Vajreshwari is famous for its temple and hot water springs. It is mentioned as a in ancient "Puran" or holy books as a place blessed by the footsteps of Lord Rama and Lord Parshuram.

In medieval ages Vajreshwari was known as Vadvali. It was called Vajreshwari after reincarnation of Vajrayogini in the Vajreshwari area. On his way to attack the Portuguese fort of Vasai, Chimaji Appa had set camp at Ganeshpuri/Akoli area. After two years of siege of the fort the Portuguese could not defeated, so Chimaji Appa prayed and offered to the goddess at the Vajraeshawari temple that he would build a temple just like the Vasai fort if he conquered the fort and defeated the Portuguese. In 1739 after the Portuguese were defeated in Vasai, Chimaji Appa ordered new governor/"Subhedhar" - Shankar Kasav Fadkhe of the areaa to build the Vajreshwari temple as promised to the goddess. The temple still stands on a hill and attracts many devotees.

There are 52 steps to climb up to the main temple. It offers a commanding view of surrounding area from the temple. The view is beautiful during monsoon when all the surrounding fields are cultivated with rice fields and all the vegetation is emerald green.

There are hot water springs in the Vajreshwari area as well as in Ganeshpuri and in Akoli. The hot water springs are a must bathe for Vajraeshawari devi devotees. The springs have high sulfur content and is believed to cure many skin ailments.

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