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The Konkan region of Maharashtra is well known for its beautiful beaches, temples, malvani food and mangoes. It is also well known for Jatras (Funfair) which are organised in various villages…
Every year in the month December, Lord Ayyappa Mahotsavam is celebrated for two days in Radhanagar area of Kalyan West. The Ayyappa Seva Sangham of Radhanagar manages this Mahotsavam. On the…
One day, I was surprised to see a Jungle Myna on the fig tree near my building. I quickly grabbed my camera and went near the window to capture…
Few years back when I was coming back from Pune through Mumbai-Pune Expressway, I was awestruck to see this beautiful sunset. I took a halt for few minutes…
The fireworks lighting up the sky is always a visual treat to watch during the Diwali festival. The artificial illumination done by the firecrackers in the sky looks beautiful. You…
During my last summer vacation in Konkan region of Maharashtra, one day I had gone for a morning walk on the Shiroda-Redi road. While crossing the bridge, my…
The Shri Mahalaxmi Temple is located at Datta Ali near Tilak Chowk area of Kalyan, Maharashtra. It is known to be one of the oldest temple which was…
The Navrati Festival is celebrated by Hindus across India and various other parts of the world. It’s a nine days festival in which devotees worship the nine incarnations…
Navrati, the most awaited festival of the year is just around the corner. Across India, artists are busy giving the final touch to idols of the Goddess Durga…
Today is Ananth Chathurdashi, the Ganesh Visarjan day for 10 days Ganpati. Our beloved bappa goes back home leaving his all devotees in an emotional mood. However, all…
After Ganesh Chaturthi day, we all await for arrival of Goddess Gauri, the mother of Lord Ganesh also Known as Goddess Parvati or Goddess Durga. In Maharashtra, Goddess Gauri…
The festive mood starts across different states in India as our Ganpati Bappa is arriving on 13th September 2018, on his birthday known as Ganesh Chaturthi. Devotees who brings…
Krishna Janmashtami is the birthday of Lord Krishna which is celebrated across India. It is also known as Gokulashtami or Janmashtami. According to the Hindu Calendar, this day…
On this World Photography Day, I’m sharing the featured photo of iconic CSMT building which I took some days back. And some inspiring quotes of photographers. Chhatrapati Shivaji…
Two years back, I was on summer vacation with my family in Konkan at my in-laws’ place. One afternoon, we were relaxing in the veranda after lunch. My attention…
The Asian Koel is a common bird which belongs to Cuckoo family. The scientific name of this bird is Eudynamys Scolopaceus. This species are found in Indian Subcontinent,…
The Shri Siddhivinayak Temple is most popular temple of Lord Ganesh located at Prabhadevi area of Mumbai. It is believed and experienced by many devotees that their desires…
The monsoon has hit most of the cities and villages of Maharashtra more than expected this year. In Mumbai and Thane region, we experienced very heavy rains for…
I take this opportunity to introduce ‘My Recipes Blog‘ run by my better half, Varsha Baikar. She likes to cook various Maharashtrian dishes and also try her hands-on…
In Marathi, a Salt Pan is known as Mithagar. The natural way of extracting salt is through solar evaporation. According to howstuffworks.com, the Salt is harvested through solar…
The Plum and Grey headed parakeets belongs to a parrot family known as Psittacidae [1]. This species are normally found across the Indian Subcontinent and South-East Asia. They…
Last Friday, I asked my kids, Would you like to visit a Zoo? The younger one looked at me angrily and enquired. Papa, you are yet to take…
Apart from serene beaches and famous temples, the Konkan region of Maharashtra is also known for green mountains and wetlands which are home to various species of birds….
The Redi Ganpati Temple is located in Redi village at Vengurla taluka of Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. The Redi village is a part of South Konkan which is…
The Shiroda beach is one of the best beaches in Konkan region of Maharashtra. This beach is a part of Shiroda village which is located at Vengurla taluka of…
The Shiroda market is located at entrance of the Shiroda village. This small and beautiful village is a part of Vengurla taluka in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra. Local…
The Konkan region of Maharashtra is known for its pristine beaches and beautiful temples spread across the coastal area. One of the such temples is the Shri Kunkeshwar…
Shri Vajreshwari Yogini Devi Temple is dedicated to goddess Vajreshwari who is known to be an incarnation of goddess Parvati. This temple is located in Vajreshwari village which…
The Shiv Temple of Ambernath is one of the oldest temple situated on the banks of Waldhuni river at Ambernath in the Thane district of Maharashtra.The temple is also…