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Kondhawali

Kondhawali ganpati festival 2015


Geography

Kondhawali is located at 17°57'50"N 73°46'2"E around 33 km from --Wai in Satara District. It is surrounded by the mountainous region of the Sahyādris. It is considered as one of the popular location for shooting film, as it is surrounded by water of dhom dam from another side and Hills of Kamalgad forth from another side. Kondhawali is situated on the krishna river.

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Demography

According to 2001 census in India, Kondhawali then had a population of 700-800. As of 2001, 11% of the population was under 6 years of age.

History

Kondhawali is birthplace of jiva mahale (bodyguard of Shivaji) who saved Shivaji from Afzal Khan at the Battle of Pratapgad.

Temples

There are 5 major temples in the village

  • Shree Bhairavanaath Temple
  • Hanuman Temple
  • Shree Datta Mandir
  • Siddheshwar Mandir
  • Gorakshanath Mandir
  • (janardan Chorat)

    Special Highlights

  • Kamalgad
  • Krishna River
  • Ram krishna hari aashram
  • References

    Kondhawali Wikipedia