National Monument 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 CE in Hemadpanthi style of architecture and are located near Satara.
- National Monument Authority chairman Shri 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.
- Mahuli, also called Sangam Mahuli from its position at the meeting of the Krshna and the Yenna, is a holy town about three miles east of Satara.
- The town is divided into two parts, Ksetra Mahuli on the east bank of the Krshna and Sangam Mahuli on the west bank of the Krshna.
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