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A panel comprising 13 countries, including India, names cyclones in the region. In 2020, a new list was released that had 169 names of cyclones, having 13 suggested names each from 13 countries. Find out what Taukate means and name of the next cyclone in the region. Cyclone Tauktae (pronounced as Tau’Te) intensified into a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ 

                                                                                

Matheran  is a  hill station  and a  municipal council  in  Karjat   Tahsil  in the  Raigad district  in the  Indian   state  of  Maharashtra . Matheran is part of the  Mumbai Metropolitan Region . Matheran is one of the smallest hill stations in India.  

  Different Types of Mangoes In India You Should Know About! 1. Banganapalli, also known as Safedi 2. Payri 3. Kesar 4. Neelum 5. Alphonso/Hapus   6. Dasheri  7. Totapuri   8. Chausa   9. Himsagar 10. Langra

  The eighth largest metropolises in India, Pune is located in the state of Maharashtra. It is the second largest city in the state after Mumbai, and is an important city in terms of its economical and industrial growth. Once the hometown of Marathas and a centre of power for the Maratha Empire, the presence of the numerous edifices in Pune links to its rich and glorious past. The city leads as the ‘veritable heartland’ of cultural Maharashtra. Pune also has made its mark as the educational epicenter winning itself the sobriquet, ‘The Oxford of the East’. Not just that, it has a growing industrial hinterland, with information technology, engineering and automotive companies sprouting. The city is known for cultural activities like classical music, spirituality, theatre, sports, and literature. Pune is a pleasant travel getaway destination to spend a quiet holiday. District At a Glance Area : 15,643 Sq. Km. Population: 94,26,959 No. of Muncipal Corporations : 2 Tehsils : 14 Literacy...

  Swami Samarth,   also known as Swami of   Akkalkot  , was an Indian spiritual master of the Dattatreya Tradition . He was 7 feet 6 inches tall . He is a widely known spiritual figure in various Indian states including   Maharashtra . He lived during the nineteenth century. Swami Samarth traveled all across the Indian subcontinent and eventually set his abode at  Akkalkot , a village in present-day  Maharashtra . He is thought to have initially arrived at  Akkalkot  on a Wednesday, during either September or October in 1856. He resided at Akkalkot for close to 22 years. His parentage and origins remain obscure. Some other Indian saints and spiritual figures including  Sai Baba  of Shirdi and  Gajanan Maharaj  of Shegaon also have similarly unknown origins. According to legend, once when a disciple asked Swami a question about his birth, Swami responded that he had originated from a banyan tree ( vata-vriksha  in Mara...

 

 

 

  Ashtavinayaka  ( Marathi :  अष्टविनायक ) literally means "eight  Ganeshas " in  Sanskrit . Ganesh is the  Hinduism / Hindu  deity of unity, prosperity, learning, and removing obstacles. The term refers to eight  Ganeshas . Ashtavinayaka yatra trip refers to a pilgrimage to the eight  Hindu temples  in  Maharashtra   state  of India that house eight distinct idols of Ganesh, in a pre-ascertained sequence. The Ashtavinayak  yatra  or pilgrimage covers the eight ancient holy temples of Ganesh which are situated around  Pune . Each of these temples has its own individual legend and history, as distinct from each other as the  murtis  in each temple. The form of each murti of Ganesh and His trunk are distinct from one another. However, there are other temples of eight Ganesh in various other parts of Maharashtra

 

 

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