The event that everyone was waiting has finally come. Rajapur Ganga has arrived on May 28, 2009. If you want to witness this phenomenon, you are advised to visit it as soon as possible. This well-known holy spot near Rajapur has fourteen kundas, which are dry throughout the year. There is not a single drop of water in it. During rainy season too they remain dry. Approximately after every 3 years , Ganga appears here and the same kundas are filled with water and a huge celebration starts here. People from all over country come here to see this phenomenon. Once the Ganga comes it last at least for a month and then it dries again there isn’t a drop of water. This is really a great wonder of nature. If tourists want to witness this wonder they should come here after Ganga’s arrival. You can visit 'Event' menu in this website to see when Gana arrives.
It is possible to notice difference between dry and full kundas if one can see them before Ganga’s appearance. Bath in these kundas is regarded as holy act. After Ganga’s appearance thousands of pilgrims gather here. Rajapur is well-known all over because of this Ganga. Getting There: 3 k.m. from Rajapur. Nearest railway station is Rajapur. Very close to Mumbai-Goa highway. Private vehicles, autos are available from Rajapur. http://www.konkanonline.com/Ratnagiri/Ganga-Rajapur.html Shrikant Vinayak Barve Share files, take polls, and make new friends - all under one roof. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/
