Revdanda
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Revdanda is a village near Alibag
, India
. It is 17 km away from Alibag and 125 km away from Mumbai
.
If you drive through the town, the road enters through an old archway and then exits from another before getting to the bridge. If between these two archways you turn right and make a detour to the western portion of the fort, which reaches out into the sea, you have found a great vantage point. During high tide the waves crash onto the palm-fringed ramparts of the fort and you get a magnificent view of the creek to the south and the beach to the north. There is an entrance from the beach to the fort.
There are many places to watch out in Revdanda. Revdanda is a historical place and resembles closely to the era of shivaji,
though its not one the famous place in history related to shivaji.
Revdanda came into when Russian historians found out that the first traveller to India landed in Revdanda. A monument was raised in his memory. On the 23rd of November, 2000, a foundation stone for the monument in memory of Afanasy Nikitin, the first Russian traveller to India was laid at Revdanda. A high level delegation from Russia, accompanied by Mr. V.T. Trubnikov, the first deputy of the ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. A.M. Kadakin, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to India, all senior diplomats from the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai, attended the function. http://www.russian-centre-mumbai.org/history.htm.
The beauty of this place lies in the coconut and beetlenut trees in this region. The plantations of coconut trees is called "naralachi baag" or "wadi" in Marathi language. The place is also famous for a species of aromatic flower called
"Bakuli" its a small flower with a wonderful fragrance.
Apart from the plantations of coconut and beetlenut the livelihood of people in this region comes from the production of rice.
The most perfect time to visit Revdanda is month of Dec and Monsoon season.
part of Revdanda. It is the Mandir of Lord "Datta" which mainly the maharashtrian people worship. The mandir is on top of the peak, the road leading to the mandir is of almost 1500 steep stairs. From this temple we can see entire region around revdanda. And it is believed that it was built in Raje Shivaji's reign to keep an eye on enemy. There is huge celebration for five days in a year, it starts on birthday of lord Datta and continues for 5 days. During this period students are given holiday.
is located in chaul region one of village of Maharashtra India called revdanda. It is temple of Lord Shiv. Though its built is not known history says it was renovated several time. In front of the temple there is huge pond known as "pokhran" in Marathi. Also the mandir has three tanks called "kund" in Marathi namely "parjnya kund" , "agni kund" , "wayu kund" representing three elements of nature soil, fire and air.
This temple was renovated a few years ago. People of the village believe that Goddess "Shitala" protects the village from all evils. Maharashtrians refer to goddess as "AAI" which means mother in Marathi.
The beach is integral part of people in Revdanda, its one of the places where people come to relax after days heavy work.
As Revdanda lies in coastal region fish curry and rice forms an important part of diet of the people of this region.
Alibag
Alibag or Alibaug or Alibagh is a coastal town and a municipal council in Raigad District in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It is also the headquarters of the Raigad district. The town and its surrounding villages are the historic hinterland of Bene Israeli Jews...
, India
India
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. It is 17 km away from Alibag and 125 km away from Mumbai
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
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Directions
Till a few years ago the coastal road that goes south from Alibag used to terminate at Revdanda where it encountered the Kundalika creek. A bridge now spans the creek and the whole stretch southward of Revdanda up to Murud-Janjira has now become accessible. Part of the town is situated within the premises of an old Portuguese fort.If you drive through the town, the road enters through an old archway and then exits from another before getting to the bridge. If between these two archways you turn right and make a detour to the western portion of the fort, which reaches out into the sea, you have found a great vantage point. During high tide the waves crash onto the palm-fringed ramparts of the fort and you get a magnificent view of the creek to the south and the beach to the north. There is an entrance from the beach to the fort.
Notability
Revdanda is also the location where St. Francis Xavier delivered one of his early sermons in India. The chapel still exists in a run down condition. The chapel is within the walled fort, on the south side and not far from the main road.There are many places to watch out in Revdanda. Revdanda is a historical place and resembles closely to the era of shivaji,
though its not one the famous place in history related to shivaji.
Revdanda came into when Russian historians found out that the first traveller to India landed in Revdanda. A monument was raised in his memory. On the 23rd of November, 2000, a foundation stone for the monument in memory of Afanasy Nikitin, the first Russian traveller to India was laid at Revdanda. A high level delegation from Russia, accompanied by Mr. V.T. Trubnikov, the first deputy of the ministers of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. A.M. Kadakin, Ambassador of the Russian Federation to India, all senior diplomats from the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Mumbai, attended the function. http://www.russian-centre-mumbai.org/history.htm.
The beauty of this place lies in the coconut and beetlenut trees in this region. The plantations of coconut trees is called "naralachi baag" or "wadi" in Marathi language. The place is also famous for a species of aromatic flower called
"Bakuli" its a small flower with a wonderful fragrance.
Apart from the plantations of coconut and beetlenut the livelihood of people in this region comes from the production of rice.
The most perfect time to visit Revdanda is month of Dec and Monsoon season.
Datta Mandir
Datta Mandir is located in the chaulChaul
Chaul is a former city of Portuguese India, now in ruins. It is located 60 km south of Mumbai, in Raigad District of Maharashtra state in western India....
part of Revdanda. It is the Mandir of Lord "Datta" which mainly the maharashtrian people worship. The mandir is on top of the peak, the road leading to the mandir is of almost 1500 steep stairs. From this temple we can see entire region around revdanda. And it is believed that it was built in Raje Shivaji's reign to keep an eye on enemy. There is huge celebration for five days in a year, it starts on birthday of lord Datta and continues for 5 days. During this period students are given holiday.
Rameshwar Mandir
Rameshwar mandirRameshwar Mandir
Rameshwar Mandir is a temple located in Revdanda, Maharashtra, India. It is a very ancient temple of Lord Shiva. The Chaul region is known for its temples. There are 365 temples in Chaul, equal to the number of days in a year....
is located in chaul region one of village of Maharashtra India called revdanda. It is temple of Lord Shiv. Though its built is not known history says it was renovated several time. In front of the temple there is huge pond known as "pokhran" in Marathi. Also the mandir has three tanks called "kund" in Marathi namely "parjnya kund" , "agni kund" , "wayu kund" representing three elements of nature soil, fire and air.
Shitala Devi Mandir
Shitala Devi mandir is another holy place in this village of temple. This is most famous place after lord "Datta" mandir.This temple was renovated a few years ago. People of the village believe that Goddess "Shitala" protects the village from all evils. Maharashtrians refer to goddess as "AAI" which means mother in Marathi.
Revdanda Beach
Revdanda Beach is a very isolated beach in this region. The sand is black in colour, which gives it a unique look.The beach is integral part of people in Revdanda, its one of the places where people come to relax after days heavy work.
As Revdanda lies in coastal region fish curry and rice forms an important part of diet of the people of this region.