History
As per tradition, this place is where ancient epic sage, Shuka vanished in stones, hence becoming his last resting place. The place where Shuka believed to be merged into stones is a cave. Around the cave a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is built. The place Shukachari is surrounded by Mahadeva Hills and dense forests. There is a continuous flow of underground water called Ganga - Holy Water from GoMukh which is called Jivant Zhara by faith and has a great significance in ancient Indian history. Shukachari is a resting place for Tapashcharya called Deep Meditation. The architecture of Shukachari temple suggest it was built in the 14 to 16th centuries probably in the Chalukya period.
Shukachari is situated at Khanapur & Atpadi Taluka in Sangli District. A historical place called Banurgad or Bhupalgad fort which is situated 3 km from "Shukachari" in "Khanapur taluka" of Sangli district.
A tomb of Bahirji Naik (Shivaji's Chief of Intelligence, Indian spy, military commander and an efficient soldier, and notable Ramoshi-Berad in the army of Shivaji Maharaj in the time of the Mughal Empire) is situated at Banurgad/Bhupalgad fort in Khanapur taluka of Sangli district.
Villages Situated Near Shukachari
At - Kusbawade, Post - Palashi, Taluka - Khanapur, Dist - Sangli, pincode - 415307
At - Tadachiwadi(Shukhnagar), Taluka - Khanapur, Dist - Sangli, pincode - 415307.
At - Banurgad/Bhupalgad, Taluka - Khanapur, Dist - Sangli, pincode - 415307.
At - Palashi, Taluka - Khanapur, Dist - Sangli, pincode - 415307.
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