Gorakhgad

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Gorakhgad Fort
Part of Sahyadri Hill Range
Thane district, Maharashtra
Gorakhgad.jpg
Gorakhgad fort
Gorakhgad Fort is located in Maharashtra
Gorakhgad Fort
Gorakhgad Fort
Coordinates19°11′31.9″N 73°32′26.8″E / 19.192194°N 73.540778°E / 19.192194; 73.540778
TypeHill fort
Height649.22 M(2130 Ft)
Site information
OwnerGovernment of India
Open to
the public		Yes
ConditionRuins
Site history
In useHermits for meditation
MaterialsStone

Gorakhgad Fort is a fort located 24 km from Murbad, Thane district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Thane district. This fort was mainly used by sadhus or hermits for meditation.and also by local people's of surrounding village,[1] It was also used to guard the ancient trade route passing through Naneghat.

Location[]

The nearest town is Dehri Talekhal village which is 24km from murbad.

Description[]

After main entrance gate there is an inscription in Marathi. There are rock cut water cisterns near the cave. The water is available round the year for drinking purpose. The cave is spacious and has square pillars.[2] There is a small Mahadev temple on the top. The Ahupe Ghat and Siddhagad can be seen from the top.[3]

Gallery[]

  • Main gate of Gorakhgad Fort

  • Gorakshnath temple on the top

  • Cave on the fort

  • Inside the Cave in the fort

  • Rock-cut water cistern

  • Way to the balekilla

  • Inscription in Prakrut Marathi

  • Steps to balekilla

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ http://trekshitiz.com/trekshitiz/marathi/Gorakhgad-Trek-G-Alpha.html
  2. ^ https://gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in/cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Thana%20District/places_Gorakhgad.html
  3. ^ Book "Saad Sahydrichi-Bhatkanti killyanchi" by P.K. Ghanekar

Coordinates: 19°11′31.9″N 73°32′26.8″E / 19.192194°N 73.540778°E / 19.192194; 73.540778

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