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 officiallyContinue reading “Shivrajyabhishek (Coronation Ceremony)”

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 methodsContinue reading “Shiv Samadhi – Tomb of King Shivaji”

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 ,Continue reading “Ruins of the old Palace”

Inside of Raigad fort

Raigad-main door of fort – Mahadwar : The Main entrance of the fort. the sructure of the door is very special. It is called as Gomukhi Darvaja. First of all from distence enimy can’t trace the door, and even after they found the door they cant use elephants of woods for cracking the door. longContinue reading “Inside of Raigad fort”

Human Faces of Raigad

She is carrying Water Nath gold ornament A moustache which has its ends grown much longer and often flared out. A little boy giving speech about Raigad Fort. He is Guide to other school trip. Maybe he is not going to school.

Raigad fort Sahyadri mountain range

Raigad fort The fort was built by Chandrarao Mores in 1030. Its ruins today consist of the queen’s quarters: six chambers, with each chamber having its own private restroom. The main palace was constructed using wood, of which only the bases of pillars remain. Ruins of three watch towers can be seen directly in frontContinue reading “Raigad fort Sahyadri mountain range”