States fall, empires break up, dynasties become extinct but the memory of a true national icon like Shivaji Maharaj remains an imperishable historical legacy for an entire human race. This legend has been a source of inspiration and pride to past generations and will continue to inspire generations in future. The spirit still remains. The flame still burns. What lies inside this 350 yr old legacy which refuses to be perished by time?

To answer this questions standing as silent sentinels to history are the 350 odd forts of Maharashtra. Beaten by the sea-waves, lashed at by the torrential Deccan rains, or scorched in the blazing sun, stand imposing ramparts and crumbling walls. The last lingering memories of Maharashtra’s martial times. Nowhere in the world would you encounter such a profusion of fort. And such a variety. Sited on island , as at Sindhudurga or guarding the sea as at Vijaydurga or among the sahyadri hills, as at Rajgad whose ziq zaq walls and rounded bastions sit like a scepter and crown amidst hills turned mauve.

History of forts of Maharashtra is history of Chhatrapati shivaji Maharaj and history of his battle for justice and freedom of Hindusthan. He was the king of forts.On his whole life he ruled on more than 375 forts. These forts were backbone of his victorious campaign.

Within every fort is hidden a different memory of the war fought for freedom,self respect and existence. These forts numbed by sun and sleet, have not only been witness to changing times, but have also shaped them and within their walls throb the heart beat of history.

But today…

The forts are damaged and becoming Hot Spots for Rev Parties………

The main aim of Shivateertha Mohim is to create a common platform for initiating and cumulating the efforts of renowned historians, avid trekkers and fort lovers for safeguarding and maintaining the forts which are the witnesses of our glorious history.

We arrange activities to regularly clean these monuments by clearing the litter left behind by tourists, removing the garbage gathered in the water tanks and removing the shrubs that threaten to harm these historical structures.

The Shivateertha Mohim has been very successful in bridging the attempts of many related NGO's and Government.

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