About Prakasha Sangam
Prakasha Sangam, also referred to as Triveni Sangam, is a sacred river confluence and temple site located in Prakasha village within Shahada taluka of Nandurbar district, Maharashtra. It marks the meeting point of the Tapi, Gomai, and Guptapulindaya rivers. The site houses the Sangameshwar Mahadev Temple on an extensive ghat and is popularly associated with the designation Dakshin Kashi due to its religious importance and numerous Shiva temples.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a religious setting centered on the Sangameshwar Mahadev Temple situated on a wide river ghat at the confluence of three rivers. The temple complex includes a walled courtyard with murals, a pillared sabha mandap, and a sanctum housing a Shiva pindi. A paid boat facility is available from the ghat to reach the actual Triveni Sangam point in the water. Weekly aartis are conducted on Sundays, and seating arrangements exist for devotees along the ghat.
Key highlights
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Sacred confluence of Tapi, Gomai, and Guptapulindaya rivers known as Triveni Sangam
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Sangameshwar Mahadev Temple built in Hemadpanthi architectural style dating to 13th-14th century
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Paid boat rides available from the ghat to visit the river confluence point
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Weekly Tapi Mata aarti performed every Sunday on the illuminated ghat
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Site popularly known as Dakshin Kashi with over 100 Shiva temples in the village
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Major pilgrimage gathering occurs every 12 years during Simhastha festival
History of Prakasha Sangam
Archaeological excavations at Prakasha have revealed Chalcolithic period settlements dating back to approximately 1700 BCE. The Sangameshwar and other temples in the area are attributed to the Hemadpanthi architectural style of the 13th-14th centuries, with some restorations credited to Ahilyabai Holkar.
Culture & Context
Prakasha is revered as Dakshin Kashi and hosts a major pilgrimage fair every 12 years during Simhastha when Jupiter enters Leo, attracting lakhs of devotees. The Kartik Swami Temple nearby opens only once annually on Kartik Purnima, drawing pilgrims who offer peacock feathers as part of local tradition.
Route
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