From Dhamapur to Devbaug

Built in the year 1530 by the local villagers, Dhamapur Lake is one of the biggest of its kind. Visitors to the lake gaze upon its calm, azure waters, soothe their senses with the lush green of the hills that surround it on either side, offer a prayer to seek blessings of the deity that … Continue reading From Dhamapur to Devbaug

The Commoner and the King.

On a recent visit to Sindhudurg district in Konkan, we visited the Sawantwadi Palace which belonged to the royal family of the Sawant Bhonsles. The palace was built by Khem Sawant III during his reign that lasted from 1775 to 1803. One section of the palace has been converted into a museum. It was while … Continue reading The Commoner and the King.