SDO Jawhar

• History of Jawhar taluka

Jawhar State existed from 1316 AD to 10 June 1948. After India gained independence, this state was merged with Mumbai district. Jawhar State was the only state in Thane area. The royal family of Jawhar State belonged to the Mahadev Koli community, hence it is also called Mahadev Koli Empire – Jayahar in the dialect. The last king of this state was Yashwantrao Martandrao Mukne.

Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj visited Trimbakeshwar during the invasion of Surat and came to meet the first king of Jawhar, Vikramshaha, on 1 December 1661, Paush Shuddha Dwitiya. Vikramshaha had erected a large tent on a hill near Jawhar. A large court was held here. A treaty and friendship were negotiated between Shivaji Maharaj and Vikramshaha. After this, Vikram Shah himself planted the crown of Shivaji Maharaj on his head. That place is today’s Shirpamala.

 Mokhada Taluka History

Mokhada Taluka was built during the British era and the new building of the Tehsil Office of Mokhada Taluka Headquarters was built in 2021.

 Jawhar Taluka Cultural Heritage

There is a one-story old palace of the Mukane kings in the fort of Jawhar. There is an oil painting of the throne and Shrimant Digvijay Singh in the palace. The large painting of Shrimant Maharaj Yashwantrao Martand Mukane king and Rani Priyavanda sitting on the throne is the embodiment of the Maratha kings and queens in our minds. Some of the ruined remains of the fort, which are being lost in the womb of time, and the surrounding fortifications, entrances, towers, towers, etc., testify to its old glory.

Some of the salient features

1. One of the oldest sansthans in India.
2. Maharaja Yashwantrao Mukne participated in the World War from British India
3. Sansthan famous for its world famous Warli painting
4. Sansthan famous for its popular Tarpa instrument and dance
5. The oldest sansthan in Maharashtra, famous as Mini Mahabaleshwar, a cool and rainy place in Konkan
6. Sansthan in India that built a dam (Jayasagar Dam) at its own expense

Mokhada Taluka Cultural Heritage:-

Mokhada Taluka is mainly home to Warli, Konkana, Ka-Thakur, Ma-Thakur, Mahadev Koli, Dhor Koli, Katkari, tribal tribes.

The tribal community has preserved its cultural heritage and Warli painting and Tarpa dance, Dhol dance are the identity of their social life. Warli painting has been preserved since ancient times, i.e. from the time when man lived, i.e. from about 1100 years. In this painting, various customs of the tribal society as well as daily events, events in the daily life of the tribals, e.g. weddings, dances, various festivals, events in nature, such events are shown in a beautiful way. These paintings are made without using any kind of chemical colors, but using natural materials, e.g. clay, rice flour, vegetable dyes and brushes made of bamboo sticks. This art is a painting that sheds light on various aspects of the lifestyle of the tribals and this painting is in great demand in India as well as abroad.

• • Jawhar Taluka Tourist Places:-

  The taluka has Khadkhad Dam and Jayasagar Dam built by the Raj of Jawhar Sansthan at their own expense. Water is supplied to Jawhar city and surrounding villages from Jayasagar Khadkhad Dam. Also, Dabhosa Waterfall, Kalmandvi Waterfall, Domvihira are famous tourist places in Jawhar Taluka. Jawhar Taluka is mainly known as the taluka of waterfalls and the taluka is also known as Mahabaleshwar in Konkan.

Jawhar State was the only state in the Mumbai region before independence. The royal family of Jawhar State belonged to the Mahadev Koli community, hence in the dialect it is also called the Mahadev Koli Empire – Jayahar. The last king of this state was Yashwantrao Martandrao Mukane. The palace of the Mukane family is still standing in the memory of the people in Jawhar taluka.

Jay Vilas Palace Jawhar

Mahadev Mandir                           Shirpamal Jawhar

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

• • Mokhada Taluka Tourist  Places :-

   Suryamal Tourism Center

Suryamal Tourism Center

Suryamal is a beautiful and scenic hill station in Mokhada taluka. This place is close to Palghar district and is located 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 to see the breathtaking view of the wilderness and small waterfalls.

Features of Suryamal Tourism:-

1. Natural beauty and weather

A place surrounded by green mountain ranges – There is a pleasant atmosphere throughout the year.

Fog and waterfalls during the monsoon – Pleasant greenery and small waterfalls are seen here during the monsoon.

Cold weather in winter – Like other hill stations in the Sahyadri, the cold here is a different experience.

2. Trekking and Adventure Spot

A must for trekking enthusiasts – There are great opportunities for trekking in the nearby mountains.

A famous route for cycling and bike rides – Many bike riders from Mumbai and Thane come here.

3. Major Attractions

Suryamal Parvat – 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, and you can experience their culture and Warli art.

Tande Dongar – A great place to watch sunrise and sunset.

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 Shri Sundarnarayan Ganesh Sanskar Kendra has been established in Deobandh by the Sahyadri Adivasi Bahuvidh Seva Sangh. The Shri 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 does not fall from somewhere, but seems to have been placed on purpose. Since the gods built this dam, it is called ‘Deobandh’ by the tribals. It is also said that this was the work done by Bhima, one of the five Pandavas.

Buddhist Caves of Washala:-

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 Caves:

1. Location:

Washala village, Thane district, Maharashtra.

Situated in the Sahyadri mountain range, situated in a scenic area.

2. History:

These caves are Buddhist caves and must have been carved in the first millennium AD.

Although this place is associated with the Pandavas, there is no historical evidence for it. Most likely, these caves were used by Buddhist monks for meditation.

3. Structure:

These caves contain stupas, chaityas and viharas.

The caves have carvings and the presence of Buddhist symbols is 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, it 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, Palaspada (Wagh Dam) are important dams in Mokhada taluka.

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

Area 129-Vikramgarh (A.J.) of Jawhar subdivision is coming under this assembly constituency.

Sub-Divisional Officer of Jawhar Sub-Division since 2013

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