This is one of the fort in
Konkan situated in Ratnagiri district, besieged by the charming Arabian Sea on
the three sides, the massive Ratnadurg Fort presents a splendid look. A massive
structure in the shape of a horseshoe, with a length of 1,300 meters and a width
of 1,000 meters, Ratnadurg Fort was once a strong hold of the Maratha Empire.
A small hill on the Ratnagiri
seashore hasdivided the Ratnagiri shore in two parts. In local language,
Marathi, it isknown as "Kala Samudra"/"White Samudra"
(Black/White sea)Ratnadurga, popularly known as Bhagavati fort, with area of
120 acres, is situated on this hill. The fort is surrounded by sea.
The
temple of Goddess Bhagavati is situated here. Navaratri festival is a major
festival celebrated here. Many devotees flock to this temple during Navaratri
for darshan of the goddess. A light house is also situated in the fort, which
guides the ships/vessel's traveling in the Ratnagiri Sea. The fort is in ruins
now. One can see the entire Ratnagiri city from this fort. Viewing the Sunset
from this fort is a major attraction for the tourists.. The beautiful sight of
sun dipping into the sea is a must see for the tourists.
Shri
Shivaji Maharaj won it in 1670 from Adilshah The
fort was used as a watch point for keeping vigil on the pirates. Perhaps this
was the main reason for construction of fort on this hill. This is very easily
accessible fort. Small kids, elderly persons can easily climb this hill. There
is a motorway, so one can drive up to the top.
Ratnagiri
bus stand is approx. 3 to 4 k.m. and 15 k.m. from Ratanagiri railway station.
All the express /super express/Rajdhani trains have halt here.
Some
of best thing to watch near ratandurg are,
Aquarium
:
One
of best aquarium to watch and best attraction is skeleton of whale fish and big
tortoise also many more small and big fishes to see.
Light
House:
At
top of Ratandurg there is one light house which is used to show direction for
ships.
Gate
way of Ratanagiri:
Its gateway of ratnagiri from sea to land. Romantic place
to spend evening.
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