While you travel from Pune to Pandharpur via new Solapur highway, which is super quality in terms of road quality, you have to take a turn to Pandharpur at Tembhurni naka (corner), as you get down to Pandharpur to a distance of ~ 5 kms on left side you will see beautiful entrance arch and tall … [Read more...]
Kalyangad Fort, Nandgiri Village, Satara
Team FONA - trek to Kalyangad Photo location - Katraj bridge (on the way to Satara) Fort Kalyangad view from base village Nandgiri Difficulty level Easy height is 3500 feet, Time to reach is around 15 minutes since you can drive down till fort foothill. else 45 minutes to … [Read more...]
Jarandeshwar, Satara [Hanuman with mustache]
Jarandeshwar temple was of interest to me due to the fact that I pray Hanuman regularly and the special thing of this temple is Hanuman with mustache !When I searched on internet for the story, I learnt that Hanumanji picked mountain himalaya since he was not able to locate Sanjivani gutika … [Read more...]
Yamai Devi, Sakhargadnivasini temple, Kinhai village, Satara
The Yamai Devi or Sakhargad Niwasini temple is situated in the north-central part of Satara District that is relatively unknown. A medieval period temple with influences of cut stone, lime stucco, timber framed and painted poly-chrome traditions.You will see the fine craftsmanship, kitsch folk … [Read more...]
Solashi Shani Temple, Satara, Maharashtra
This time when FONA trek was decided to Kalyangad and Jarandeshwar, Patil sir decided to guide us since his hometown is at the foot of Kalyangad.Since he is aware of the shortest possible routes and possible holy places to visit on the way, first place thatwe could visit on the way is beautiful … [Read more...]