#Aade (a place near Anjarle Beach) is famous for the ancient temple of Lord #Parshurama called Bhargavram. Every year on the occasion of Akshay Trutiya (अक्षय तृतीया) Aadekars gather together to celebrate the #Bhargavram Yatra. Similar to Kelshi, Aade coastline is also covered by the small sand dune. As per the historical records and evidences, the said sand dune is actually a result of tsunami hit which was formed around the time of Vasco da Gama's visit to India somewhere in the 15th century.
Kelshi is a small seaside village, famous for its Mahalaxmi Temple (1100 years old temple)
The original idol of Mahalaxmi is missing. It is widely believed that the idol was removed for safekeeping during a raid by #Habshi or #Siddi. Folklore explaining the missing idol says that Mahalaxmi left the temple to go to Kolhapur.
The current temple was built in 1808 during #Peshwa regime but the temple complex is far older. There are mentions that Shivaji Maharaj and Sambhaji Maharaj used to visit the temple frequently. Even Peshwas's use to visit the temple for offering prayers. Sathe's served as the pujari's of the temple during this time period. Gangabai Sathe, daughter of the priest was married to Peshwa Narayanrao in 1763
Sand Dunes
The village is protected from #Bharja river by sand dunes said to be formed due to a #tsunami in 16th century
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7 сен 2024
