Introduction
Mumbai
Mumbai is the capital of Konkan region.
In which state is Ratnagiri?
Maharashtra state
Ratnagiri is a coastal district of Maharashtra state, situated in the western coast of India. It has north-south length of about 180 km and average east-west extension of about 64 km. This district comes between 16.30 to 18.04 north latitudes and 73.02 to 73.53 east longitude.
Who was born in Ratnagiri district of Maharashtra?
Ratnagiri is the birthplace of Indian freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. He was born on 23 July 1856 after which he moved to Pune with his family when he was 10 years old.
How many steps are there in Ratnagiri Temple?
Situated off the Chennai Vellore Highway, the temple is a well maintained and clean temple. The vehicle can go right upto the foot steps of the temple or you can climb a flight of around 150 stairs to reach the temple.
Why is it called Ratnagiri?
Ratnagiri is a port city located in the Konkan region of Maharashtra. The word Ratnagiri means the mountain of jewels in Marathi. This title is appropriate for this city as Ratnagiri has produced several great men like V.D. Sawarkar, Dr.
Why is Ratnagiri famous for?
Ratnagiri is the birthplace of Lokmanya Tilak as well as the workplace of Swatantryaveer Savarkar and Ratnagiri is known as the land of Vardamuni, Parshuram. In the Middle Ages, many European travelers and regiligious preachers visited the coast of Konkan.
What food is Ratnagiri famous for?
Food of Ratnagiri
So would be the Kombdi Vade , a konkani dish made of chicken and rice dumplings. The other treasures of the cuisine here include Alphonso mangoes, Cashews, Amboli, Sandan and different types of.
Who is King of Konkan?
Govinda II, a Rashtrakuta king, conferred the kingdom of North Konkan (the modern districts of Thane, Mumbai and Raigad) on Kapardin (Sanskrit: Wearing the kaparda, a peculiar braid or knot of hair – also a term for god Shiva/ Rishabhanatha) I, founder of the Northern Silhara family, around 800.
What is the old name of Konkan?
Historically, the limits of Konkan have been flexible, and it has been known by additional names like “Aparanta” and “Gomanchal”, the latter being defined as the coastal area between the Daman Ganga River in the north and the Gangavalli River in the south.
Which fruit is famous in Ratnagiri?
mangoes
The Ratnagiri district is especially famous for mangoes. More than 65,000 acres of land is under mango cultivation, and the biggest production of Alphonso mangoes in India is in Ratnagiri.
Conclusion
Best time to visit Ratnagiri is from October to March. The summer season of the place arrives with the month of March and till the month of May the hot climate at the place presists. The highest temperature during the summer season at this place that recorded is about 38°C.