Shukachari

Shukachari is a Hill Place located in the hill ranges known as Mahadev Hills between Atpadi and Khanapur of Sangli district, Maharashtra, India. As per Puran this place is believed to be the place of the epic sage Shukamuni or Shuka, son of Vyas.

History

As per tradition, this place is where ancient epic sage, Shuka vanished in stones, hence becoming his last resting place. The place where Shuka believed to be merged into stones is a cave. Around the cave a temple dedicated to lord shiva is built. The architecture of temple suggest it should be built in 14 to 16th century probably in Chalukya period.

Location

Its location is the border of Solapur and Sangli districts. This place is well connected by road from Atpadi.

Festival of shukachari

A month long festival is held in Indian calender month 'Shravan', roughly falling in July–August.