Raireshwar

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Raireshwar
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Raireshwar
Location in Maharashtra, India
Coordinates: 18°03′N73°44′E / 18.050°N 73.733°E / 18.050; 73.733
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Maharashtra
District Pune
Elevation
1,373 m (4,505 ft)
Languages
  Official Marathi
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)

Raireshwar Fort is in Bhor taluka near Pune, India, 82 km (51 mi) away. It is between various hills and forts, such as Kenjalgad. In the Maratha Empire age, it was a significant fort.

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Rairashwar is known for its seven-coloured soil (mine with seven colour rocks which made this soil), which has evoked the interest of geologists. [1]

Temple

Raireshwar has a temple famous for its historical importance. The temple is very old and of stone structure, but it was later re-constructed in the 18th century. The temple is on a plateau, with many beautiful flowers; during monsoon, it is the best time to visit.

Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj took the oath of the foundation of ‘Hindavi Swarajya’ at Shri Raireshwar temple on Chaitra Shu. In 1645, Saptami and his companion Mavalas went against the invasive foreign dynasties of that time. Hence, Raireshwar holds special importance as the origin of Hindavi Swarajya. [2]

Tourism

The Raireshwar plateau in Pune's Bhor Taluka is renowned for its historical significance and is a popular tourist and trekking destination in Maharashtra. The location is easily reachable by private or public transportation and is 80 kilometres from Pune. In Raireshwar fort camping is available. [2] The places worth visiting in Raireshwar are Raireshwar Mandir, Gomukh Lake, Nakhinda (also known as Aswal Lake) and Pandavleni.

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References

  1. "Pune: Experts To Study Seven Coloured Soil At Raireshwar Plateau". Punekar News. 11 April 2022. Retrieved 5 January 2023.
  2. 1 2 Phadnis, Ashish (28 July 2017). "Shivaji swore to build his 'Hindavi Swarajya' here". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 5 January 2023.