Journey to Dhamapur Lake and Bhagwati Temple

Dhamapur Lake

is located between Are and Katta village of Malvan town in Sindhdurg district of Maharashtra. ![1.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXDmXi56vAQNNfnj33N6dNTzZetVfmaSfD16X48rzGr6X/1.JPG) iphone 6s click This man-made lake was built during 1530 by the villagers and King Nagesh Desai of Vijaynagar dynasty. The lake receives water during monsoon season and remains filled with it throughout the year. ![2.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWqz2eGGor2Quga7UqEsXddX96iLdqy1oCeF4iCW3SroP/2.JPG) iphone 6s click ![4a.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmXVKbwmJghVzLFuKwNW1SwBo5o6RrFdE2eELBodnWQN7c/4a.JPG) iphone 6s click The water is utilised by local people for drinking, irrigation, and some time for fishing purpose. ![5.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmYreyVEPrvcR7a9G6qK7ebZmXPyqpnk9qVNQfVz3ccs1n/5.JPG) iphone 6s click It is one of the biggest lakes in the district. Since the time Maharashtra Tourism Development Cooperation has turned this place into tourism spot, it has gained popularity for its natural scenery. ![6.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmRobDCNQJuak9PqU2vTwirCTwowU53WikafhAGfDCmRXS/6.JPG) iphone 6s click

Bhagwati Temple

People visit this place not only to see the special lake but also to seek the blessings of God at the Bhagwati and Sateri temple situated near the lake. ![1.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPEofBQ7AwNVbUwZsJJuzHHKxG1ton661Ux1wvHkKfRJR/1.JPG) iphone 6s click ![2.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmU9Xu4qf9pLkgNekLZAX3WEYtwDi1PXs3SKYGXAceTGcK/2.JPG) iphone 6s click ![3.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWihf1KLEGK2gTkRnLZUENioUbGD4Cf77fRPpuV7wtzCv/3.JPG) iphone 6s click ![4.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmdkKsziBPtf3kPCWbbB1EEZptzr49v7wAuqXKY1zwCwRD/4.JPG) iphone 6s click ![5.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmSdkRa8QUD5KXgAs5sJyjXMrQkeQQFUMhkj9GTncatmXT/5.JPG) iphone 6s click ![6.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVEuvSpmxxRduHNTRBb9Ft4kbCwSuKKfB2J1TNZAsKm52/6.JPG) iphone 6s click ![7.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmWoMKRCQ7GZeVeYw7iMqpjyT2BEeaLsRe9NR2bFfooBSC/7.JPG) iphone 6s click ![8.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmVi7Jp2qcpvMrJ1UTwDjTiom5bc17DuLpXvEdrCeV7HL1/8.JPG) iphone 6s click The lake is surrounded by dense forest, which also includes fruit trees such as Mango, Kokam, Coconut. The dense greenery is home for many birds, which attracts bird viewers to this place. The lake is surrounded by beautiful hill ranges. This view can be viewed by boating facilities available at the site. ![3.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPZjbyesyzuQJgPTKyxZd7foEQH43bbFwxp9thCm63pzW/3.JPG) iphone 6s click This is a perfect destination for people looking forward to take a break from their hectic schedule and relax amidst the scenic surrounding. Many hotels and cottages are available near the lake for the ease of people touring this place. If you like to get close to nature in a natural way do visit this place.