Shivthar Ghal Fort
Shivthar Ghal also known as Sundarmath is a cave, about 34 km from Mahad, near Barasgaon. Samarth Ramdas dictated Dasbodh to Kalyanswami. Samarth Ramdas lived here for about 22 years. It is believed that this is where the first meeting between Shivaji and Samarth Ramdas took place.
The cave and surrounding area was renovated after Samarth Seva Mandal was formed in 1950. The campus includes dining hall and accommodation. Between 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm,the visitors can have the prasad. Shivthar Ghal Sundarmath Seva Samiti organizes various programs at this location. It was rediscovered by Shankar Shrikrishna Deo. Shivthar ghal is located in the pleasant surroundings of Varandha Ghat in the Sahyadris on the Bhor-Mahad road In Monsoons,there is a huge gigantic waterfall falling in front of the cave
Past Of Details :-
The Mores ruled over the region of Javali where Shivthar Ghal is situated. This place is strategically important and very difficult to conquer. These people were serving Adilshah, but even he had no powerful control over them. Chandrarao was the title conferred upon them by Adilshah. Shivaji Maharaj defeated them and brought this region under his control in 1648. Ramdas Swami came to reside here in 1649, and stayed till 1660. Dasbodha was written here. Before proceeding on “Dakshin Digvijay”, his great campaign in the southern India in 1776, Shivaji Maharaj took Ramdas Swami’s blessings here. For many years this place was undiscovered. However in 1930, 300 years after Shivaji Maharaj was born, Shankar Krishna Dev, an eminent follower of Ramdas Swami, discovered this great pilgrimage.
Way To Reach:-
From Pune :- Bund Garden Rd -4.8 km, 11 mins
From Mumbai :- Mumbai - Pune Expressway and National Highway 4/NH 4- 153 km, 2 hours 13 mins
