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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2017}}
{{Infobox body of water
| name = Upvan Lake
| image = Upvan Lake - Night View.JPG
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'''Upvan''' (or '''Upavan''') '''Lake''' is located in [[Thane]] in the Indian state of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/Two-youngsters-drowned-at-Upvan-Lake-Thane/articleshow/48320086.cms|title=Two youngsters drowned at Upvan Lake, Thane|work=The Times of India}}</ref> It is known for hosting the Sanskruti Arts Festival.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://sanskrutiartsfestival.com/|title=Sanskruti Arts Festival|work=sanskrutiartsfestival.com}}</ref> 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, Thane|Vartak nagar]]. This is one of the recreational areas for people who live in Thane. It is one of the biggest lakes in [[Thane]], 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’.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mumbaimirror.com/mumbai/others/Thane-cops-crack-down-on-couples/articleshow/15696555.cms|title=Thane cops crack down on couples|work=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/Plans-on-for-a-pollution-free-Upvan-Lake/articleshow/5104130.cms|title=Plans on for a pollution-free Upvan Lake|work=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://thanemirror.com/2015/11/17/thousands-of-devotees-celebrating-chhath-puja-flock-to-upvan-lake/|title=Thousands Of Devotees Celebrating Chhath Puja Flock To Upvan Lake|work=THANE MIRROR}}</ref>

Upvan was decorated during Sanskruti Arts Festival 2015. Over 50,000 people visit the lake during the festival.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/thane/record-turnout-over-50k-visit-upvan-on-day-3-of-arts-fest/articleshow/62499870.cms|title=Record turnout: Over 50,000 visit Upvan on Day 3 of Arts Fest|work=The Times of India|access-date=2018-12-01}}</ref>

==Gallery==
<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|
</gallery>

== References ==

{{reflist}}

[[Category:Lakes of Thane]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Thane district]]
[[Category:Arts festivals in India]]

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Upvan Lake - Revision history

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