Gorakhgad Fort is a fort located 24 km from Murbad, Thane district, of Maharashtra. This fort is an important fort in Thane district. This fort was mainly used by sadhus or hermits for meditation.and also by local people's of surrounding village,[1] It was also used to guard the ancient trade route passing through Naneghat.
| Gorakhgad Fort | |
|---|---|
| Part of Sahyadri Hill Range | |
| Thane district, Maharashtra | |
 Gorakhgad fort | |
  Gorakhgad Fort | |
| Coordinates | 19°11′31.9″N 73°32′26.8″E / 19.192194°N 73.540778°E |
| Type | Hill fort |
| Height | 649.22 M(2130 Ft) |
| Site information | |
| Owner | Government of India |
| Open to the public | Yes |
| Condition | Ruins |
| Site history | |
| In use | Hermits for meditation |
| Materials | Stone |
Location
editThe nearest town is Dehri Talekhal village which is 24 km from murbad.
Description
editAfter main entrance gate there is an inscription in Marathi. There are rock cut water cisterns near the cave. The water is available round the year for drinking purpose. The cave is spacious and has square pillars.[2] There is a small Mahadev temple on the top. The Ahupe Ghat and Siddhagad can be seen from the top.[3]
Gallery
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Main gate of Gorakhgad Fort -
Gorakshnath temple on the top -
Cave on the fort -
Inside the Cave in the fort -
Rock-cut water cistern -
Way to the balekilla -
Inscription in Prakrut Marathi -
Steps to balekilla
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Gorakhgad, Sahyadri,Shivaji,Trekking,Marathi,Maharastra". Archived from the original on 31 May 2017. Retrieved 15 July 2017.
- ^ "Gazetteers Of The Bombay Presidency - Thana". Gazetteers.maharashtra.gov.in. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ Book "Saad Sahydrichi-Bhatkanti killyanchi" by P.K. Ghanekar