Rankala Lake - रंकाळा लाके
|
 More images... |
Rankala Lake is a serene lake located perfectly in a picturesque backdrop in Kolhapur. Local populace believes that the lake is directly linked to a well in the Fort of Panhala. The lake was constructed by the Kolhapur Chathrapatis (Emperors). This historical lake has a temple nearby with a mammoth structure of Nandi, the chariot of Lord Shiva.
Presently this is a favorite location for the local people to spend their evenings and weekends. The Padpath Udyan recently constructed by the local authorities offer good facilities for lake side walk and view. The lake is famous for boating and also the lake shore offers horse riding facilities.
On western side of Mahalakshmi temple, the Rankala Lake, is a popular evening spot and recreation centre This lake was constructed by late Maharajah, Shri Shahu Chhatrapati. The Lake is surrounded by Chaupati and other gardens In the backdrop stands majestic Shalini Palace is the only star-rated Palace Hotel in Maharashtra Chaupati also brings memories of Chatak daar Bhel-Puri and Ragda-Patties and variety of food snacks In past, Kolhapur was famous as a centre for Film Industry Many Marathi movies, Hindi movies have been shot in studios in Kolhapur ShantKiran Studio on Rankala Lake was shot in numerous movies This studio was owned by V Shantaram (V stands Vanakudre), gift to Indian Film industry Today, those days in history is being remembered as golden past.
Witness of historical events during 750-850 AD Formerly, this was an extensive mine of black stone During 800-900 AD, there were earthquakes, which transformed the mine. There across big holes through which water from under ground collect Located at a distance of half a kilometer from the Mahalakshmi Temple is a huge lake called "RANKALA LAKE" This is the oldest of all, it is thought and was given more importance in the past as a big temple of Nandi and a fine resort called 'Sandhya Math' have been built. The idol of Nandi is very big and rare To the northern end of the lake is the Shalini Palace To the southeast is Padmaraje garden This lake is picturesque and it's a pleasure to go for a walk along this lake At two spots one can reach the water, at Rajghat and Maratha ghat. There is a tower on the Rajghat In front of this tower are the Shalini Palace and Ambai swimming tank. The spot is famous for movie shootings. The 'Sandhya Math' in the lake is mostly under water during the rainy reason.
Presently this is a favorite location for the local people to spend their evenings and weekends. The Padpath Udyan recently constructed by the local authorities offer good facilities for lake side walk and view. The lake is famous for boating and also the lake shore offers horse riding facilities.
On western side of Mahalakshmi temple, the Rankala Lake, is a popular evening spot and recreation centre This lake was constructed by late Maharajah, Shri Shahu Chhatrapati. The Lake is surrounded by Chaupati and other gardens In the backdrop stands majestic Shalini Palace is the only star-rated Palace Hotel in Maharashtra Chaupati also brings memories of Chatak daar Bhel-Puri and Ragda-Patties and variety of food snacks In past, Kolhapur was famous as a centre for Film Industry Many Marathi movies, Hindi movies have been shot in studios in Kolhapur ShantKiran Studio on Rankala Lake was shot in numerous movies This studio was owned by V Shantaram (V stands Vanakudre), gift to Indian Film industry Today, those days in history is being remembered as golden past.
Witness of historical events during 750-850 AD Formerly, this was an extensive mine of black stone During 800-900 AD, there were earthquakes, which transformed the mine. There across big holes through which water from under ground collect Located at a distance of half a kilometer from the Mahalakshmi Temple is a huge lake called "RANKALA LAKE" This is the oldest of all, it is thought and was given more importance in the past as a big temple of Nandi and a fine resort called 'Sandhya Math' have been built. The idol of Nandi is very big and rare To the northern end of the lake is the Shalini Palace To the southeast is Padmaraje garden This lake is picturesque and it's a pleasure to go for a walk along this lake At two spots one can reach the water, at Rajghat and Maratha ghat. There is a tower on the Rajghat In front of this tower are the Shalini Palace and Ambai swimming tank. The spot is famous for movie shootings. The 'Sandhya Math' in the lake is mostly under water during the rainy reason.
 Photo by : Anushree K in flickr |
|
|
|
|
 Photo by : ameyakamat in webshots |
|
|
|
|
 Photo by : toufique shaikh in panaromia |
 Photo by : toufique shaikh in panaromia |
|
|
|
 Photo by : vineett in panaromia |
|
|
|
|