Nagnathwadi, Lalgun

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Nagnathwadi
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Shri Nagnatha Temple, Nagnathwadi
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Nagnathwadi
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 17°46′09″N74°17′54″E / 17.76912°N 74.29826°E / 17.76912; 74.29826 Coordinates: 17°46′09″N74°17′54″E / 17.76912°N 74.29826°E / 17.76912; 74.29826
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State ..Maharashtra Flag(INDIA).png Maharashtra
District Satara
TalukaKhatav
Taluka H.Q. Vaduj
Nearest Town/Village Lalgun
Government
  BodyGram Panchayat
Population
  Total788 [1]
Languages
  Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
Pin Code
415503
Telephone Code02375
Vehicle registration MH-11

Nagnathwadi is a village near to Lalgun in Satara district of Maharashtra state in India. [2] It is known for the Lord Nagnatha Temple located on bank of Yerla river.

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History

During the time of Quit India Movment, a Parallel government (called Prati-Sarkar in Marathi) was formed in 1943 under the leadership of Krantisinh Nana Patil to fight against British rule. Many freedom fighters from Satara district had actively participated in the Prati-Sarkar movement. Ganpa Martanda Tambe alias Mali from Nagnathwadi was also involved in the Parallel Government Movement to fight against British rule. [3]

Geography

Nagnathwadi is situated on the bank of Yerla river and Ner dam is very close to its border. [4]

Shri Nagnatha Temple

Nagnathwadi is well known for Lord Nagnatha Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Nag devtas. The Shivlinga in the temple is in water 31 feet deep from ground. [5] Nagnath Yatra fair held every year in the month of Shravana in the Hindu calendar. [6]

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References

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