PLACES

RAVARI.

Ravari is a small village of 769 inhabitants in Kelapur tahsil, situated 3.22 km (about two miles) south of Ralegaon, a great centre for cattle sale and purchase. It has a Hemadpanti temple of Mahadeva which besides containing a linga and a nandi, has images of Hanuman, Garud and gate keepers or the dvarapalas. There was also a water gate which now lies in ruins. Built steps lead down to a small stream called Ramaganga, a tributary of the Wardha. A large Hanuman image stands in the village provided with steps at the side for the convenience of the people for offering garlands and flowers. There is also an old fort.

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