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Popularly known as "Dakshin Kashi", in the olden days Wai was also called Virat Nagari. Known in for its temples and Wai, Panchgani, , Maharashtra, on the banks of the River and its temples this place is a must visit if you Also known by the names Katalgad and are planning a trip to Panchgani. Bhelanja, Kamalgad Fort is an amazing The city is also famous for the various film tourist destination for visitors. Standing at a shoots conducted here including those in height of 4522 ft, it offers a picturesque view , Marathi, Bhojpuri, Tamil and many of verdant green vegetation. It’s surrounded other langusaged. Some popular movies by dense woods and steeps rocks. Earlier, include--Gangaajal, Omkara, Dabangg, Wai, Satara, Maharashtra 412803, India the only way to reach this place was through Swades, Ishqiya, , , an artificial tunnel, which now is blocked by Zila Ghaziabad, Gulaab Gang, Dholya Ganapati is a temple dedicated to a big rock. You’ll be surprised not to see Express and many others. Lord Ganesha. It was built in 17th Century walls, buildings or any sort of a gateway at according to Hemadpanti architecture by this place, quite unlike a fort. the ruler of that time, Raja Bhoja, to protect the Wai town from any calamity or enemies. 3 Kalubai Temple Lord Ganesha has an immense importance in Maharashtra and this Ganapati temple is really famous for the huge statue of Lord Ganesha at the banks of River Krishna. The This Pdf and its contents are copyright © 2013,ixigo.com, all rights reserved. ixigo logo, the character and all other marks displayed herein are name of the temple 'Dholya Ganapati' is registered and/or common law trademarks of ixigo.com and/or third parties. derived because of the size of the deity's statue which is 10 ft tall and 8 ft in width and Wai, Panchgani Travel Guide - http://www.ixigo.com/travel-guide/wai,-panchgani page 2

Kalubai Temple, Wai, Panchgani, 992 Brhamanshai wai Maharshtra 9175034073 Located on a hill 1417 meters above sea level, the Kalubai Temple overlooks the picturesque Purandar Fort. Legend has it that the temple is more than 400 years old and was built during the rule of Shivaji . No definite date is available. The idol of Godess Kalubai wears two silver masks and silk finery. The masks are presented to the idol by members of the Gurav family, considered the hereditary custodians of the shrine. Members of this family take turns to conduct rituals here. If in the area this temple is a must visit.

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