Monthly Archives: January 2020

Battle of Umberkhind

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Around 4 km from Khemabari village in the Khalapur taluk of Raigad district, on the Khapoli-Poli road, is located a small tri junction at Chavani.  The Amba river here originates from the foot of a small cone, near to Kurnawade … Continue reading →

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Ratha Saptami

Posted on January 30, 2020 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

In my post on Basant Panchami, I had mentioned about how it kickstarts the festival cycle in Magh, which ends with Holi. Basant Panchami is followed next by Ratha Saptami, which as the name indicates falls on the 7th day … Continue reading →

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Basant Panchami

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Basant Panchami, traditionally refers to the fifth day of the month of Magh, usually around January – February. It is primarily meant to welcome the arrival of Spring, after the long and dreary winter in India.  This is observed primarily … Continue reading →

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Capture of Tarapur Fort-Chimaji Appa

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Ratnakar Sadasyula

Tarapur is a small town in Palghar district, around 45 km from the Mumbai suburb of Virar. It is known for it’s nuclear power station, and the township around it. As also the Industrial complex there.  The town also has … Continue reading →

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