Top places to visit near Ganpatipule and Jambharun As a part of our 3 days trip to Jambharun ( Blog Post :Hidden Gem - Jambharun ) , we had one day planned to visit the nearby places. Among them was Ganpatipule , which is significantly known for the revered Ganpati temple on the beach. I will list out the places to visit near Ganpatipule and Jambhrun in this post. Jambhrun is kind of a center point to all these locations, so you can start from one end and circle back to your homestay in Jambharun . 1. Lakshmi Keshav Mandir,Kolisare Keshav Lakshmi idol This was the highlight of all the locations that we visited. It had the same vibes when we visited Keshavraj temple in Karde(Post: Keshavarja Temple|Karde|Dapoli )
Tulapur - Samadhi of son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj
 |
| Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj Samadhi |
It's located at confluence of 3 rivers Bhaama, Bhima, Indrayani(also called Triveni Sangam) reason for significance of Tulapur village.
It is said that people of Vadhu,Tulapur(place opposite to Triveni sangam) found his body parts downstream of the Bhima river. They stitched it and later cremated it, because of which they were also called Shivale.
History of Tulapur
Chatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj was eldest son of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and second Chatrapati of Maratha Empire.
He never lost a battle in his whole lifetime and hence the reason of Aurangzeb's anger and frustration.He was deceived by one his own and was captured by one of Aurangazeb's armed forces, led by Sheikh Nizam Hyderbadi, in Sangameshwar and then brought to Tulapur.Later he along with Kavi Kalash were tortured for 40 days cruelly by them before being killed.It remains one of the cruelest death given to king in history.
 |
| Triveni Sangam(Bhama,Bhima,Indrayani) |
Sambhaji Maharaj and Kavi Kalash
Friendship between Sambhaji Maharaj and Kavi Kalash is one that will be remembered for lifetimes. They had met while Sambhaji Maharaj had escaped from Agra, since then their friendship saw no barriers.
Even fate wrote their death together on same land, Kavi Kalash although a poet took the tortures on his body bravely. You will Kavi kalash samadhi as well in same place.
 |
| Sambhaji Maharaj Samadhi |
 |
| Kavi Kalash Samadhi |
How to reach Tulapur
Tulapur is approximately 30 km from Pune and is on the way between Pune-Ahmednagar highway. One needs to take a left turn on Tulapur Phata and continue on same road for 10km
The place is accessible from Alandi road as well with good connectivity.
Preferable way of transport would be either bike, car or cab.
Samadhi area and surrounding
The Sambhaji Maharaj Samadhi Tulapur area is quite well maintained. This place also has Lord Shiva temple also known as Sangmeshwar Temple. It is said the Shivale people organize festivals and pooja in this temple.
The original name of the village was Nagargaon. It was because Shahaji Raje Bhosale and Adil shah's Vajir Murar Jagdev donated 24 Tula. weight measuring an elephant. Hence the name of the village was given as Tulapur.
Significance Sangameshwar Temple
As per the history mentioned at the place, Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj during his childhood had sworn for Swarajya even before Rayreshwar.
I specially like this place because of the calmness one experiences on visiting the temple.
Also the village is quite green with lot of agricultural fields around, which is another reason why I like the place.
Pictures of the Temple and surrounding
 |
| Sangameshwar Temple Tulapur |
 |
| Temple area |
 |
| Way to triveni sangam |
 |
| History and significance of the place |
 |
| Indrayani, Bhama and Bhima river |
 |
| Sambhaji Maharaj statue |
Sambhaji Maharaj although was king for very short time, he made sure the legacy of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was carried forward by Marathas.
Make sure you visit this historical place to know how our ancestors lived.
Hope you like the blog, I will try and make sure to post about such places. Do let me know your comments.
Comments
Post a Comment