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The largest Ganesh statues, on display to the public, are usually immersed on Anant Chaturdasi - 11 days after the first day of the Ganesh festival. Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day Hindu festival celebrated to honor the God Ganesha's birthday. He is the younger son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Ganesha is known by 108 different names and is the Lord of arts and sciences and the deva of wisdom. He is honored at the start of rituals and ceremonies as he's considered the God of beginnings. He's widely and dearly referred to as Ganapati or Vinayaka.  The festival begins on Shukla Chaturthi which is the fourth day of the waxing moon period and ends on the 14th day of the waxing moon period known as Anant Chaturdashi. During the festival, colorful pandals (temporary shrines) are set up and the Lord is worshiped for ten days.  There are four main rituals during the festival - Pranapratishhtha - the process of infusing the deity into a murti or idol, Shhodashopac...

Lonar crater is a very famous attraction in Maharashtra. Lonar town is located near Aurangabad. Lonar lake was created by a unique impact of the meteorite on the earth. It was formed approximately 50,000 years ago. Lonar crater is world’s 3rd largest crater. The crater is 150 meters deep, 1.83 km wide and has 1.2 km mean diameter. It was chosen among “7 WONDERS OF MAHARASHTRA” by Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation(MTDC). This lake was ranked in top 7 spots after reviewing over 350 tourist spots in Maharashtra. This crater was first discovered in 1823 by British officer J.E.Alexander. Lonar crater lake has very thick forest around it, it was unknown till many years. The water of the lake is both alkaline & saline in nature. Water in the lakes contains large content of salts or sodas. 2 small stream channels drain into the lake and a sweet water is located on the southern side. A Large quantity of Sodas is removed from the crater when the water level reduces in th...

Raigad "Fort Raigad is much more than a mere tourist spot. It is a sacred place of pilgrimage, which has left an imprint of the grand vision of Hindavi Swarajya as cherished by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj." Fort Raigad was the capital of the most illustrious Maratha sovereign, nurtured by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is a monument of his prophetic vision of Hindavi Swarajya. This is a preamble prior to your electrifying excursion around Fort Raigad. It has been described by European historians as 'The Gibralter of East'. Various landmarks have lent it the credo of 'Shivtirth'. The holy shrine has become vibrant by the valor, courage, and patriotism of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. The sheer vertical rock face tearing into the sky above, appears defiant and insurmountable. It has stemmed many a foreign aggression and protected the Hindavi Swarajya during those historic times. This tour is for whom? Monument Lovers Shutter Bugs (P...

Anjaneri The fort of Anjaneri, being the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, has a great historical importance. Lord Hanuman was the son of Pavan (the wind) and Anjani, and hence the fort is called as Anjaneri. Anjaneri is one of the important forts in the ranges of Tryambakeshwar near Nashik. The Nashik-Tryambakeshwar road is branched at a distance of 20 km from Nashik as Anjaneri Phata. Anjaneri is surrounded by Magical Mountains & Mystic Mist... This tour is for whom? 1. Trek Lovers 2. Shutter Bugs (Photographers) 3. Children / School Children's 4. Families / Friends  5. In short Everyone !!! Photo Tour Schedule: 1. Gather at Thane station east @ 6 am 2. Start the journey @ 6:30 am 3. Break for the breakfast @ 8:30 am 4. Reach Ajnaneri Base Village by 10:30 am 5. Start the Trek by 11:00 am 6. Reach the Top, Explore the area and have the lunch on the top. 7. Start the descend by 3:00 pm 8. Reach the base village and start the return jou...

Nagla Forest Trail Nagla Forest is situated to the North of the Bassein Creek. It is the very less traveled route of SGNP. This place is full of birds, reptiles, insects, and people who love being around nature. 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 Fountain Hotel @ 8:00 am - Head towards  Nagla Block  @ 8:15 am - Start the Nagla Forest Trail @ 8:45 am - Explore the Beautiful Forest and experience the nature. - Start the return journey @ 12:00 pm - Bid adieu and return to respective destinations. Things to Carry: - 1-2 Ltrs Water -  Camera (Optional - Capture the moments in your Heart !!!) - Cap - Breakfast for the Day. -  Full Sleeves Cloths. Cost: All expenses will be done as per they arise, by individual members, This event is for Photography and fu...

Thane's one of the best botanical gardens. Started on 25th Dec 2011.  Dattaji Salvi udyan is the place where you will find many different varieties of flowers, plants, butterflies, insects. The garden will also be beneficial for students in their studies. The forest department has also taken a great initiative to plant exotic plants and shrubs so that interested people can gain some knowledge about botanical plants and shrubs. The garden, spread across 4600 sq mt area, boasts of some exotic trees, herbs, shrubs, creeps, medicinal plants, ornamental plants, flowering, aromatic, perennial etc. The authorities plan to put up details like the name, botanical name and other information of the plant. Every species will have details written/ printed on the nameplates/tags which will be put near every plant. The herbs and shrubs planted in the garden have been procured from various cities like Pune, Nasik, Vasai, and others.  The botanical garden is located in Thane ...