Maharashtra
Ratnagiri district
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Sights to see
Panhalakaji Caves
“Cave complex in Maharashtra, India”
Panhalakaji Caves are situated in the Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra state, about 160 km south of Mumbai, India. The cave complex has around 30 Buddhist and Hindu caves. The Hinayana sect began carving caves in the 3rd century AD, beginning with the stupa in the current Cave 5. The caves have inscriptions in Brahmi and Devanagari script. In the 10–11th century AD another Buddhist group, a Vajrayana sect, established cave 10 with their deities Akshobhya and Mahachandaroshana, and strengthened their practice in that region. Shiva and Ganpatya worship started at the site during Silahara rule.
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary
“Wildlife sanctuary in India”
Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary and natural World Heritage Site, which is located in Satara district of the Indian state of Maharashtra. Further, this wildlife sanctuary is designated as an Important Bird area. The sanctuary is nested in the Western Ghats, covering an area of around 423.55 km2 (163.53 sq mi), and elevations ranging from 600 to 1,100 m. It was notified in 1985 as a wildlife sanctuary situated in Maharashtra. It forms the northern portion of the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve, with Chandoli National Park forming the southern part of the reserve.
Vajrai Waterfall
“Waterfall in Maharashtra, India”
The Bhambavli Vajrai Waterfall is a waterfall located on the Urmodi river in India. It is approximately 27 kilometres (17 mi) from the city of Satara, Maharashtra, near the village of Bhambavli and Sahyadri Hill. The height of the waterfall combining all three tiers is 560 metres (1,840 ft).
Yerphal Caves
“Historical in Ratnagiri”
Yerphal Caves, also Yerphale Caves, are a small group of Buddhist caves located near Umbraj, Maharashtra, India. The caves were only discovered recently, in 1979. It is located not far from the Karad Caves.
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Photo credits
- Koyna Wildlife Sanctuary: Nichalp · CC BY-SA 2.5 · Wikimedia Commons