Dapoli Exclusive

www.talukadapoli.com visited Anna Shirgaonkar for an interview. Anant Dhondu Shirgaonkar also known as Anna Shirgaonkar. He is called as historian of Konkan. His contribution towards restoring history is incredible. His books 'Shodh Aparantacha', 'Aitihasik Dabhol' and 'Anandini' were one of...

Great freedom fighter Shivram Bhiku Murkar was born in Dabhol village in taluka Dapoli, district Ratnagiri. He grew with 2 brothers and 2 sisters. His family lived hand to mouth and their entire responsibility was on Shivram’s shoulders. He...

‘Sudkoji Baburao Khedekar’ was popularly known as ‘Dadasaheb Khedekar’. He became the first legislator of Dapoli post-Independence. He did great work for removal of Untouchability and education of the lower castes. He was elected the member of Nagarpalika of...

Every year, the birth of Lord Hanuman is celebrated with great joy at the svayambhu (one that appeared / made himself) Hanuman Temple situated in the main market place of Dapoli. This svayambhu mandir/temple on the banks of the...

Mr. Milind Khanvilkar and his wife Mrs. Mrunal Khanvilkar, who stay in Kherdi, a small village in Dapoli Taluka, have been doing great work of protection of honey bees for the past 10 years. Nowadays people have been making the...