Kerry: In manerikhandjob dodamarg There is a stone in the taluka on the Goa-Maharashtra border cculpture Umasahita lay in neglect of Shiva. Little is known about the rich history behind this sculpture which today stands as a silent reminder of what Goa shared with the rest of the Konkan region.
Maneri with Pernem, sattari and bicholim It was under the rule of Shivaji and the rulers of Sawantwadi. After the conquest of the fort of Alorna by the Portuguese in 1746, Pernem, Sattari and Bicholim were included in Goa, while Maneri was retained by the rulers of Sawantwadi And then came under the British Empire. Despite this, Maneri maintains socio-cultural ties with Pernem and Bicholim even today.
Presently, Dodamarg enjoys the status of Taluka. But in the past Maneri situated on the left bank of the river Kolwal was a busy center which was connected by the road connecting the erstwhile states of Bijapur and Kolhapur. The Chalukyas of Badami ruled the Goa-Konkan region from 578 to 700 AD, with Revathidweep (modern Redi) as their capital.
The stone idol of Umasahita Shiva is the most lying today neglected Event. Sanket Naik, a teacher from Bicholim’s Sal said, “The idol of Umasahita is lying in the open at Badamewadi in Maneri, from where the ruins of the fort have been found. Pathankot Located just 250 meters away. The villages of Khalcha Bazar and Varcha Bazar indicate the trade and commerce potential of the village. This statue throws light on the rich history and heritage of the Goa-Konkan region.”
Archaeologist and historian, V.R. According to Mitragotri, the worship of Umasahita sculpture was prevalent in Goa from as early as 700AD to 1300AD. Six Umasahita Shiva idols have been documented from Goa.
The stone idol of Maneri has Shiva and Parvati in both standing and tribhanga postures.
Since the idol is lying in the open, it has deteriorated due to the effect of sun and rain. Shiva’s right hand is broken while the left hand is shown hugging Parvati. Shiva and Parvati are depicted with ear rings, bracelets, armlets and anklets. Shiva has a crown on his head.
“There is an urgent need to protect this historical sculpture depicting the history of pre-Portuguese Goa,” said Sanjay Natekar, heritage lover of Dodamarg.
Maneri with Pernem, sattari and bicholim It was under the rule of Shivaji and the rulers of Sawantwadi. After the conquest of the fort of Alorna by the Portuguese in 1746, Pernem, Sattari and Bicholim were included in Goa, while Maneri was retained by the rulers of Sawantwadi And then came under the British Empire. Despite this, Maneri maintains socio-cultural ties with Pernem and Bicholim even today.
Presently, Dodamarg enjoys the status of Taluka. But in the past Maneri situated on the left bank of the river Kolwal was a busy center which was connected by the road connecting the erstwhile states of Bijapur and Kolhapur. The Chalukyas of Badami ruled the Goa-Konkan region from 578 to 700 AD, with Revathidweep (modern Redi) as their capital.
The stone idol of Umasahita Shiva is the most lying today neglected Event. Sanket Naik, a teacher from Bicholim’s Sal said, “The idol of Umasahita is lying in the open at Badamewadi in Maneri, from where the ruins of the fort have been found. Pathankot Located just 250 meters away. The villages of Khalcha Bazar and Varcha Bazar indicate the trade and commerce potential of the village. This statue throws light on the rich history and heritage of the Goa-Konkan region.”
Archaeologist and historian, V.R. According to Mitragotri, the worship of Umasahita sculpture was prevalent in Goa from as early as 700AD to 1300AD. Six Umasahita Shiva idols have been documented from Goa.
The stone idol of Maneri has Shiva and Parvati in both standing and tribhanga postures.
Since the idol is lying in the open, it has deteriorated due to the effect of sun and rain. Shiva’s right hand is broken while the left hand is shown hugging Parvati. Shiva and Parvati are depicted with ear rings, bracelets, armlets and anklets. Shiva has a crown on his head.
“There is an urgent need to protect this historical sculpture depicting the history of pre-Portuguese Goa,” said Sanjay Natekar, heritage lover of Dodamarg.
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