-:Attractions:-
1. Saptamatrika (The seven cisterns) : The British in their attack have destroyed many a construction in the eighteenth
century. Here a temple half buried in the earth can be seen. As we go ahead on the left, we can see 7 water tanks
aligned along each other. These have much mythological significance, & their names are as follows: Brahmi,
Maheshwari, Kaumari, Vaishnavi, Varahi, Indrayani & Chamunda, the most powerful goddess of all.
2. Rock Cut Caves : As we proceed towards the northern direction around the fortification, we can see that a proper way
was constructed hereby to move around to keep watch. On the north side of the fort, human made caves are situated
where the fortification ends. Here it is said that a secret passage exists, amidst the wall, right below the caves. As we go
the south side, we can have a beautiful view of the river Kukdi that originates from Kukdeshwar, a famous pilgrimage
near the fort. On the southeastern side, no fortification exists as steep fall dominates this place. Again as we proceed
westwards, we can see the fortification here. This fort being strongly secured was used for imprisoning Bahadurshah
Nizam in 1594.
3. Chavandabai Shrine : On the topmost part of the fort, i.e. on a small hillock, is situated the temple of Goddess
Chavandabai. Here rises the question, that who brought this deity here in Maharashtra, which is predominantly from the
provinces of Bengal, Bihar & Mysore. The answer is also quite simple. Naneghat had been the main route for transport of
goods that came from other provinces via harbour of Sopara & Kalyan, the place of junction. Some well established
businessman from Mysore, who came through Naneghat, must have established Chamunda here. Folks were unable to utter Chamunda, & they called it as Chavand, hence was named the fort.
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