I recently visited the picturesque Natal village in the Kankavali taluka of the Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, India for a puja. The temple area had a beautiful religious atmosphere, and although we didn't bring a camera, we managed to take some photos using our mobile phones.
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The Sri Rameshwar temple in the village is recognized as a Jagurt temple, and the priest, known as the Gurava, showers Rameshwar in a special way to grant wishes and bring happiness to the devotees.
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Another temple in the village is the Mauli temple, which newly wedded couples visit to pray for their future happiness.
Natal village is also a Gram Panchayat, and at the entrance, there's an attractive statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
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Gadanadi, the river that courses through the heart of Natal village, reveals its pebbled riverbed in the summer months when monsoon rains swell its waters. In a bid to safeguard the river's ecosystem, locals have planted trees along its banks. When the rainy season arrives, the river is rejuvenated by a deluge of waterfalls that converge into its strong, rushing currents. With nature awash in myriad shades of green, cloud-kissed mountains, enchanting waterfalls, and the captivating beauty of the river, it's impossible not to fall in love with Natal village during the monsoons.
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