NMA compiles review report of development at Mahuli group of temples in Maharashtra

New Delhi, Jul 4: The National Monuments Authority (NMA) to submit a report on comprehensive development of Mahuli group of temples to Ministry of Culture. The famous group of temples - known as Dakshin Kashi, comprise of five temples belonging to 11th and 12th century CE in Hemadpanthi style of architecture and are located near Satara.

 

 

 

 

National Monument Authority Chairman Tarun Vijay paid a visit to see status of Samadhis of great Maratha queens Rani Tarabai Bhosle and Rani Yesho Bai Bhosle in Mahuli, Satara. He was accompanied by senior ASI officers and historians. He said Maharani Tarabai’s contribution to India’s freedom and her courageous rule to thwart Mughals is immense and her memory must be protected for inspiring coming generations.

 

 

 

 

 

He also said that this can be done with state govt and central govt’s joint move at a massive scale. He will try to draw attention of CM and Dy CM Maharashtra in this regard, Tarun Vijay said. Tarun Vijay was accompanied with ASI officer Gajanan Mandaware and renowned Maratha Historian Mohan Shete.

 

He also visited Ramtek temple group , Ambala Gate, Sindoori bawli, Mansar Buddhist stupa . He said he will submit a comprehensive report to Union Minister of Culture Kishan Reddy and recommend including Ramtek and Mahuli group of temples on banks of Krishna river in Centrally Protected Monuments list and helping samadhis of Maharani Tarabai and Yeshubai develop in a befitting manner.