Shivrajyabhishek (Coronation Ceremony)

Raj Sabha : A Big hall of 220 ft x 124 Ft. where the coronation ceremony of Shivaji Maharaj has done by Gaga Bhatta. “Meghdambari” is the holy place where “Shivrajyabhishek” (Coronation Ceremony) was held. At the time of Shivaji Maharaj’s coronation twenty-thousand Brahmans were present at Raigad. Gaga Bhatt, an authority of Vedas officially

Raigad Hiroji Step – Architect / Engineer

Raigad Hiroji Step Name of the Raigad Fort’s architect “Hiroji Indalkar” engraved on stone. This is the guaranty by Raigad Fort’s Chief Architect / Engineer “Hiroji Indalkar” engraved on wall about strength of the raigad fort. Jagdishwar Temple (Mandir)

Shiv Samadhi – Tomb of King Shivaji

The Samadhi of Maharaj is also very beautiful and one can remember Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his contribution and full dedication to Swaraj. Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale, Shivaji established a competent and progressive civil rule with the help of a disciplined military and well-structured administrative organisations. He innovated military tactics, pioneering the guerilla warfare methods

Ruins of the old Palace

Shirkai Mandir : A small Temple of Godess Shirkai. In 1765 the Raigad Fort, along with Malwan in present Sindhudurg District, the southernmost district of Maharashtra, was the target of an armed expedition by the British East India Company, which considered it a piratical stronghold. In 1818 the fort was bombarded and destroyed by ,

Raigad Fort Towers – Bale Killa

Khubladha Buru : After climbing stairs there is Khubladha Buruj in front of Main Door. We are

Darwaza – Door of Fort Raigad

Maha Darwaja – Main Door of Fort Raigad The fort, which rises 820 metres (2,700 ft) above sea level, is located in the Sahyadri mountain range. There are approximately 1737 steps leading to the fort, though today an areal tram exists to reach the top of the fort. The fort was looted and destroyed by

Raigad Fort

Jaina Group of Caves 30 – 34

Jaina Group of Caves The followers of the Jainism were the last to arrive at Ellora. The Cave nos. 30 – 34 belongs to the Jaina tradition. They are generally dated between 9th and 11th – 12th centuries A.D. Out of the five caves, Caves 32 and 33 are most important. They are known as

The Hindu caves part 12

Shiva, Lingodbhava Story (Cave 16) Lingodbhava, the god rappers as a pillar of fire in the ocean; Brahma and Vishanu search for a beginning and Shiva for its beginning and end.Shiva the god as cosmic dancer.

The Hindu caves part 11

Dhumar-cave-29 The late classic style – Dvarapalas and Dvarapalikas Rameshvara (Cave 21) Shiva and Parvati, The marriage of Shiva and Parvati Kailasa Temple (Cave 16) Asura – A counterforce to the gods, occupying the underworld. Ravana shakes Mt. Kaliasa Shiva and Parvati. Rameshvara (Cave 21) The configurations, Kartikkeya.