A bastion of Bhavangad (near Kelva beach) still standing strong! This Fort was built by the Marathas under Chimaji Appa in the rains of 1737. Hence, the stones were placed one above the other without using any cementing material! It played a prominent role in the conquest of the Portuguese Bassein Fort (Vasai Fort). #kelvabeach #kelva #bhavangad #marathas #chimajiappa #fort #portuguese #bastion (at Bhavangad Fort) https://www.instagram.com/p/BpqQC39gifA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7nzt0ie1i4nh

#Bhavangad or #Bhawangad (also known as #Bhavanigad locally is equidistant from with Kelve or Saphale. We went by a hired multi-seater vehicle from Palghar station & back. 85/- per head for a group of 7 & total 600/-. This fort is on a small hillock, that is easily climbed within 10 minutes. It is bounded by a fence and a gate protects its entrance. The temple of the deity is immediately in the front after you enter the arched entrance. The fort is in ruins. The specialty of this fort is that no cementing material like lime or anything has been used to bind the huge square stones used to build this fort! There is a cave, one inside the other on the the opposite side of the arched entrance.