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DHAGA
Dhaga is a small village of 203 inhabitants in Arvi tahsil settled along the banks of a small stream which is one of the tributaries of the Dham river. It is surrounded by dense forests, which makes Dhaga one of the most quiet and beautiful spots in the district. Not far from the village, in the forest, is a cave in a hill standing by the stream containing an image of Mahadeva which is believed to be svayambhu or risen out of the ground by itself. In honour of the god a large fair is held here on the festival of Shivaratri in March and lasts for two days. In olden days the fair used to continue for four full days. The attendance has also declined from ten to fifteen thousand to only six to eight thousand, the majority of those attending being the Adivasis of the district. Several hundred shops are temporarily established for the sale of cloth, brass and copper wares and other provisions. Dhaga has a primary school and wells are the source of potable water.
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