival in 2015
File:Upvan in Morning 1.jpg, The lake in morning
File:Upvan Lake.jpg,
References
Lakes of Thane
Tourist attractions in Thane district
Arts festivals in India
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