15 Aug 2023
Ajay Hattangadi, our walking tour guide, narrated the history of Banganaga area in detail and depth. He showed around the Banganga tank and some of the temples explaining the nuances of each of them, which was a revelation. Information regarding the rock formation in the sea below, few personalities who contributed to the development of the place and evolution of the area was useful. It was sad to see the site of home of Mr Bhatkhande, who developed the Hindustani classical music notes. The Balaji temple, Maruti with a dagger, Raja Ravi Verma’s act of standardising the images of key Indian deities and info on ‘live’ samadhis in Banganga area will be remembered for long time!
Two hours well spent Ajay. Thanks for a memorable walk!