The Alorna Fort is
situated in the village of Alorna, in Pernem Taluka, which is about 40 km from Panjim.
The fort was built by the Bhonsle’s of Sawantwadi
in 17th century.
The fort is presently in a dilapidated condition. and need urgent help.
Hope the Govt. get the message through pics and video..
Hope the Govt. get the message through pics and video..
Our visit to the Fort on 16th Oct. 2012
Some pics
external
http://www.flickr.com/photos/88767208@N03/8096237141/sizes/l/in/photostream/
a cross in front
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096261280/in/photostream
the gate
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096246150/sizes/l/in/photostream/
they were not too happy to receive us.. (intruders)
Infact, they were angry..
Head of the family
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096310455/in/photostream
2 of 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096320814/sizes/c/in/photostream/
4 of 5
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096312764/sizes/l/in/photostream/
The house - They have made this their pefect home, with cow dung pit (Xennachi Gairi) inside.
All 5 were inside, they come out one by one as if we have disturbed them, they wre starring at us all the time, one of them ferociously.
These barracks now turned into cowshed with cow-dung pit inside
roof tiles (renovated)
'the barracks have been restored using the same type of roof tiles brought from Karnataka'
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096248890/sizes/l/in/photostream/
sort of machine / cart for mixing lime & mud for plastering walls etc
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096243875/sizes/c/in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096243875/sizes/c/in/photostream/
with water tanks
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096244773/sizes/l/in/photostream/
Karande or air potatoes on a creeper
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096252426/sizes/c/in/photostream/
Tallkillo or taddkiddo – a bhaji plant
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096246951/sizes/l/in/photostream/
thick vegetation everywhere, this is at the entrance
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096249717/sizes/l/in/photostream/
river Chapora infront
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096262002/sizes/l/in/photostream/
A view from the river bank
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8096252471/sizes/l/in/photostream/front wall
Front wall (external)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8099577748/sizes/l/in/photostream/
a boy jumps over (gate)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8099577015/in/photostream/
Protected Monumnet
http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoauk61/8099579087/sizes/l/in/photostream/
the green board to the right reads..
This monument/site has been declared tobe of State importance under Goa Daman and
Diu ancient monuments and Archaeological sites & Remains Act 1978 (1 of
1979). Whosoever destroys, defaces, removes, injure, alters, Imperils or misuses
this monument / site shall be liable to punish with imprisonment whiic may extend to three months or with fine
which may be upto Rs.5,000 or with both
Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9tln_JKtwn4
1 comment:
Dear Joe,
First of all is ish you a very very Happy Birthday ! With a Long and Healthy Life Ahead .
Regading the Fort the pictures clearly show the Bhosales still in charge of the Fort ! I think they might not take kindly to noisy human tourists disturbing their peaceful lives !
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