Saturday, December 29, 2007

Welocome to Sindhudurg!


Sindhudurg (सिंधुदूर्ग in Marathi) is an administrative district in the state of Maharashtra in India, which was carved out of the erstwhile Ratnagiri district. The district headquarters are located at Oros (ओरोस). The district occupies an area of 5207 km² and has a population of 868,825 of which 9.47% were urban (as of 2001).

The Land of Culture and Natural beauty. Sindhudurg is famous for it's natural beauty like Beaches, Backwater, Waterfalls and Pilgrimage centers. The major attraction here is the long and narrow stretch of beaches. On a clear day, you can see the sea-bed through a depth of 20 ft. Then of course, there are the forts, Sindhudurg one of Maharashtra's more popular and important sea forts built in the 17th century and the famous Padmagarh fort. The name of the fort is given to the Sindhudurg district. Tourist from all over the world visit through out the year to see this Maratha glory.

Sindhudurg Fort

Constructed by Shivaji in 1664, at a site personally selected by him. The construction of a sea fort is a stupendous task, and at Sindhudurg no efforts were spared. Over 2000 khandis (4000 mounds) of iron were used for casting and the foundation stones were laid down firmly in lead.

Even today, as one approaches the fort past a rocky reef, navigable through a narrow channel, one marvels at the transportation of such heavy material through such choppy waters. Within its precincts are temples holding the shrines of Maruti, Bhavani, Mahadeo, Jarimai, Mahapurush and also of Shivaji -- the only such shrine in the country.

Konkan Tours and Travels


Dear Beach Lovers,

Traveler's paradise "Konkan", coastal region of Maharashtra, India is being promoted worlwide through our proposed site www.konkantoursntravels.com .

Our new site is being launched on 26th January 2008, on our Independance Day that will provide all the information about Konkan. Search what you like;

. Beautiful untouched silver sand beaches
. Forts, temples
. Holiday resorts, Beach resorts
. Beach Home, beach tents, cottages, bunglows
. Beach Hotels
. Best of Konakani / Malvani cusine (Kombadi vade(chiken curry), Zinga fry, Fish Fry,
. Ideal vacation destination
. local fruits - Alphanso, Jackfruit, Konkan, Cashew

Your search for best tourist destination ends here. So please do visit our site www.konkantoursntravels.com to know more about various package tours we offer.

We are different. See the true Konkan with us.

We look forward to welcome you onboard very soon.

Cheers,
Konkan Tours n travels Team.

My trip to Janjira Fort - Good snaps








Janjira Fort from Outside


Janjira Fort Entrance

Parshuram Temple - Aajgaon, Sawantwadi

Konkan is also known as Land of Loard Parshuram. One temple of Loard Parshuram is situated at Sindhudurg district (in Sawantwadi Taluka) in Ajgaon village and the other temple is at Chipalun in Ratnagiri district. Unfortunately; Loard Parshuram who created this land; his temple is totally neglected in Sindhudurg district and is not quite well known also.

Ahilyabai Holakar built this temple which was rebuilt in 2001. Temple built with a magnificent surroundings is equally beautiful and massive. It has huge meeting room, independent Gabhara (the most inner place of a temple where god’s idol is situated), independent Pradakshina Marg (walkway), Palkhi Marg (procession way). It has a colossal DeepStambh (decorative column that holds oil lamps) in front of the temple and inside stunning idol of Lord Parshuram made out of Black stone.

Bhargavram or Parshuram are known as Lord Vishu’s avatar (incarnation). Parshuram is considered as 6th avatar of Dashavatar (Ten avatars). He is considered to be chiranjeev (eternal). He was born in Bhargav Rushi Kul ( ---- ) and hence he is also known as Bhrgavram. He made 21 trips round the world by walking over with Parshu (axe) which was given to him by Lord Ganesh and killed kings who used to threaten and trouble their own people making world Ni-Kshatriya (Kshatriya less - The Kshatriya are one of the four varnas of Hinduism, the other three being Brahmins, Vaishyas and Shudras. They are the warrior and ruling caste in the varna system.). Lord Parshuram was Guru (teacher) to Bhishma and Dronacharya’s who are considered as brave and knoledgable persons of Mahabharat. But he was never interested in ruling and he donated all that land he won to Saint Kashyap. But he never wanted to leave on the land that he donated to Saint Kshyapa and he would not have taken it back also since it was against religion. So he requested Sea to give him a piece of land between Kashyap’s land and the arrow that he would hit in the sea. Sea considered his request and as soon as he hit the arrow Sea went back and that’s how Konkan was created. That’s why this land is also known as IshuPaat kshetra (Ishu= Arrow, Paat= fell, kshetra= area).

On 12th March 1942 when Saint Gajanan Maharaj was praying Lord Parshuram emerged and offered Diksha (Diksha primarily means a transfer of spiritual knowledge by guru) of Tripura mantra to him. It is said that “Konkan” name comes form Lord Parshiuram’s mother name “Renuka” OR “Kunkana”.
 
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