ЁЯРЕ *Waghbaras 2023* ЁЯРЖ
_On the Dhangarwads of Kumbharli Ghat…_
ЁЯЯв The festival of *”Waghbaras”*, which was almost discontinued, is being celebrated for the first time after 15 years on some Dhangarwads of Kumbharli Ghat_* and for the first time after 3 generations on some padas *_at the initiative of the Sahyadri Conservation and Research Institute_*.
ЁЯРЕ *Waghbaras:* ЁЯРЖ
Waghbaras is a festival that expresses the love of tribal brothers for tigers. Tribal society is a nature worshipper. They have a strong belief that nature is the savior of the human race.
“Where nature has its mind, no one can do anything”
The agriculture of tribal brothers depends on nature. The tiger protects their agriculture, themselves and their property, hence the sacred day in the life of tribals is Waghbaras. Waghbaras is a good example of the worship of animals in nature, which is a special part of the life of the tribals. They worship the tiger as a symbol of the power by which this mixture of them and their cattle is protected from animals.
ЁЯРЕ *Planning of Waghbaras:* ЁЯРЖ
_The place where this Waghbaras is being celebrated is very remote, rich in biodiversity, and fosters human-wildlife coexistence._
Experience here…
Walking through dense forests,
Rare plant and animal life,
Geographical diversity,
Eco-friendly living conditions,
100% organic food…
ЁЯУН *Where to come:*
If you are coming by your own vehicle, use Google Maps to access the link below.
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https://maps.app.goo.gl/Q7mcEN96aSUW96p66
*Kumbharli Ghatmatha, Near Police Post, Kumbharli Ghat, Taluka Chiplun, Dist. Ratnagiri, Maharashtra 415602*
Or…
If you are coming the previous night, there is accommodation available here.
*Sahyadri Birding & Homestay*
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9YRBinJVewy5XH4q6
ЁЯЪЖ *How to reach:*
If you are coming from *Pune, Kolhapur direction*,
S.T Bus, Luxury Buses or Tempo Traveller should get down at *Kumbharli Ghatmatha*.
If you are coming from *Mumbai, Goa* direction,
By *Railway* get down at Chiplun Station and from there take *Bus* to Chiplun Stand.
Any bus going from *Chiplun Stand* to Karad should get down at *Kumbharli Ghatmatha*.
ЁЯХз *Time to reach Kumbharli Ghatmatha:*
Arrive by 12.30 pm.
ЁЯРЕ *Waghbaras Date:* ЁЯРЖ
Saturday, December 21 to December 22
ЁЯРЕ *Waghbaras Venue:* ЁЯРЖ
Kumbharli Ghatmatha, Kumbharli Ghat, Chiplun at Dhangarwada.
ЁЯФ╣ *Saturday:*
2.00 pm. *Reach Dhangarwada*
3 – 6 pm. *Waghbaras Activity*
Sat. 6.00 pm. *Kheer on the stove in the forest*
Sat. 7.00 pm. *Tiger/Animal Stories, Experiences and Discussion*
R. 9.00 pm. *Vegetarian Meal on the Stove*
R. 10.00 pm. *Night Trail in Waghoba Forest*
ЁЯФ╣ *Sunday:*
H. 6.00 am. *Bird watching in Waghoba Forest*
H. 8.00 am. *Fresh up*
H. 8.30 am. *Tea, breakfast*
H. 9.00 am. *Information about Waghoba Forest*
H. 9.30 am. *Animals in the camera of Waghoba Forest*
H. 10.30 am. *SCRO Waghoba Baras*
H. 11.00 am. *Honoring its guards and guests in Waghoba Forest*
H. 12.00 pm. *Appreciative display*
H. 12.15 pm. *Meal*
тнХ The fee for *Waghoba Baras* is тВ╣1500/-. This includes accommodation, meals, tea-breakfast, kheer, etc.
ЁЯУ▒ *Contact:*
9422688402 / 7083335365 /
8055880606
тЬТя╕П *Registration:*
Limited to 20 seats
*(Priority)* 7083335365 Gpay++