H@R 153/365 Submerged Temple and Gadhi Palasdev and Kugav, Maharashtra

H@R 153/365

Submerged Temple and Gadhi Palasdev and Kugav, Maharashtra

In the Ujani Dam on Bheema river (at the border of Pune and Solapur districts), a Gadhi at Kugav has been submerged. It is a fortress-like residential structure from 18th-19th century CE. In the nearby village Palasdev, a Chalukyan temple belonging to 11th-12th century CE has submerged. The shikhara shows marks of various levels of water. These structures are revealed seasonally and INTACH Solapur Chapter has been following up consistently to bring the cases to attention of the authorities. However, urban pressures result in development of infrastructure and services that are often inconsiderate to built heritage.