Vaibhavwadi

Vaibhavwadi
वैभववाडी
town
Vaibhavwadi

Location in Maharashtra, India

Coordinates: 16°29′47″N 73°44′45″E / 16.49639°N 73.74583°ECoordinates: 16°29′47″N 73°44′45″E / 16.49639°N 73.74583°E
Country  India
State Maharashtra
Region Konkan
District Sindhudurg
Languages
  Official Marathi, Malvani
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
PIN 416810
Nearest city Kankavali / Kolhapur
Website sindhudurg.nic.in

Vaibhavwadi is a tehsil in Kankavli subdivision of Sindhudurg district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

References

    It was earlier a small market town by the name Vabhwe .In the early 1980s it was accorded the status of Tehsil under the new district-Sindhudurg. Located to the north-east of Kankavali, Vaibhavwadi is off National Highway 17 and is on the district’s eastern border with Kolhapur District. Nandgaon is 22 km south.

    A strong influence of Kolhapuri and Konkani civilizations is prevalent in the area. The prime attraction here is some ancient caves amid dense forest and mountains. Dating back to the period of the Pandavas, these caves are noted for its magnificent carvings.

    Vaibhavwadi Road Railway Station, managed by the Konkan Railways, serve the area.

    Climate

    Vaibhavwadi has a semi-tropical climate and remains warm and humid in most of the year. It has three clear seasons : Rainy (June - October), winter (November-mid February) and Summer (mid February–May). Temperatures vary between Max. 32 °C and monsoon winds bring heavy rains (average rainfall 3240.10 mm).

    Major crops are = Rice, Mango, Cashewnut, Coconut, Vari, Nachani, Groundnut, Jackfruit, Beetlenut and spices.

    Cuisine

    The cuisine of the Vaibhavwadi is popularly known as Malvani cuisine. Coconut, Rice and fish assume prime significance in the Malavani cuisine. "Kombdi Vade", a chicken savoury, is the most popular dish here. Others include Ukadya Tandulachi Pej (उकड्या तांदळाची पेज - a semi-fluid boiled preparation made of brown-red rice variety) and Sol Kadhi (सोल कढी - A preparation made of Sol (kokum) सोल and coconut milk).

    Mango is a major factor to the life of Sindhudurg. Varieties of Alphonso Mango (हापुस आंबा ) from Devgad are particularly popular. Other varieties of mango: Mankur (मानकुर), Pāyari (पायरी) and Karel (करेल - used for preparing Mango Pickle) are also popular for their distinct taste.

    The Malvani cuisine also has many vegetarian dishes, including garyache sandan, pickle of karmal, bimble, amba halad, karadichi bhakri, kanyacha sanja, appe, ghavan, dalimichi usual, and kaju usual.

    Tourism

    Vaibhawadi is one of the big attractions for tourists. Here we can see beauty of nature. At one side high mountains with greenery. In the morning evening we can take the enjoyment of fog. In the rainy season natural beauty is highly increases due to waterfalls.

    Located at Sherpe village in Vaibhavwadi taluka this waterfall is known as Swimmers Delight. A swim in its cool pool is very safe and refreshing. Here one can easily explore the secret of cascading water by reaching close to the spot from where water emerges from the top in the form of bubbles through hard and compact rocks. the area around the waterfall is also a natural habitat for the rare species of birds, specially for the Hornbills.

    Vaibhawadi is 39 km from Kankawali Aianari caves:These caves are 8 km from village Bhuibavda in Sahyadri range. These is a natures wonder of spring flowing continuously in the cave. You can see 5 kundas as Pandavekundas. There is a local belief that Bhima, the pandav, killed Bakasur, in the forest, nearby.

    Prime Attractions

    Napne Waterfall
    Vyaghreshwar Waterfall

    Beaches Near Vaibhavwadi

    Sindhudurg Guide

    Sindhudurg Tour Guide Pvt Ltd[1] is an innovative initiative launched to boost tourism in Sindhudurg district. The organization trains youth from local communities to take various self-employment opportunities in tourism industry. These trainees are later motivated to run businesses like tourist guides, tour operators, travel agency, rental cars, home stays, agro tourism, water sports and village tourism. More details about this initiatives can be found on www.sindhudurgguide.com.

    Folk Arts

    In Indian mythology the ten incarnations of lord Vishnu is collectively known as Dashavatara. To preserve the universe from destruction Vishnu took ten different forms (avatars) from time to time. They are Matsya (Fish), Katchha (Turtle), Varaha (Boar), Narsimha) (half man half Lion), Waman (A brahman boy), Purshuram, Rama, Krishna, Buddha, and Kalki.

    In Sindhudurg Dashavatar is Most popular artform. Dance ritual dramas are held in most of the temples during festive occasions. interesting characters in these dramas are Apsaras (Heavenly maidens) Their role in womans attaire are played by the mens.

    There are nine original Dashavatara performing groups in sindhudurg and Walawalkar group is believed to be the first. Credit also goes to pioneer Mr. shymnaikji kale who introduced Dashavatar in Sindhudurg in the 11th century, same Dashavatar is today known as Adivere Dashavatar in which ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu are presented one after the other on the stage.

    Location and Reaching there

    Road

    Vaibhavwadi is easily accessible by Road & Railway. By road, Vaibhavwadi is 543 km away from Mumbai, 112 km from Ratnagiri. When arriving from Mumbai or Goa, take National Highway NH-17 till Talere and then take a State Transport bus or Rickshaw for an approximately 35 km ride to Vaibhavwadi.

    Railways

    Vaibhavwadi station lies on the Konkan Railway. Nearly every train running on Konkan Railway has a stop at Vaibhavwadi Station.[2]

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