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Raireshwar Fort (रायरेश्वर)
A Short Description about Raireshwar fort
Raireshwar fort is a Hill fort. Raireshwar is situated in the Bhor Taluka of Pune District at the base village of Korel. Raireshwar fort is 4589 feet i.e. 1340 meters above sea level.
History of Raireshwar Fort
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| Panorama View from Raireshwar Fort |
This fort has an important place in the history people say that Shivaji Maharaj at the age of 16 took 'Oath of Swarajya' on this fort. No other history about the fort is mentioned.
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Time to reach the top
It will take around 2 hours n 30mins from the base village. (Raigad).
It will take around 2 hours n 30mins from the base village. (Raigad).
Minimum Duration
1-2 days as there are many other spots nearby to visit.
Best time to visit the fort
Best time to visit as in monsoon we can see beautiful surrounding covered with lush and greenery.
Water Availability
Yes water available on the fort, Water is available on the fort all year around. There are some cisterns on the
fort, water in which can be used for cooking and drinking purpose.
Accommodation Availability
There is shelter available in the Raireshwar temple which can accommodate 9-11 peoples.
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| Temple of Raireshwar |
Places to visit on the Raireshwar Fort
In monsoon we can see beautiful surrounding covered with greenery, Raireshwar temple.
Lets find How to reach to Raireshwar Fort
Way from Pune to Raireshwar Fort
Trekers from Pune can reach Raireshwar By Bhor the route is
Pune - Bhor- Korel- Raireshwar.
There are S.T Buses Available for Pune To Bhor from Swargate S.T stand And Local Transport Is also Available To Bhor from Pune
The Distance Of Pune To Bhor Is 54 kilometers and the distance of Bhor to Raireshwar is 30 kilometers. From Bhor there Local transport like jeep Is available for Raireshwar.
Pune - Bhor- Korel- Raireshwar.
There are S.T Buses Available for Pune To Bhor from Swargate S.T stand And Local Transport Is also Available To Bhor from Pune
The Distance Of Pune To Bhor Is 54 kilometers and the distance of Bhor to Raireshwar is 30 kilometers. From Bhor there Local transport like jeep Is available for Raireshwar.
Way from Mumbai to Raireshwar Fort
Trekers From Mumbai Can Reach Raireshwar By Pune-Bhor-Raireshwar
There are S.T Buses Available For Mumbai To Pune And After Pune to Bhor
and If you Going By Road Continued On NH4 Reach Mumbai-Somatne Phata-Khed Shivapur-Bhor-Raireswar Mumbai To Raireshwar Distance Is 226 kilometers
There are S.T Buses Available For Mumbai To Pune And After Pune to Bhor
and If you Going By Road Continued On NH4 Reach Mumbai-Somatne Phata-Khed Shivapur-Bhor-Raireswar Mumbai To Raireshwar Distance Is 226 kilometers
Places to visit nearby the Raireshwar Fort
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| Storage room at Rohida |
Shivaji Maharaj captured the fort in 1656. After 10 years in 1666 Mughals won the fort but they could not retain the fort for long time. On 24th June 1670, Shivaji Maharaj regained the fort from Mughals.
Previously this fort was originally built by the Yadavas. Rohida was purposely important to Pune as it was nearby Satara and joined with kokan and many other ghats.
Previously this fort was originally built by the Yadavas. Rohida was purposely important to Pune as it was nearby Satara and joined with kokan and many other ghats.
Rajgad
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| Pali Darwaja Of Rajgad |
This fort is 4200 feet above the sea level and a difficult trek. When Shivaji Maharaj was jailed by Mughals he escaped from Agra on 12th September 1666, he returned to Rajgad. Shivaji Maharaj's first son Rajaram was born on 24th February 1670.
Rajaram Maharaj took control of the Maratha Empire after the death of brother Sambhaji Maharaj in 1689 at the hands of Aurangzeb. In the period 1671-1672 Shivaji Maharaj shifted his capital to Raigad from Rajgad and moved all his operations to raigad from Rajgad.
On 3rd April 1680 a bad day for Maratha empire Shivaji Maharaj died, from there after empire saw a downfall till 11th March 1689 Sambahji Maharaj (Son of Shivaji Maharaj) was killed by Mughals and there after they captured Rajgad by Kishore Singh Hada (Mughal Sardar). Marathas were not aware of the death of Sambhaji Maharaj and as the aim of Marathas was enough they united at the foot hills of Rajgad and any how captured the fort.
Exiting Story of Rajgad
On 3rd April 1680 a bad day for Maratha empire Shivaji Maharaj died, from there after empire saw a downfall till 11th March 1689 Sambahji Maharaj (Son of Shivaji Maharaj) was killed by Mughals and there after they captured Rajgad by Kishore Singh Hada (Mughal Sardar). Marathas were not aware of the death of Sambhaji Maharaj and as the aim of Marathas was enough they united at the foot hills of Rajgad and any how captured the fort.
Exiting Story of Rajgad
Torna
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| Temple of Torna Fort |
The major attraction near Rajgad is another fort which is Torna its Height above sea level is 4700 feet. This fort was captured by Shivaji Maharaj at the age of 17 this fort was in early stages of establishing 'Hindavi Swarajya'.
The construction of the fort prove that the fort is from 13th century when Malik Ahmed a bahamni ruler till 1470 to 1486.Torna is also called as Prachandagad As in Marathi it means Huge and its true seeing its huge expanse it really means "Prachanda".
Locals say when Shivaji Maharaj was building the fort Maharaj got Hidden treasure from which he rebuild Fort Rajgad which is in the same region. The fort remained with 'Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj' even after the 'treaty of purandar'. Torna helped maharaj after escaping from agra he came here before rajgad the capital fort. Geographically it is a strong fort. Trekkers trek Rajgad and Torna at a time theirs route which joins Torna and Rajgad which takes 5-6 hrs Crossing Mountains.
Winter and monsoon is the best season to visit the fort. From then one can have a stunning view of surroundings which includes neighbor Panshet dam backwaters and much more.
The construction of the fort prove that the fort is from 13th century when Malik Ahmed a bahamni ruler till 1470 to 1486.Torna is also called as Prachandagad As in Marathi it means Huge and its true seeing its huge expanse it really means "Prachanda".
Locals say when Shivaji Maharaj was building the fort Maharaj got Hidden treasure from which he rebuild Fort Rajgad which is in the same region. The fort remained with 'Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj' even after the 'treaty of purandar'. Torna helped maharaj after escaping from agra he came here before rajgad the capital fort. Geographically it is a strong fort. Trekkers trek Rajgad and Torna at a time theirs route which joins Torna and Rajgad which takes 5-6 hrs Crossing Mountains.
Winter and monsoon is the best season to visit the fort. From then one can have a stunning view of surroundings which includes neighbor Panshet dam backwaters and much more.
Purandar
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| Bastion as well as Entrance of Purandar fort |
Purandar is situated around 40 kilometers from Pune, and at least 10 kilometers from Saswad. The height of the fort is around 1500 meters from the sea level. Between the two fort Purandar is the most important than the Vajragad because it comprises the Gigantic mountain mass.
There are two parts of Purandar Fort on the upper side is the Balekilla which is famous and on the lower side is the Machi which is 300 meters in height.
There are two parts of Purandar Fort on the upper side is the Balekilla which is famous and on the lower side is the Machi which is 300 meters in height.
On the cantonment area of the lower part of the north side is the terrace on that there are many beautiful old and new monuments. On the other side we can see the Vajragad, the name of Vajragad is Rudramal.
There is a Lord Mahadev's Temple called as Purandareshwar temple was built in the architecture in the Hemadic style.Senior Bajarao was in the leading role of reconstructing the temple. The temple of Lord Indra is about 1.5 feet in height.
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There is a Lord Mahadev's Temple called as Purandareshwar temple was built in the architecture in the Hemadic style.Senior Bajarao was in the leading role of reconstructing the temple. The temple of Lord Indra is about 1.5 feet in height.
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Balaji Temple
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| View of Balaji Temple |
Near Narayanpur village is the Balaji temple which is also called as Prati Balaji. It is the Tirupati Temple the Laadoo of that temple is very famous.
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| The Amazing View of Jejuri Temple |
This temple is an ancient which is dedicated to the god Khandoba which is worshipped by many of the villagers an ancient tribe which is called as "Dhangars" worship this god as the god of Jejuri.
Every year lakhs of people come here to worship god 'Khandoba'. It is devotional place well known all over Maharashtra and also in India.
Every year lakhs of people come here to worship god 'Khandoba'. It is devotional place well known all over Maharashtra and also in India.
Mastani Lake
The lake is also called as Wadki Talab this fort was named as 'Mastani' because Bajirao Peshwa and Mastani, a court dancer were in love and affection to each other. Hence he named it as 'Mastani Lake'.
The lake was constructed by the Bajirao Peshwa who passed in 1740.The lake was under construction even after he passed away. Lake can be easily spotted on the way from dive ghat.
Sangameshwar Temple
This temples 'Shivlinga' was said to have been originally constructed by Sage Changadeva (12th/13th century AD). Jeernoddhar of temple by Sardar Ambuji Purandare in 1700 AD.
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Write commentsThank you for your passion and the respect for Shree Shivaji Maharaj. As an avid fan of the Hindavi Swaraj movement, I cannot express my gratitude for your fine post. I came across your post as I was searching for Raireshwar and the Oath of Shivaji Maharaj, since I am trying to gather as much information and details I can about this event. This is in an effort to make a Commemorative alloy Medal about the Oath of Raireshwar in 2016. Please visit my website http://www.aasva.com for further details.
ReplyThank you for your passion and the respect for Shree Shivaji Maharaj. As an avid fan of the Hindavi Swaraj movement, I cannot express my gratitude for your fine post. I came across your post as I was searching for Raireshwar and the Oath of Shivaji Maharaj, since I am trying to gather as much information and details I can about this event. This is in an effort to make a Commemorative alloy Medal about the Oath of Raireshwar in 2016. Please visit my website http://www.aasva.com for further details.
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