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Sindhudurg Fort is a historical fort that occupies an islet in the Arabian Sea, just off the coast of Maharashtra in Western India. The fortress lies on the shore of Malvan town of Sindhudurg District in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, 450 kilometres south of Mumbai. It is located in middle of sea in Malvan.



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Vengurla Bandar Bridge, Sindhudurg, Maharashtra

Vasai, also called Bassein, lies about 45 kms of Palghar City. it is located in Vasai taluka. The fort in the old city was headquarter of the Portuguese in the north, next in importance to Goa. The coastal land-fort of Vasai was surrounded by sea on three sides and to the landslide it had a moat which was filled by sea-water. its 4.5 kms long strong stone wall had 11 bastions. The fort had two gates- the westward land-gate. There was also a small citadel in the fort well-equipped with water-tanks, store-houses, armory, etc., the fort also had fields for growing grains and vegetables. All the old structures inside the wall are now in ruins.

Vasai was the main naval base and sort of ship-building centre of the Portuguese. it was here in 1802 AD, the Peshwa Bajirav signed the infamous ‘Treaty of Bassein’ which virtually dissolved the Maratha Confederacy. Finally, the fort and the city of Vasai were ceded to the British in 1817 AD.

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Mahuli is a historical fort located at a height of 2815 ft from sea level. Situated in Mumbai district of Maharashtra at 75 Km North-East to the capital, the region has some excellent trekking trials and rock climbing spots. This mountain complex is actually a group of two or more hills with common cols and pinnacles.

The forest surrounding Mahuli has been declared as a sanctuary. Once Shahaji Raje, father of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, had this fortress. The fort has been declared as a protected monument. Mughals are believed to be the builders of the Mahuli fort in 1485 CE.

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took this fort from Mughals on 8 Jan 1658. In 1661 it was given back and was won again by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. In treaty of Purandar, in 1665, Marathas lost these forts again. In Feb 1670, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj tried to conquer Mahuli, but failed, Manohardas Gaud, was the in charge of the fort. A thousand Marathas were killed. On 16 June 1670, after two months, Moropant Pingle conquered the forts and Mahuli, Bhandargad and Palasgad and remained part of the Maratha empire till 1817.

Reaching the fort is a strenuous task as the site is located up the hill. If travelling by train, Reach Asangaon railway station, cross the national highway, walk about 1 km towards Shahpur on the highway. Turn left on the road going to Manas Mandir (a religious place for the Jain community), walk further 15–20 minutes, don't turn right for Manas Mandir but keep walking straight ahead past a government forest check post, towards Mahuli Village. Walk through the village and about five minutes later reach the Shiva temple right at the base of the fort. A 3-hour trek with a prominent route will take you to the top-most plateau on the fort, which is actually a complex of three mountains and many pinnacles.

Devghali Beach is located in Kasheli village of Ratnagiri district, Maharashtra. Ratnagiri district offers the most diverse attractions for tourists in the form of most beautiful beaches, historical monuments and serene temples. However, the beaches in Ratnagiri dominate all other tourist attractions. Mandvi Beach, Pawas Beach, Ganeshghule Beach, Bhatye Beach and Ganpatipule Beach are the other famous beaches in and around Ratnagiri.

The Mahalakshmi temple, or Mahalaxmi Temple, is a temple situated on the Mumbai–Ahmedabad Highway in Dahanu taluka, Palghar, Maharashtra, India. It is dedicated to Mahalakshmi. This temple was built by Koli king Jayaba Mukne of Jawhar State in 1306 at the establishment of Jawhar.[1] During the worship, the flag of the present Raja of Mukne Dynasty of Jawhar is offered to the mother's temple. The flag is presented by Narayan Satava, the priest of the village of Vaghadi.

Welcome to Nivati, a land blessed with natural splendor where is lots to see explore and experience.

Placed in Parule village in Sindhudurga Disrtict, Nivati beach is a secluded cove with a beautiful stretch of white sand beach and a turquoise blue sea to complement it; is without a doubt the main attraction in Nivati. The Nivati fort plays sentinal to this beautiful shoreline and makes a Nivati vacation an unforgetable experiance.

The temple of Swayambhu is frequented by thousands every year. The lord Ganesha at Ganpatipule is considered to be the Paschim Dwardevata (Western Sentinel God of India) and those visiting Ganpatipule make it a point to pay their respect to this deity. The 400 year old Ganpati idol at Ganpatipule is said to have sprung up from the earth. The temple is situated right on the beach at the base of a hill and devotes and pilgrims walk around the hill (1 km pradakshina) as a mark of respect.
All over the Asia continent and especially in the south and south-east Asia, there are innumerable Ganesh temples visible! Ganpatipule is one of them! The specialty of the place is with the exotic natural beauty! The huge Arabic Ocean at west! And sandy beach playing with the eternal blue-and-white waves, with abreath-taking green backdrop and extremely beautiful architecture of the new temple! The natural miracle has given a solemn and heavenly touch to the scenario!
A clean rocky beach with fine silvery white sand, the Ganapatipule beach, is also known for the lagoon it houses. It is one of the most spectacular beaches along the Konkan Coast and is rated as the best beach in Maharashtra. It is a 3 km long stretch of Golden sands and clear waters. Sparkling blue waters, endless stretches of golden or silver sand, sun beams dancing through the swaying palms, waves playing with the sand dunes, a cool breeze whispering sweet nothings in your ear. This is the land of Ganpatipule, one of Maharashtra's almost virgin beaches

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कोळी लोकांचा मुख्य व्यवसाय समुद्रातून जाळ्याच्या साहाय्याने मासळी पकडणे आणि ती बाजारात विकण्यासाठी घेऊन जाणे. हा व्यवसाय इतका जुना आहे त्याहून अधिक जोखमी आहे. परंतु त्यातही जिवाचीही पर्वा न करता ते मासेमारी साठी खोल समुद्रात जातात. ह्या मासेमारीत त्यांना जाळ्यात लहान मासळीपासून ते मोठ्या मासळी मिळतात, मग ते निवडून बाजाराला पाठवले जाते.ती लोक मासळीला " म्हावरा " म्हणतात,

This is fishing boat of Fisherman koli community

The main occupation of the Koli people is to catch fish from the sea with nets and take them to the market for sale. This business is so old that it is more risky. But even in that they go to the deep sea for fishing without caring for their lives. In this fishing, they get small to big fish in the net, then they are selected and sent to the market. Those people call the fish "Mhavra".

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कोळी लोकांचा मुख्य व्यवसाय समुद्रातून जाळ्याच्या साहाय्याने मासळी पकडणे आणि ती बाजारात विकण्यासाठी घेऊन जाणे. हा व्यवसाय इतका जुना आहे त्याहून अधिक जोखमी आहे. परंतु त्यातही जिवाचीही पर्वा न करता ते मासेमारी साठी खोल समुद्रात जातात. ह्या मासेमारीत त्यांना जाळ्यात लहान मासळीपासून ते मोठ्या मासळी मिळतात, मग ते निवडून बाजाराला पाठवले जाते.ती लोक मासळीला " म्हावरा " म्हणतात,

This is fishing boat of Fisherman koli community

The main occupation of the Koli people is to catch fish from the sea with nets and take them to the market for sale. This business is so old that it is more risky. But even in that they go to the deep sea for fishing without caring for their lives. In this fishing, they get small to big fish in the net, then they are selected and sent to the market. Those people call the fish "Mhavra".

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The Golden Temple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib, is a gurdwara (Sikh temple) located in the city of Amritsar, Punjab, India. It is the holiest shrine in Sikhism and a symbol of human brotherhood and equality.
Here's some more information that I found:
* It was built in 1577 by the fifth Sikh Guru, Guru Arjan Dev.
* The temple is made of white marble and covered in gold leaf, which gives it its golden color.
* It is surrounded by a pool of holy water, called the Amrit Sarovar, which is believed to have healing powers.
* The temple is open to all people, regardless of their religion or caste.
* It is a popular tourist destination, attracting millions of visitors each year.
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The Khajuraho Group of Monuments are a group of Hindu and Jain temples in Chhatarpur district, Madhya Pradesh, India. They are about 175 kilometres (109 mi) southeast of Jhansi, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) from Khajwa, 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) from Rajnagar, and 49 kilometres (30 mi) from district headquarter Chhatarpur. The temples are famous for their Nagara-style architectural symbolism and a few erotic sculptures.

Khajuraho is a historic town in Madhya Pradesh, India, famous for its intricate temple complexes dating back to the 9th and 10th centuries. These temples are renowned for their erotic sculptures, which depict various aspects of love, desire, and sexuality.

The temple complexes are divided into three groups: the Western Group, the Eastern Group, and the Southern Group. The Western Group is the largest and most popular, with temples such as the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, the Lakshmana Temple, and the Chitragupta Temple. The Eastern Group is smaller and includes temples such as the Brahma Temple and the Varaha Temple. The Southern Group is the smallest and includes temples such as the Hanumana Temple and the Dulhadev Temple.

Khajuraho is a popular tourist destination and is a great place to learn about Indian history and culture.

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Nalanda is an ancient university located in Bihar, India. It was founded in the 5th century CE and was one of the most important centers of learning in the world for over a thousand years. Nalanda University was renowned for its studies in Buddhism, Mahayana Buddhism, and Hinayana Buddhism. It also taught grammar, logic, philosophy, medicine, astronomy, and mathematics.

Nalanda University was destroyed by the Turkish ruler Bakhtiyar Khilji in the 12th century CE. The ruins of Nalanda University are now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Nalanda was established by emperor Kumaragupta I of the Gupta Empire around 427 CE,[11] and was supported by numerous Indian and Javanese patrons – both Buddhists and non-Buddhists.[12][13] Nalanda continued to thrive with the support of the rulers of the Pala Empire (r. 750–1161 CE). After the fall of the Palas, the monks of Nalanda were patronised by the Pithipatis of Bodh Gaya.[14] Nalanda was likely attacked by Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khilji (c. 1200), but it managed to remain operational for decades (or possibly even centuries) following the raids.[15][16][17]

Over some 750 years, Nalanda's faculty included some of the most revered scholars of Mahayana Buddhism. The historian William Dalrymple, said of Nalanda that "at its apex, it was the undisputed scholarly centre of the Mahayana Buddhist world".[18] The faculty and students associated with the monastery included Dharmapala, Nagarjuna, Dharmakirti, Asanga, Vasubandhu, Chandrakirti, Xuanzang, Śīlabhadra and Vajrabodhi.[19][20][21][22][23] The curriculum of Nalanda included major Buddhist philosophies like Madhyamaka, Yogachara and Sarvastivada, as well as other subjects like the Vedas, grammar, medicine, logic, mathematics,[24] astronomy[25] and alchemy.[26] The mahavihara had a renowned library that was a key source for the Sanskrit texts that were transmitted to East Asia by pilgrims like Xuanzang and Yijing

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One of the most stunning monuments of religious significance, a true masterpiece of architecture proudly stands in the form of Sun Temple at Konark. A culmination of Oriya architecture, the temple is a wonderful place as the language of stone defeats the human language here. Built in 13th century by King Narasimhadeva, the temple is designed in the shape of a colossal chariot with seven horses and twelve wheels, carrying the sun god, Surya, across heavens.

Located at a manageable distance from the seat of Lord Jagannath, Puri at 35 kms; the temple is around 65 kms from the capital city of Bhubaneswar. The name of Konark temple is an amalgamation of two words--Kona meaning corner and Arka meaning the Sun. That is to say that the Sun god worshipped in Ark Kshetra is called Konark. Legend says that after killing the demon Gyasur, Lord Vishnu placed his belongings at several places to commemorate the victory. With His conch at Puri, Disc in Bhubaneshwar and Mace in Jajapur; He placed the Lotus at Konark.

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Nestled along the pristine Konkan coastline in Maharashtra, Guhagar is a hidden gem that promises a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. Known for its untouched beaches, lush greenery, and vibrant local culture, Guhagar is a destination that offers a perfect blend of relaxation and exploration.

Guhagar Beach, with its golden sands and clear blue waters, is the heartbeat of this coastal town. Take a leisurely stroll along the shoreline, enjoy the breathtaking sunset, or simply relax with a book under the shade of coconut trees. The beach is relatively less crowded, making it an ideal spot for those seeking tranquility.

महाराष्ट्रातील मूळ कोकण किनारपट्टीवर वसलेले, गुहागर हे एक लपलेले रत्न आहे जे शहरी जीवनातील गजबजून शांतपणे सुटकेचे आश्वासन देते. अस्पर्शित समुद्रकिनारे, हिरवळ आणि दोलायमान स्थानिक संस्कृतीसाठी ओळखले जाणारे, गुहागर हे एक असे गंतव्यस्थान आहे जे विश्रांती आणि शोधाचे परिपूर्ण मिश्रण देते.

गुहागर समुद्रकिनारा, सोनेरी वाळू आणि स्वच्छ निळे पाणी, या किनारी शहराच्या हृदयाचा ठोका आहे. किनाऱ्यावर आरामशीर फेरफटका मारा, चित्तथरारक सूर्यास्ताचा आनंद घ्या किंवा नारळाच्या झाडांच्या सावलीत पुस्तक घेऊन आराम करा. समुद्रकिनारा तुलनेने कमी गर्दीचा आहे, ज्यांना शांतता हवी आहे त्यांच्यासाठी हे एक आदर्श ठिकाण बनते.

📍 Guhagar Beach, Ratnagiri

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Chiplun, the city that offers you time among mango groves next to the beautiful lake, Vashishti. This town is most known for its white sand beaches and beautiful mango and cashew groves by the Vashishti river.

Chiplun, meaning 'The abode of Lord Parashurama' got its name because of the famous temple it houses. Chiplun also happens to be an industrial town and most people coming to this side tend to go to the River view resort, a popular getaway on weekends. The sunsets that can be seen from both the Vashishti river and Koyna Dam are so attractive that people book rooms to wake up to the sight of the brilliant scenery. Chiplun falls as an important station on the Konkan railway route for trains heading to Mumbai from Goa and South India. This gives you all the more reason to stop by at this little heavenly place for a breath of fresh air before you greet the city of dreams, Mumbai and all the chaos that comes with it. Travellers describe their experience here as the perfect picnic spot, with the scent of mangoes wafting through the air.

📍 Parshuram Ghat, Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra



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Majestic Malshej Ghat in August

📍 Malshej Ghat, Maharashtra



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