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JUNNAR |
| Shiveneri Fort |
| Ozar |
Junnar Taluka is famous for its wells and Dams. Crops like Bajara and Rice are grown in this region and the most commonly grown rice here is Giresal . Vegetables like Tomato, Potato, Onion are also grown. You can also see flower gardens in this area. The main business of the people in this region is Hand made Papers and Woolen Blankets. Oil Refinenary and Sugar Factory make up the industrial area. Adivasi Tribes are also found in this region. The famous and historical fort of Shivnary where Shivaji Maharaj was born is in this region. The famous temple of Lord Shiva i.e. Bhimashankar is in this area. There is also a Satellite Center in Arvi.
Fort
Shivaneri
90 kms away from Pune is the fort where Shivaji Maharaj
was born, it was in 1627. The fort is very difficult to climb hence
safe from enemies, so Shahaji kept Jijabai in this fort during her
pregnancy. Shivaji was named after the name of a goddess
'Devi Shivai'. Shivaji spent his childhood on this fort. He acquired all
the skills and training on this fort which he used while establishing
Swaraj. He learnt the early lessons of Swaraj on this fort.Near to the
fort is Nane ghat to give a great view of Konkan Plateau and natural
scenery. Close from here there is another fort named Jivdhan which is
famous for trekking. If one goes by the road to the fort he has to go
through 7 doors to reach the actual fort. 'Devi Shivai' temple is also on
the road to this fort. At the center of the fort is a water pond which is
called 'Badami Talav'. To the South of 'Badami Talav' are the statues
Jijabai and child Shivaji.Other places to see on this fort are
Dongarmatha, Kaman Take and Kadeloot Tok.
Ozar (Shri vighneshwar)
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Shri Vighneshwar situated at Ozar near
Junnar town.Ozar is around 102 kms from Pune and 10 kms. from
Junnar.The idol is believed to be "Swayambhu" as was found or
not sculpted by human hands. The Shri Vighneshwar temple was built
in 1833. The temple is famous for its Deepmala's and its
Golden dome.According to legend King Abhinandana performed many sacrifices to
become Indra, Indra after hearing this sent Kala ( Time as destroyer)
himself in form of Vighnasura to obstruct he sacrifices. At this all the
world also halted and suffered. All Vedic rites also halted so the gods
prayed to Ganpati. Ganpati defeated Vighnasura Making him one of the
Gana's, Vighnasura requested Ganpati to use his name as prefix and stay at
Ozar to which Ganpati agreed.
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