Moments Shoot's Photo Walk 5 - Festival of Lights @ Durgadi Fort on 17th Nov 2013

Durgadi Fort

Durgadi is a derived from union of two Marathi words Durga (A Hindu Goddess) and Gaad (Which means 'Fort' in Marathi language). Durgadi Fort is Kalyan city's most adored historical monument, a sacred worshiping place and even a recreation spot for many Kalyankars. Durgadi Fort also called as Durgadi Killa was constructed during Shivaji's Era in honour of hindu deity Mata Durga.

Shivaji Maharaj captured Kalyan and Bhiwandi from Adilshah on 24th October 1654. He built a fort near the creek as a support to Kalyan and used it as a dock to manufacture ships. It is said that wealth was found during excavation for the fort foundation. Since it was due Goddess Durga’s blessings, the fort was named “Durgadi”. There were 340 Portuguese workers employed to build the fort.

Durgadi was captured by Moghul Sardar Hasan Ali Khan in 1682. Sambhaji Maharaj recaptured it. However the Moghuls took over it in 1689. It later went into the hands of Peshwas. In 1728, the Portuguese attacked Durgadi, but were repelled by Peshwa commander Shankarji Keshav.

On Tripurari Pornima, Durgadi Fort is illuminate with the Hundreds of the Diyas, its festival of lights.

Ganesh Ghat

Ganesh ghat, recently created by the Corporation as a creek side 'chowpatty' for Kalyan residents is currently the most popular place in town. Apart from the mandatory 'bhel-puri' 'paani-puri' stalls and portable merry-go-rounds it also seems to have a 'katta' for people to hang out.

This photo walk is for whom?

Nature/Monuments Lovers
Shutter Bugs (Photographers)
Children / School Children's
Families / Friends
In short Everyone !!!

Photo Walk Schedule:

Gather at Kalyan Station west @ 4:00 pm
Head towards Ghanesh Ghat by local transport @ 4:30 pm
Reach Ghanesh Ghat & have some snacks & explore the place
Head towards Durgadi Fort @ 5:30 pm
Explore the Fort and experience the sunset from the Fort
Witness & participate the Festival of Lights after the sunset
Capture all the beautiful, creative lights creation
Start the return journey to Kalyan Station @ 8:30 pm
Bid adieu and return to respective destinations.

Things to Carry:
1. 1-2 Ltrs Water
2. Camera (Optional - Capture the moments in your Heart !!!)
3. Cap

Cost:
All expenses will be done as per they arise, by individual members, This event is for Photography and fun.

Confirm your participation on:
Nikhil 9820 432 576

All our Photo-walk's are Eco-friendly, kindly take care of nature around us.
Smoking and Drinking alcohol during, Photo-walk is strictly prohibited if anyone found doing that will be expelled from Photo-walk without refund.
Respect the Heritage and culture. Do Not Litter, Participants are requested to carry the waste back to the city and dispose it off in dustbins.
Leader’s decision will be final and binding on all members. No Arguments will be entertained.
Moments Shoot is not liable in any way whatsoever for any injury or loss (including any indirect or consequential loss) of any kind to person or property suffered by any participant whether by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent.

Regards,
Moments Shoot

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