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karmarkar museum Vinayak Pandurang Karmarkar was a pioneering Indian sculptor born in 1873 in the village of Malad in the state of Maharashtra. He was a self-taught artist who created sculptures in a variety of mediums including stone, bronze, and wood. Karmarkar’s sculptures were known for their lifelike quality and intricate details, and he is […]
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Prachin Kokan Museum is an open-air museum which depicts the cultural and religious aspects of the Kokan region. The museum has also a store of Kokan handicrafts and local products.
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak, popularly known as Lokmanya Tilak, was born on 23rd July 1856 in Ratnagiri’s Chikhalgaon. This place is nearly 20 km away from Ratnagiri. His house is retained as a tribute to his freedom struggle. The Archaeological Department of the State of Maharashtra has conserved his birthplace as a memorial. There’s a statue […]
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Moving from Harnai village towards Paj Pandhari village, there is a catholic church at a distance of 3 km. It is nearly 200 years old and perhaps built by the Portuguese. The Altar is 12-15 feet high and has beautiful and ancient wooden carving. There is no clear information about its origin. Jesus’s mother was […]
