Mokhada Tehsil

Bohada Festival Mokhada

Bohada Yatra Festival is held on Rangpanchami at Jagdambamata Devi Temple in Mokhada. Bohada is a very ancient and culturally rich traditional festival of the tribal people celebrated in Mokhada taluka of Palghar district of Maharashtra. The history of this festival dates back to about 300 to 400 years ago and is associated with the Konkan and Warli tribal tribes.

Features of Bohada Festival:

Festival Period: This festival is usually celebrated in the spring season, i.e. during Akshaya Tritiya or Shimga (Holi). The festival lasts for three days. Nature of the Festival: The village goddess and other tribal deities are worshipped in this festival. On this occasion, the entire village is decorated extensively, and people participate in the festival in traditional costumes.

Masks (Songam): The most distinctive part of Bohada is the masks of various deities and mythological characters – called ‘Songam’. These masks are carefully prepared every year. Dance and Songs: Wearing masks, artists present stories from epics like Ramayana and Mahabharata. The atmosphere is filled with the use of traditional instruments like Sambal, Shehnai, etc. Mass Participation: People from various places like Mokhada, Jawhar, Peth (Nashik) come to participate in the Bohada festival. This festival is not only religious but also a symbol of cultural and social unity. Importance of the Festival: Bohada is not just a festival, it is a living legacy that showcases the beliefs, art, history, and cultural traditions of tribal life. This festival is a means of preserving the traditions passed down from generation to generation and passing them on to the next generation.

Suryamal Tourism Center:

Suryamal is a beautiful and scenic hill station in Mokhada taluka. This place is close to Palghar district and is situated in the Sahyadri mountain ranges. Suryamal is at an altitude of about 1,800 feet above sea level, so the weather here is cool and pleasant. A large number of tourists visit there to watch the sunrise and sunset. Also, during the monsoon, a large number of tourists flock there to see the breathtaking view of the natural beauty and small waterfalls.

Features of Suryamala Tourism

1. Natural beauty and weather

Surrounded by lush green hills – The climate is cool and pleasant throughout the year. Mist and waterfalls during monsoon – During monsoon, one can see lush greenery and small waterfalls. Cold weather in winter – Like other hill stations in the Sahyadri, the cold here is a different experience.

2. Trekking and adventure spot

Trekking enthusiasts will love it – there are great opportunities for trekking in the nearby mountains. Famous route for cycling and bike rides – Many bike riders from Mumbai and Thane come here.

3. Major attractions

Suryamal Mountain – From here you can see a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountain ranges. Local Goddess Temple and Tribal Culture – This is home to the Warli tribals, where you can experience their culture and Warli art. Tande Mountain – A great place to watch the sunrise and sunset.

4. Best time to visit

Monsoon (July-September) – Lush green scenery and waterfalls Winter (November-February) – Cool weather and clear skies Suryamal is a peaceful and great place for nature lovers.

Deobandh Ganapati Temple and Tourist Spot:-

Deobandh in Mokhada taluka is a very remote and mountainous place. The Shree Sundarnarayan Ganesh Sanskar Kendra has been established by the Sahyadri Adivasi Bahuvidh Seva Sangh in Deobandh. The Shree Ganesh Temple of Deobandh was built in 1986.

This place is called Deobandh Ganapati, because of the Deobandh river that flows through here in winding turns! The name of Deobandh does not appear on the map. The reason is that only a certain distance of the river has this name. The main river is Vaitarna. This tributary of Vaitarna, this river is called Pinjal (Deobandh). There is a bridge on this river near Khodala village. If you look to the right from the bridge, you can see a huge rock blocking half of the river in the

riverbed. It did not fall from somewhere, but seems to have been placed horizontally on purpose. Since the gods built this dam, it is called ‘Deobandh’ by the tribals.

It is also said that this enterprise was done by Bhima, one of the five Pandavas.

Vasala Buddhist Cave: –

The Pandava Caves at Washala are an important historical and archaeological site in Mokhada taluka of Maharashtra. These caves are associated with ancient Indian culture and Buddhism.

Features of Pandava Cave:

1. Location :

Washala village, Thane district, Maharashtra. Nestled in the Sahyadri mountain range, situated in a scenic area.

2. History:

These caves are Buddhist caves, probably carved in the first millennium AD. Although this place has been associated with the Pandavas, there is no historical evidence for this. It is likely that these caves were used by Buddhist monks for meditation.

3. Structure: These caves contain stupas, chaityas and viharas. The caves are decorated with carvings and Buddhist symbols are found in some places. Some of these caves also have water tanks. These caves are important from a historical and religious point of view. Also, they can be a beautiful tourist destination for nature lovers and history buffs.

Mokhada taluka has a majority tribal population. Warli painting and Tarpa dance are the cultural identity of the taluka.

Madhya Vaitarna and Palaspada (Tiger Dam) are important dams in Mokhada taluka.

Constituency

The entire area of ​​Mokhada taluka falls under the Lok Sabha constituency 22-Palghar (A.J.).

The entire area of ​​Mokhada taluka falls under the assembly constituency 129-Vikramgad (A.J).

Public Facilities

Postal

Mokhada Post Office,

Mokhada Main Road Mokhada, Maharashtra 401604

Nagarpanchayat

Mokhada Nagarpanchayat

Near Tehsildar Office New Building, Mokhada, District – Palghar, Pin : 401604,

Tel. No. 02529 – 295429

Banks

1. Bank of Baroda,

Branch Mokhada Main Road, Mokhada Maharashtra 401604

2. T.D.C.C. Bank Branch,Mokhada Near Bus Stand, Opposite Government Rest House Mokhada, Pin-401604

3. Bank of Maharashtra,Mokhada Ground Floor, Behind K.B.P. High School, Mokhada, Palghar, Maharashtra – 401604

4. Maharashtra Gramin Bank,

Mokhada P.M. Patel Building, 1st Floor, Mokhada, Palghar, Maharashtra – 401604

 Colleges / Schools

1. Loknete Ramsheth Thakur College of Arts, Commerce and Science,Mokhada Pin-401606

2. Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil High School,Mokhada Pin-401606

 Taluka Disaster Management Taluka Disaster Management Authority

Tehsil Office Mokhada

Control Room Tel No.-9850998925

 Services

Services Notified under the Maharashtra Public Service Right to Service Act

Maha Yojana

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 Scheme

1. Sanjay Gandhi Niradhar Yojana
2. Shravanbal Seva State Pension Scheme
3. Indira Gandhi National Old Age Pension Scheme
4. Indira Gandhi National Widows Pension Scheme
5. Indira Gandhi National Disabled Pension Scheme
6. Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

Important telephone numbers by taluka office

Tehsildar of Mokhada Taluka (since 2013)

Right To Information Mokhada Tehsil