Vrindavan Society, Thane, Mumbai

Vrindavan Society in Thane West, which was once considered to be in the outskirts of Mumbai is one of the most popular housing societies in Thane. As Thane developed in a brisk pace, it is now considered to be centrally located. The society is one of the best in its class. It has beautifully designed apartments, which are luxurious yet simple. The society has diverse modern amenities like bore-well and separate tanks both underground and overhead, security and intercom, etc. The residents of the society are mostly multilingual.

The Santacruz airport is located about 5km to 10km away from the society. Malad–Goregaon railway station is just 0.5km to 2km, and Thane railway station is approximately 3kms from the society. The nearest reputed school is Poddar High School. The Panchavati Apartment bus stand is located less than 0.5kms from the society. It has ATM’s and temples in its nearby areas, which makes the Society very easy to live.

Vrindavan Society is well connected to various parts of Thane, Mumbai and new Bambay via buses. MSRTC buses run to Borivali, South Bombay, Haj Ali, Panvel and Andheri from the society in the peak hours in the morning. A BEST bus also runs from the society in Thane to Ghatkopar Bus depot. A/C buses also run from Backbay Depot and Mantralaya to Korum Mall/Cadbury Junction.

The society was developed by Mittal–Raheja Venture, and has more than hundreds of apartments. The construction of the society started in 1984, and the project was completed in early 90’s, in a span of about seven to nine years. The society is normally considered to be a safe neighbourhood, with several educational institutions including pre-schools, kindergartens, and high schools nearby. Several internet cafe’s, health clubs, restaurants, dry cleaners, and grocery stores are available in the area.

As reported, a man committed suicide in building no. 66 B of Vrindavan Society some years ago. Thereafter, the security guards patrolling the society have experienced paranormal activities countless number of times. Once, one of the guards was slapped so hard, that he literally flew from his chair and hit another guard who was close to him. Both the guards were astonished, but couldn’t find anyone nearby.

The Vrindavan Society in West Thane, Mumbai is considered haunted and is placed at 6^th position in the list of ten most haunted places in India.