Title: General view of Temple of Jagadamba (Bhavani), Tahakari
जगदंबा प्रतिष्टान,टाहाकारी ,अकोले ,अ.नगर
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जगदंबामाता मदिंर, टाहाकारी ,अकोले,अहमदनगर
जगदंबामाता मदिंर, टाहाकारी
महाराष्ट्रातही अतिशय सुंदर, घडीव आणि अप्रतिम शिल्पकामाने सजवलेली प्राचीन मंदिरे अस्तित्वात आहेत याची माहिती अनेकांना नसते.महाराष्ट्रात प्रामुख्याने दगडी बांधकामाची आणि
अप्रतिम कोरीव नक्षीकामाने सजवलेली जी देवळे दिसतात ती बरेचदा हेमाडपंती या नावाने ओळखली जातात.टाहाकारीचे जगदंबा मंदिर ,वेरूळचे घृष्णेश्वराचे मंदिर, अंबरनाथचे शंकराचे मंदिर, नाशिकजवळील गोंदेश्वर मंदिर, गोदावरीच्या तीरावरील मंदिरे, कोल्हापूरच्या अंबाबाई मंदिराचा कळस, ज्योतिबाच्या डोंगरावरची देवळे, शिखर शिंगणापूरचा शंभू महादेव,.
हयहैय, यादव, चालुक्य हे तत्कालीन राजे शिवभक्त आणि देवीचेभक्त असल्याने महाराष्ट्रात हेमाडपंती बांधणीची शिवमंदिरे प्रामुख्याने दिसतात.
टाहाकारी हे गाव अकोले तालुक्यातील अहमदनगर जिल्ह्यातील गाव आहे. येथील जगदंबा मंदिर पुरातन हेमाडपंती स्थापत्यशैली मंदिर आहे. मंदिराच्या दगडींवर कलात्मक शैलीतील स्त्रियांची कोरीव मुर्त्या आहेत
टाहाकारीचे जगदंबा मंदिर हे यादवकालीन म्हणले जाते .चुन्याचा दर्जा न भरता घडीव दगडांवर दगड रचून तयार केलेली वास्तू हे हेमाडपंती मंदिरांचे वैशिष्ट्य मानले जाते. बांधकाम करण्यासाठी चुना, माती न वापरल्याने या मंदिरांचे बांधकाम कोरडे आहे. दगडांवरील सुबक शिल्पकला आणि पटईची छते या मंदिरांना एक आगळे रूप प्रदान करतात. या मंदिरांची बांधकामे यादव काळात सुरू झाली असावी असा सर्वसाधारण समज आहे.
हे मंदिर जेव्हा पांडव वनवासात होते तेव्हा हे मंदिर बांधले गेले आहे असे मानले जाते .पण पुढे मोगल राजवटीत मंदिरचा कळस तोडले गेला आणि शिवाजी महाराजायांचाया काळात तो पुन्हा बांधला गेला.जेव्हा गरुड रावण युद्धानंतर रावण विश्रांतीसाठी याच मंदिरात थांबला आणि सीतामातेने याच मंदिरात टाहो फोडला म्हणून गावाचे नाव टाहोकारी आसे पडले .पुढे त्याचा अपभ्र्वांश होऊवन टाहाकारी असे नाव पडले .जेव्हा शिवाजी महाराजांची आग्र्यावरून सुटका झाली तेव्हा ते साधूच्या वेश्यात मंदिरात राहून गेले.
मंदिरांच्या मुख्य वैशिष्ट्य म्हणजे ,
गाभारा चौकोनी व सभांडपाला अनेक अलंकृत खांब. खांबांवर व छत्तावर पौराणिक प्रसंगांची चित्रे कोरलेली असतात. काही ठिकाणी कमानी काढून सभामंडपाला आधार दिलेला असतो. दर्शनी भाग भोजमंडप असतो. भिंती कोनयुक्त असतात. सर्व बांधकाम काळ्या दगडात असते. देवालये पूर्वाभिमुख असतात. ह्या देवालयांचे चिरे त्रिकोण, चौकोन, पंचकोन, वर्तुळ, अर्धवर्तुळ इत्यादी आकारांत घडवून ते एकमेकांत इतक्या कुशलतेने बसवलेले असतात की त्यामुळे इमारतीच्या प्रत्येक अवयवाला दुस-याचा आधार मिळून छत बिनधोक राहू शकते. देवालयात शृंगारिक शिल्पे आढळतात.तेव्हा असे मानले जाते कि कलियुगात काय घडणार आहे हे तेव्हाच रेखाटून तेवले आहे .
हे मंदिर सायाद्रीच्या रांगेत आहे .आणि सायाद्रीच्या रांगेत प्रचंड पाऊस पडतो. त्यामुळे मंदिराची झीज होत आहे .मंदिर पर्यटकांन स्थळ म्हणून सरकारने घोषित केले आहे झाडीपट्टी म्हणून ओळखण्यात येणारा अकोले तालुक्यात अनेक निसर्गसौंदर्य आणि पर्यावरणाने नटलेला आहे. निसर्गसौंदर्याने नटलेल्या मंदिर पर्यटनस्थळे निर्माण केल्यास पर्यटकांना याचा आनंद घेता येऊ शकतो. परंतु, स्थानिक लोक.प्रतिनिधींच्या उदासीनतेमुळे या पर्यटन क्षेत्रांचा विकास होऊ शकला नाही . पर्यटनस्थळांच्या विकासाची महत्त्वाकांक्षी योजना कागदावरच राहिल्याने नजीकच्या काळात मंदिराची पर्यटनदृष्टीने व्यापक विकास होण्याची शक्यता धूसर बनली आहे.मंदिराची झीज रोखण्याचा प्रयत्न गावकरी गाव वर्गणीतून करत आहे ,परंतु तो पुरेसा नाही .पर्यटनस्थळाचा विकास करून मंदिर पडण्यापासून वाचवावा हीच सरकारकडू आशा !!!!!
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Date: [1885] ; 1880s
Creator: Photographer : Cousens, Henry
Description:-
Photograph of temple of Bhavani, Tahakari taken by Henry Cousens in the 1880s. In the Bombay list, p. 41 it is described as: ''...a small hamlet amongst the hills, eight miles to the north-west of Akola. Here is the old triple-shrined temple of Bhavani or Devi...The exterior walls of the temple are ornamented with decorative bands similar to that of Siddhesvara at Akola, but in each of the recessed panels around the principal shrine is a female figure, and in each of three niches - one in each face of the back wall of the shrine is a figure. The shikaras, which were built of brick, like that of the Kokamthan Temple, are very dilapidated and pertly destroyed. The rest of the building below the cornice is of stone masonry.'' Two of the three shik...
Rights: Copyright © British Library Board
Provider: The European Library ; Uk
Identifier: 019PHO000001003U01729000 ; Photo 1003/(1729)
Subject: India ; Maharashtra ; Tahakari ; Archaeological Survey of India Collections ; Archaeological Survey of India Collections (Indian Museum Series) ; Bhavani Temple (Tahakari) ; South Asia -- History ; 954
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Tahakari
TAHAKARI It is situated in Akola taluka in 19°36' north latitude and 73°55' east longitude about eight miles to the north-west of Akola, the taluka head-quarters. Tahakari covers an area of 3.7 square miles and has, as per the Census of 1971, a population of 1,093 souls. It is situated on the bank of the river Andhala, an important tributary of the Pravara. The village contains three temples, one dedicated to Jagadamba Devi, other to Mahadev and yet another to Keshai Devi. The chief of these temples, viz., that dedicated to Jagadamba Devi was constructed in the 8th century. The temple has an inam land of 25 acres. The other two temples are smaller in size and stand in the bed of the river Andhala. Both are in a dilapidated condition and some of their portions are buried under the heap of mud and sand. One of them has a stone inscription which could be located with great difficulty under a mound of earth. The main temple of the Jagadamba goddess situated on the river-bank still attracts frequent visitors for the delightful artistry of its design and ensemble. It is a Hemadpanti structure built in an octagonal form. The temple has the front portion of 15'x15', the mandap of 20'x20' and the gabhara of 20'X20' wherein an idol of the goddess is placed. The gabhara, the mandap and the front portion has a dome each. The mandap, on its east and west, has a room of 8'X12' with a dome. The premises occupy an area of about 70'X40' and were formerly surrounded by a wall. Figures of women are excellently carved on both the sides of the main door which leads to the front portion of the temple. The twelve pillars and the six figures of women, each two feet in height, carved on the ceiling with their heads meeting in the centre constitute the principal attraction decorating the front portion of the temple. Such figures are also carved on the ceiling of the mandap. A smaller door leads to this mandap where could be seen the fine architectural designs on the four main pillars, artistic and delicate engravings on the ceiling, and the ornamental sculpture and figures of men and women in various postures of amorous play which are delicately carved on the side walls at a little distance from the pillars. There is a small space of 10'X5' between the mandap and the main door of the gabhara. This door is of 12'X5' and has figures of horses beautifully carved on its right side and those of women on its left side. Some figures of women are also carved on both the side-walls of the door. The walls on the three sides of the gabhara present from outside a unique example of architecture. The construction of these walls presents a common style. The two basal layers are built in stone. Of these, the second possesses artistic figures. The third layer is also built in stone on which figures of women in dancing postures are carved. When Ravan kidnap Mata Sita and the war happen between Ravan and Garud in Village Taked.Then Ravan taken rest in this mandir.Also Raje Sivaji stay for one night . so We will invite to u to take one visit, enjoy ur self with Tomato........ free To Contact Ambika Trust Tahakari Jagadamba Cricket Mandal Tahakari Jagadamba Ganpati Mandir Tahakari at post Tahakari Taluka Akole Dist A,nagar
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About Tahakari
Welcome to Tahakari Village in Ahmednagar District Taluka Akole
Social and Developmental Canvas of the village
Statistical analysis base : 2007
No of Households - 265,
Total Population - 1592,
Male Population - 798,
Female Population - 794,
Population below 06 yrs - 241,
Population below 06 Male - 123,
Population below 06 Female - 118,
Total Agriculture Labour - 62 ,
Marginal Agriculture Labour - Male - 15 ,
Marginal Agriculture Labour - Female - 27,
Literate Population - 1187 ,
Illiterate Population - 405,
Male Literate - 793 ,
Male illiterate population - 205,
Female Literate - 404 ,
Female illiterate population - 400,
No of Households - 265,
Working Population - 891,
Main working population - 266 ,
Main Working Population Male - 61 ,
Main Working Population Female - 205,
Main Casual Working Population - 208 ,
Total Casual labour
Main Casual Working Population Male - 38 ,
Main Casual Working Population Female - 170,
Number of SC - 38,
Male SC Population - 19 ,
Female SC Population - 19,
Number of ST - 183,
Male ST Population - 84 ,
Female ST Population - 99,
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The ninety-four villages in Akole tahsil as mentioned below:-
(1) Tahakari,
(2) Samsherpur,
(3) Savargaon Pat,
(4) Muthalane,
(5) Bari,
(6) Waranghusi,
(7) Ladagaon,
(8) Shenit,
(9) Pabhulwandi,
(10) Tirdhe,
(11) Padoshi,
(12) Mhajungi,
(13) Ekdare,
(14) Sangavi,
(15) Keli Rumhanwadi,
(16) Bitaka,
(17) Khirvire,
(18) Kombhalne,
(19) Babhulwandi,
(20) Ambevangan,
(21) Deogaon,
(22) Pendshet,
(23) Manhere,
(24) Shelvihire,
(25) Panjare,
(26) Chinchond,
(27) Waki,
(28) Titavi,
(29) Pimparkane,
(30) Udadawane,
(31) Kodani,
(32) Ghatghar,
(33) Shinganwadi Rajur,
(34) Murshet,
(35) Shendi,
(36) Samarad
(37) Bhandardara,
(38) Ranad Budruk,
(39) Ranad khurd,
(40) Malegaon,
(41) Kohondi,
(42) Digambar,
(43) Guhire,
(44) Katalapur,
(45) Ratanwadi,
(46) Mutkhel,
(47) Terungan,
(48) Rajur,
(49) Vithe,
(50) Koltembhe,
(51) Kelungan,
(52) Jamgaon,
(53) Shirpunje Budruk,
(54) Savarkute,
(55) Kumshet,
(56) Shirpunje Khurd,
(57) Dhamanvan,
(58) Ambit,
(59) Balthan,
(60) Manik Ozar,
(61) Puruchawadi,
(62) Maveshi,
(63) Shiswad,
(64) Wapjulshet,
(65) Gondoshi,
(66) Khadki,
(67) Sakirwadi,
(68) Pachanai,
(69) Chinchavane,
(70) Padalne (80)
(71) Shelad,
(72) Pimpri,
(73) Ghoti,
(74) Paithan,
(75) Lavali Kotul,
(76) Waghdari,
(77) Shilvandi,
(78) Kohone,
(79) Lavali Otur,
(80) Tale,
(81) Kothale,
(82) Somalwadi,
(83) Vihir,
(84) Shinda,
(85) Ambit Khind,
(86) Palsunde,
(87) Pisewadi,
(88) Phopsandi,
(89) Satewadi
(90) Keli Otur,
(91) Keli Kotul
(92) Khetewadi,
(93) Esarthav,
(94) Karandi,
