Thursday 13 October 2011
Indian Culture
ndia's languages, religions, dance, music, architecture, food and customs differ from place to place within the country, but nevertheless possess a commonality. India is the only country in the world to have so many religions and beliefs. The culture of India is an amalgamation of these diverse sub-cultures spread all over the Indian subcontinent and traditions that are several millennia old.[1]
Regarded by many historians as the "oldest living civilization of Earth", the Indian tradition dates back to 8000 BC[2] and has a continuous recorded history since the time of the Vedas, believed variously to be 3,000 to over 5,500 years ago.[3] Several elements of India's diverse culture — such as Indian religions, yoga and Indian cuisine — have had a profound impact across the world.
Regarded by many historians as the "oldest living civilization of Earth", the Indian tradition dates back to 8000 BC[2] and has a continuous recorded history since the time of the Vedas, believed variously to be 3,000 to over 5,500 years ago.[3] Several elements of India's diverse culture — such as Indian religions, yoga and Indian cuisine — have had a profound impact across the world.
DBATU,Lonere
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Technological University is a unitary, state University located at Lonere in Raigad district, Maharashtra, India. Established in 1989 under the 'Government of Maharashtra Act 1983', the University is affiliated to the University Grants Commission (India). It is the only technological university in maharashtra.
CAMPUS
The University campus covers an area of 500 acres (2,000,000 m2), and is located at the college town of Lonere, off NH-17 (Mumbai-Goa National Highway). It is approximately 25 km north of Mahad city and 10 km south of Mangaon tehsil, and about 22 ms away from the renowned Raigad fort of the Maratha king Shivaji. The University is in the vicinity of industrial belt comprising Thane, Belapur, Nagothane, Patalganga, Roha, Mahad, Lote Parshuram,etc.
CAMPUS
The University campus covers an area of 500 acres (2,000,000 m2), and is located at the college town of Lonere, off NH-17 (Mumbai-Goa National Highway). It is approximately 25 km north of Mahad city and 10 km south of Mangaon tehsil, and about 22 ms away from the renowned Raigad fort of the Maratha king Shivaji. The University is in the vicinity of industrial belt comprising Thane, Belapur, Nagothane, Patalganga, Roha, Mahad, Lote Parshuram,etc.
DEPARTMENTS
The University has the following 8 academic departments:- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science & Engineering
- Electrical Engineering
- Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
- Information Technology
- Mechanical Engineering
- Petrochemical Engineering
Pen (Marathi: पेण)
Pen (Marathi: पेण) is a town and taluka in Raigad district of Indian state of Maharashtra. It is famous for world class Ganesh idols.[1] It is geographical and cultural center of Raigad district.
During the period of shilahar kings, many temples of goddesses were built, including Jagdumba of Vashi. In the period of Chalukyas, grand temples of shiva, like rameshwar(रामेश्वर), pataneshwar(पाटणेश्वर), goteshwar(गोटेश्वर) and vyaghreshwar(व्याघ्रेश्वर)were constructed [6]
In shivaji era, shayistekhan's raid on deccan led to major fights in Pen Taluka between moghals and marathas. Initially moghal army led by sardar Taherkhan occupied Pen's fort of Mahalmeera and looted surrounding villages, which included desecration of grand temple of goteshwar.[3] Shivaji's army fought back with vengeance. They defeated Kartalabkhan in nearby Umbarkhind and officer Balakhi, near Ratangad. Stronghold of Mahalmeera was also taken back on 27th Feb 1662 and the following day, after a valiant struggle, Pen's Bastion (presently, the site of Tehsil office) was secured by Shivaji's army. In this conquest, Sardar Vaghoji Tupe fought mesmerizing battle against equally skillful moghal officer but at the crucial moment, Tupe delt a decisive blow which killed the officer and ensured Maratha victory. Vaghoji was also critically injured and died soon afterwards. Shivaji Maharaj himself visited Pen on two occasions, on 6 August 1668 and 11 May 1674.[7]
Pen remained part of Maratha empire until its termination on 8 May 1818. During struggle for Indian independence, Pen was at the forefront of dissent in Raigad district, which included both peaceful and violent means. Armed freedom fighters of Pen had hatched a plot of killing seventeen collectors in Maharashtra simultaneously, which was foiled due to investigations following killing of Jackson in Nashik.
Pen town is located at 18°40'.N, 73°05' E, on the outskirts of Mumbai Metropolitan Region.[9] It gained prominence in ancient times due to vantage location on trade routes to Deccan, proximity to both Mumbai & Pune and its central position in the Raigad District. It lies on the bank of Bhogavati creek about 16 km from its mouth.[5] Pen county has total area of 199.6 sq. miles[10] and area of Pen City is 6.75 sq.miles.
From historic times, city of Pen was center of education and culture in konkan region. In fact, Lokmanya Tilak used to call it "कोकणचे पुणे"(Pune of Konkan) due to progressive mindset of Penkars and their love of knowledge.[26] There were at least two school of vedas(वेदशाळा) in Datar Ali area of Pen city, one of them in Sahasrabuddhe family. Pundits from all over Maharashtra used to come to Pen to make copies of rare ancient books(पोथी).[27] Sages of Pen were so superior intellectually, that they defeated sages who accompanied shankarachrya of Kashi, in debates on Religious studies during his 1883 visit.[28]
English language instructions came to Pen in the late 19th century in the form of primary English classes started by Christian missionaries. This school moved to Alibag with the shifting of the district headquarters there. The Pen Municipal council started five classes, and subsequently Vinayak Narayan Manohar started the remaining two classes, naming them Pen Candidate Classes. Plague caused this school to be closed. This English-Marathi school was later revived in the first decade of the 20th century. Balkrishna Shankar Karandikar started an industrial training school around this time; the Kokan Vidyalaya, which was later closed as a result of his arrest for involvement in Jackson's shooting at Nasik in 1909. On 10 April 1910 the Pen Education society was formed, Pen Private High School was started, in Shankar Khanderao Phanse's bungalow (now the Maternity Hospital), from where it shifted in October 1912, to its present premises at the foot of Peer Dongri.[29] Pen has a grand public library: The Mahatma Gandhi Vachanalay.
The Ganesha Idols of Pen When all of Maharashtra bids farewell to Ganapati bappa on the immersion night of Anant Chaturthi, the sleepy hamlet of Pen, located in Raigad district on the Bombay-Goa highway, some 75 kms from the metropolis of Bombay, get set for the next year's Ganesha Festival.
Pen, we discovered, is the centre of considerable traffic between the Deccan and the sea coast. Trucks come down from the Sahyadri ranges along the Khopoli road bringing tobacco, molasses, pepper and onions and taking away salt and rice, the produce Pen offers the rest of the region including Bombay. Not to forget the Ganeshas that this town transports to Bombay and the rest of Maharashtra, Delhi, Calcutta, Madras and even lands as far away as the USA and the UK. All this despite the fact that none of the ingredients that go into the manufacture of the idols is available locally and the town not laying claim to any outstanding tradition in art.
During the period of shilahar kings, many temples of goddesses were built, including Jagdumba of Vashi. In the period of Chalukyas, grand temples of shiva, like rameshwar(रामेश्वर), pataneshwar(पाटणेश्वर), goteshwar(गोटेश्वर) and vyaghreshwar(व्याघ्रेश्वर)were constructed [6]
In shivaji era, shayistekhan's raid on deccan led to major fights in Pen Taluka between moghals and marathas. Initially moghal army led by sardar Taherkhan occupied Pen's fort of Mahalmeera and looted surrounding villages, which included desecration of grand temple of goteshwar.[3] Shivaji's army fought back with vengeance. They defeated Kartalabkhan in nearby Umbarkhind and officer Balakhi, near Ratangad. Stronghold of Mahalmeera was also taken back on 27th Feb 1662 and the following day, after a valiant struggle, Pen's Bastion (presently, the site of Tehsil office) was secured by Shivaji's army. In this conquest, Sardar Vaghoji Tupe fought mesmerizing battle against equally skillful moghal officer but at the crucial moment, Tupe delt a decisive blow which killed the officer and ensured Maratha victory. Vaghoji was also critically injured and died soon afterwards. Shivaji Maharaj himself visited Pen on two occasions, on 6 August 1668 and 11 May 1674.[7]
Pen remained part of Maratha empire until its termination on 8 May 1818. During struggle for Indian independence, Pen was at the forefront of dissent in Raigad district, which included both peaceful and violent means. Armed freedom fighters of Pen had hatched a plot of killing seventeen collectors in Maharashtra simultaneously, which was foiled due to investigations following killing of Jackson in Nashik.
Pen town is located at 18°40'.N, 73°05' E, on the outskirts of Mumbai Metropolitan Region.[9] It gained prominence in ancient times due to vantage location on trade routes to Deccan, proximity to both Mumbai & Pune and its central position in the Raigad District. It lies on the bank of Bhogavati creek about 16 km from its mouth.[5] Pen county has total area of 199.6 sq. miles[10] and area of Pen City is 6.75 sq.miles.
From historic times, city of Pen was center of education and culture in konkan region. In fact, Lokmanya Tilak used to call it "कोकणचे पुणे"(Pune of Konkan) due to progressive mindset of Penkars and their love of knowledge.[26] There were at least two school of vedas(वेदशाळा) in Datar Ali area of Pen city, one of them in Sahasrabuddhe family. Pundits from all over Maharashtra used to come to Pen to make copies of rare ancient books(पोथी).[27] Sages of Pen were so superior intellectually, that they defeated sages who accompanied shankarachrya of Kashi, in debates on Religious studies during his 1883 visit.[28]
The Ganesha Idols of Pen When all of Maharashtra bids farewell to Ganapati bappa on the immersion night of Anant Chaturthi, the sleepy hamlet of Pen, located in Raigad district on the Bombay-Goa highway, some 75 kms from the metropolis of Bombay, get set for the next year's Ganesha Festival.
Pen, we discovered, is the centre of considerable traffic between the Deccan and the sea coast. Trucks come down from the Sahyadri ranges along the Khopoli road bringing tobacco, molasses, pepper and onions and taking away salt and rice, the produce Pen offers the rest of the region including Bombay. Not to forget the Ganeshas that this town transports to Bombay and the rest of Maharashtra, Delhi, Calcutta, Madras and even lands as far away as the USA and the UK. All this despite the fact that none of the ingredients that go into the manufacture of the idols is available locally and the town not laying claim to any outstanding tradition in art.
Tuesday 11 October 2011
karad
Karad is located at 17°17′N 74°12′E / 17.28°N 74.2°ECoordinates: 17°17′N 74°12′E / 17.28°N 74.2°E.[1] It has an average elevation of 566 metres (1856 feet). Karad is located near Agashiva 17°14′15″N 74°09′07″E / 17.237506°N 74.15205°E. It has been referred in great epic Mahabharata. It has "Aum" (Devanagari ॐ) shape when viewed aerially.
Karad has strong influence over Politics of Maharashtra, as first Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Honorable Mr. Yashavantrao Chavan, was from Karad who later served as Deputy Prime Minister of India.karad city was recently awarded Sant Gadagebaba Gramswachatta Abhiyan started by Indian govt.
Present CM of Maharashtra Prithviraj Chavan started his political career in 1991, and won the family seat of Karad thrice, in '91, '96 and '98 and lost it in 1999.
The famous tourist points near and in Karad City are:
- Aagashiv
- Sadashiv
- Aundh
- Manora
- Sagareshwar
- Pachawadeswar
- Priti Sangam (confluence Of Krishna & Koyna River)
- Buddha Leni (Aagashiv)
- Khodshi Dam
- Tembhu Dam
- Koyna Dam 40 km
- Vasant gad 14 km
- Chandoli dam 55 km
NearBy Cities
- Umbraj - 15 km
- Islampur - 25 km
- Tasgaon - 25 km
- Satara - 50 km
- Kolhapur - 75 km
- Sangli - 70 km
- Vita - 45 km
History
Karad is also known as "Dakshin Kashi". It was originally known as "Karhatak" which later evolved to be known as Karad. Karad is historical city, according to epic Mahabharata, Sahadeva one of the Pandava lived in the city also known to be pious as Lord Rama stepped his feet on this land.
Karad is well known for Mogul Architectures like twin minar(cylindrical shaped Tower). It was also meeting point of Haji holy pilgrim "HAJ" in mogul period (India in 1526 until 1857). The Jama Masjid of Karad is very notable and has twin towers that can be seen from a distance.
The first capital of the Shilaharas was probably at Karad during the reign of Jatiga-II as known from their copper plate grant of Miraj and 'Vikramankadevacharita' of Bilhana.[2] Hence sometimes they are referred as 'Shilaharas of Karad'. Later on although the capital was shifted to Kolhapur Among the Silaharas of Kolhapur who ruled over Satara and Belganv districts from 1000 to 1215 A. D., Gonka deserves mention here, as he is described as the Lord of Karhad (Karad), Mairifvja (Miraj) and Konkan [Journal of the Royal Asiatic Society, Vol. IV, p. 281, Sanskrit Transcript.].
THE OLDEST KNOWN PLACE IN THE SATARA DISTRICT IS PROBABLY KARAD, styled as Karhakada in the inscriptions of about 200 B.C. These inscriptions have recorded gifts of pillars by Karad pilgrims at the Bharhut Stupa near Jabalpur in the Madhya Pradesh [Cunningham's Stupa of Bharhut, 135, 138, 139. Karad gives its names to the Karada Brahmins found in large numbers even now in the district.]. This is confirmed by a group of Buddhist caves found at a distance of about three miles south-west of Karad, one of which is associated with an inscription dating about the first century after Christ [Fergusson and Burgess' Cave Temple, 211-217; Archæological Survey of Western India IV 60.]. Caves at Shirval and Wai in Javli also indicate Buddhist settlements [Besides these caves, there are groups of eaves and cells of Buddhist or Brahmanical origin at Bhosa in Tasgaon, at Malavadi and Kundal in Khanapur, at Patan in Patan, and at Pateshwal in Satara; Dr. Burgess' Antiquarian list 58-59.]. Wai is locally believed to be Viratanagari where Pandavas lived in the thirteenth year of their exile [Mahabharata Sabhaparva 70-9 "nagarim Sanjayantimca pasandam Karahatakam".]. From early times Mahabaleshvar at the source of Krsna is known as a holy place [Journal of Bombay Branch Royal Asiatic Society, X, 1, 18.].
It is true that the countries of the Deccan are mentioned in the Cylonese Chronicle Mahavamsa of the missions sent after the third Buddhist in 16th year of Ashoka's reign for the propagation of Dhamma in different countries. Here one Maharakkhita [The missionary who was sent to Maharashtra was called Mahadharmarakshita (The Age of Imperial Unity, p. 54).] is reported to have been sent to the Maratha country (Dakshinapath) which can be safely inferred as forming a part of Ashokan empire. As ancient Buddhist caves at Karad are found, the Maratha country referred to above appears to have included Satara district in it.
Engineering College's in Karad City
- Government Engineering College,Karad.
- Doulatrao Aher college of Engineering College,Karad.
- Shri Santkrupa college of Engineering College,Ghogaoan,Karad.
- Dadasaheb Mokashi college of Engineering College,Karad.
Arts, Science, Commerce College's in Karad City
- Yashwantrao Chavan College of Science,Karad.
- Venutai Chavan Art,Commerce college,Karad.
- Sadguru Gadge Maharaj [SGM] Arts, Science, Commerce College,Karad.
- Anandrao Chavan Arts, Science, Commerce College,Karad.
- Bapuji Salunkhe Arts, Science, Commerce College,Karad.
- Mahila Maha Vidyalay Arts, Science, Commerce College,Karad.
- Government ITI,Karad.
- Government College of engineering,Karad.
- IIJT Institute, karad.
- Government Pharmacy College,Karad.
- Shri SanShri Santtkrupa Pharmacy College,Karad.
- Dadasaheb Mokashi college Food Managenant College,Karad.
- Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences,Karad.
- Bharti Vidyapeeth Law College,Karad.
- Yashavantrao Mohite Institute of Management,Karad.
- Mahila College,Karad.
- Yashwant College [Tilak Vidyapeeth],Karad
- Yashwantrao Chavan (12 March 1913 - 25 November 1984), an eminent Congress party politician hailed from Karad. He was the first Chief Minister of Maharashtra and also served as the Defence minister, Finance minister, Home minister, Foreign Affairs minister, and as the Deputy Prime Minister of India and became the first and only person from maharashtra to reach up to this political level. Tembhu, one of the mega-projects under the Krishna Valley scheme, is situated near Karad.
- Gopal Ganesh Agarkar (1856–1895) Also Tembhu is the birth place of Gopal Ganesh Agarkar. Gopal Ganesh Agarkar was a social reformer from Maharashtra, India during the British rule. He was the first editor of Kesari, a well-known Marathi weekly at that time. He left Kesari after ideological differences with Lokmanya Tilak and started his own periodical named Sudharak. The difference of opinion was about the primacy of political reforms versus social reforms. Agarkar, Tilak and Vishnu Shastri Chiplunkar were the founder members of 'Deccan Education Society'Gopal Ganesh Agarkar
- Khashaba Jadhav (15'th Jan. 1926 - 14 August 1984) Born in very poor farmer family at Goleshwar Tal. Karad, the only Olympic Medal Winner for India till 2000. He was honored by individual Bronze medal on 23 July 1952, in 1952 Helsinki Olympic Games for Wrestling in bantamweight which is the unbeaten record for India in wrestling till today. In 1993, Maharashtra State awarded him Shiv Chatrapati Award posthumously. In 2001, Central Govt. has also awarded him 'Arjuna Award' posthumously.[4]
- Mr.P.D.Patil (1 July 1916 - 17 September 2008), the another notable resident of Karad who was the President of Karad Municipal Corporation for 42 years (1955–1996, Its a World Record noted by Gunniess Book of Records). He was also MLA of Karad-North of Maharashtra State (1963, 1980, and 1995) and Chairman of Sahyadri Sugar Factory, Sahyadri Bank and many other institute.He had started underground drainage system in 1972 in karad after mumbai.
- Hambirrao Mohite () He was first Commander in chief of Maratha Army after eastablishment of Ashtapradhanmandal by the great Shivaji Maharaj. Mohite was active Leader and Strong Pillar of Maratha Empire.After his Death ,his Descendant Served Maratha Empire with Dignity
- Prithviraj Chavan: He Is the incumbent Chief Minister of Maharashtra
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