Vaitarna

Vaitarna

"For the Vaitarna river mentioned in Hinduism and Garuda Purana visit Vaitarna river"

Vaitarana is a place north of the city of Bombay, India. It is near the border with Gujarat state. Lakes near Vaitarna supply Bombay's drinking water. It is seviced by a shuttle train service from Virar.


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