Wednesday, 3 May 2023

Chintamani Ganpati Mandir ( Kalamb Yavtmal)

 Kalamb  Ganesh Mandir.

A small village near Yavatmal.

The Chintamani Ganpati Temple is located in the town of Kalamb, at a distance of 22 kms from the town of Yavatmal. 


The Ganesh temple here is the main attraction. One of the Ashtaganesh (8 Ganpati Temples), of Vidarbha, the Chintamani Ganpati, at Kalamb, is unique in that the temple is underground (around 27-30 feet). It is one of the 21 Kshetras of Ganpati in Maharashtra and was considered constructed in the 7th or 8th Century.

Located on the banks of the River Chakravarti, it is said to have been the site where Lord Ganesh blessed Lord Indra, who prayed to Him to get relieved of the curse of Rishi Gautam.
Kalamb Ganesh Mandir finds reference in the Ganesh Puran as well as the Skanda and Mudgal Puranas.

Once in 12 years, in the Hindu month of Ashwin (Sept-Oct), the water from the Ganesh Kund in front of the idol begins to rise and partially submerges the idol as per the locals. 
Temple is well-maintained and requires one to climb down medium-height steps to reach the sanctum-sanctorum (Garbagruha). One is blessed with the darshan of a 4.5 feet high Ganesha idol.
Another unique and uncommon feature of the temple is that the idol is dakshinabhimukh, i.e. facing south!

Places to Vist near by 

A peaceful mind refreshing Shree Saraswati Temple is just 2 km away from Chintamani Ganapati Mandir. It is on the West side of Indira College on the Kalamb-Ralegaon road. In this Saraswati Temple 5 idols are of Shree Saraswati, Shree Ganesh, Shree Hanuman, Shree Saibaba and Shree Gajanan Maharaj. Tourists and devotees must visit this place.

Can visit Any time only on festivals time it will have crowed 

Can stay  in Wani from Wani you will get any local transport for Kalamb also stay facilities are available to near by village.

The budget is  1500 -2000 rs perfect place to visit with family as one day trip.






  

Saturday, 29 April 2023

Vijasan Caves ( Bhadaravati)

 Vijasan Caves

The Vijasan Caves are a series of caves containing Buddhist art located near the village of Vijasan in Chandrapur district, Maharashtra, India. Some of the caves at Vijasan have been in use since the 1st century AD. The closest nearby city is Bhadravati.

Bhadaravati which is around 25 km away from Chandrapur.

These caves are the Biggest Buddhist cave in Vidarbha, constructed Around the 2nd century.


Also can visit  Bhadaravati jain mandir There is Jain temple dedicated to the 23rd Jain Tirthankar Parshvanath known as Kesariyaji Parshvanath located in Bhadravati. The temple belongs to the Shwetamber sect of the Jain religion.

Can visit via Local transport Govt bus, Auto, or via your own transport.

Best place for one day trip and also can Experience archaeological sites. Can visit with Family and friends

A budget-friendly trip under 500 Rupees  per person  ( Travel, Food )






Vijasan Caves

Jain mandir




Pauni Pavan Fort Wall ( Bhandara )


Pauni Fort...

 Pauni is an ancient city, surrounded by a rampart and moat, the latter partly preserved. The remains of historical monuments are scattered all over the town. The city wall, atop the rampart, is partly preserved and dates to the seventeenth-eighteenth centuries.

The distance between Chandrapur and Pauni is 100- 120 kilometers

The Pawan Raja Fort:- it is a famous fort in Roughly the middle of the town built by King Pavan ( the town " Pavani" get its name from the kings name) it is one of the architectural wonders in Pauni. Though in present time only the walls of the fort are standing and no remains of the fort is seen, it is said that most part of the town was once a territory of the fort. On one side of the fort is a lake which is a visual wonder. while on the entrance of the fort is a big Ancient gate that facilitates the connection between two sides of the town.

Best place for one day trip also you can cover the unique structure of Diksha Bhoomi, Gose Damn 

The best Time to Visit is July - August.

Transport:- From Chandrapur, you will get a Direct Govt bus to Bhandara ( Pauni)  or you can go via your own vehicle 

Budget under 1000 rupees ( Food, Travel)  

Stay:-  At Bhandara hotels will be available 

DikshaBhoomi Puni.

Pavan Fort wall.


Gose Khurd Dam




Mukabai Waterfall

Mukabai Waterfall

 Mukabai Waterfall is located near doma village in chimur taluka, Chandrapur District. 

  • It is sixty kilometers far from Umrer and  via Kampa  around 100-120  km from Chandrapur.
  •  It witnessed tourists in thousands since the onset of monsoon and on national holidays it appeared that all roads are resulting in Muktai as hosts of tourists together with youths, men, women, and youngsters created a bee-line to the place.
  • Hidden with the cragged tracts of SAAT BAHINICHA DONGAR( Hills of Seven sisters) because it is termed, totally lined by lush inexperienced forest the sole sound that breaks the tranquility of the jungle is the noise of tourists assembling in giant numbers and constant music of this water.
Best Time to visit in rainy seasons.

Transport:- From Chandrapur to Chimur you will get local and Govt buses also can use your own vehicles.

Mukabai Waterfall is located near Doma village in Chimur taluka the use of local transport can visit.

Can stay at Chimur  lounge will be available

Budget:- 1000 Rupees  per person ( Food, Travel) 






kaleshwaram Temple

 kaleshwaram Temple

Kaleshwaram may be a village in Mahadevpur Mandal in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district within the Indian state of Telangana. 

Kaleshwaram may be a town lying on the border of Telangana and Maharashtra. The town is popularly known for its ancient and famous Kaleshwara Mukteshwara Swamy Temple. this is often a revered temple devoted to the worship of the powerful Lord Shiva. 

This place is also popularly called the second Kashi or Southern Indian Kashi. It is 16.5 kilometers from Sironcha, Maharashtra. 

It remains untapped as its course is principally through dense forests and other ecologically sensitive zones like wildlife sanctuaries.

Transport:-  From Chandrapur, you can Travel to Sironcha, and from there you with Local Transport via bus, Auto and reach Temple.

Stay Near the temple you will get a less-budget lounge.

Budget:-2000 Rupees Per person ( Food,Stay and travel)







Rawanwadi Dam

Rawanwadi Dam

Rawanwadi is a Village in Bhandara Taluka in Bhandara District of Maharashtra State, India. 

It belongs to the Vidarbha region. It belongs to Nagpur Division. It is located 17 KM South of District head quarters Bhandara. 14 KM from Bhandara.

 A water body with an adjoining plain area for tourists to park and make food and rest. After the plain, there is a forest with no dwellings, which makes it an awesome place to visit for a day. 

On the other side of the water body, we observed deer coming for water in the forest reserve.

Best Time to visit in Winter with family and friends.







Somnur Sangam

Somnur Sangam


 The place Somanur Sangam falls under Sironcha Taluka in Gadchiroli District.  Godavari and Indravati rivers meet at Somanur in Sironcha taluka.  At the same time, there are high mountains on the side. The sound of Godavari river water roaring travels far.

The Somnur Sangam is situated nearby the village Somnur in Sironcha taluka in Gadchiroli District of Maharashtra State. It is located 272 km. towards the South from District head quarters Gadchiroli and 41 km. from Sironcha. 

Best place to Visit from the month of April to August. 




By Road Buses and private vehicles are available from Sironcha to visit the place.

Binagunda..

 Waterfalls....

Binagunda..

It is situated in Bhamragad Taluka. Binagunda-Kuokodi are historical villages. These are located in Abujmad, The tribe living in this area are called Bada Madias.

To reach the village Binagunda, we have to go to Aheri-Allapalli-Bhamragad-Laheri and then Binagunda-Kuokodi.

It is famous for its waterfall, INDRAS FALL. Binagunda is 40 km east away from it’s Taluka place, Bhamragad. It is situated on the border of Maharashtra & Chattisgarh states surrounded by the hill valley of Abuzmad on the west. The fall crosses the journey of 6 hills & falls at Binagunda throughout the year. 4 km away Kuvvakodi is located on the hilltop.

The distance is about 210 km from headquarters in Gadchiroli and also from Chandrapur. 


Awesome place to visit with family and friends. The best time to visit is July and August.

how to Visit :- Aheri-Allapalli-Bhamragad-Laheri and then Binagunda-Kuokodi. you have to use your own vehicle to visit  
Stay:- you can Stay in Allapalli 

max budget is 1500-2000 per person including food


Chintamani Ganpati Mandir ( Kalamb Yavtmal)

  Kalamb  Ganesh Mandir. A small village near Yavatmal. The Chintamani Ganpati Temple is located in the town of Kalamb, at a distance of 22 ...