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Banda
Banda
village of Sawantwadi taluka
	Bandeshwar Temple in Banda
	Banda Location in Maharashtra, India
	Coordinates: 15°48′45.85″N 73°51′40.78″E / 15.8127361°N 73.8613278°E
Country	India
State	Maharashtra
Languages
• Official	Marathi
Time zone	UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN	416511
Telephone code	02363
ISO 3166 code	IN-MH
Website	maharashtra.gov.in

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Banda is a town in Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra, India, near the Goa-Maharashtra border. Banda is the last town in Maharashtra state on Mumbai-Goa national highway (NH-17), on the bank of the Terekhol river.

Languages spoken

The main languages are Marathi, Malvani and Konkani. Many people have a knowledge of English and Portuguese.

Places of attraction

God Shree Bandeshwar and Goddess Shree Bhumika are the main temples in the village, as well as temples of Lord Vitthal, Hanuman. Banda is named after the god Bandeshwar, a Jagrit Swayambhu Shivalinga. In ancient times, Banda was known as Adilabad in the reign of Adilshahi. Evidences of his reign can still be seen in the form of Redeghumat, Bailghumat and other ancient constructions in and around the town. Adil was defeated by the Portuguese. During the time of Shivaji I, the name Adilabad changed to Banda after the deity Lord Bandeshwar.

The more than 300 years old Temple of Lord Bandeshwar is being renovated. There are 12 Shivalingas inside the Garbhgriha of the temple.

There are temples for other deities such as Bhumika, Ravalnath, Vetal, Ganapati and Maharingan around the main Bandeshwar temple. Jatra is celebrated in December every year.

Economy

Trade and agriculture are two main occupations of this town. Production and processing of cashew nuts, gambog^{[what language is this?]} and betel nuts are emerging as major occupations. Because of huge production of cashews in the surrounding villages, Banda has become a major market for the whole Sindhudurga district.

Transportation

The Terekhol river bridge was constructed in 1961 by the government of Maharashtra for transportation between Goa and Maharashtra state. The bridge was the only connecting bridge or link between Goa and Maharashtra until 1999. Mumbai-Goa national highway (NH-17) passes through Banda.

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+'''Banda''' is a town in [[Sindhudurg district]] in [[Maharashtra]], [[India]], near the [[Goa]]-[[Maharashtra]] border. Banda is the last town in Maharashtra state on Mumbai-Goa national highway (NH-17), on the bank of the Terekhol river.
-'''Banda''' is a town in [[Sindhudurg district]] in [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] near the [[Goa]]-[[Maharashtra]] border. Banda is the last town of Mahrashtra state on Mumbai-Goa national highway (NH-17). Terekhol is main river on the bank of which Banda city is established.
 ==Languages spoken==
-The main languages spoken here are [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Malvani Konkani|Malvani]] and [[Konkani language|Konkani]].
+The main languages are [[Marathi language|Marathi]], [[Malvani Konkani|Malvani]] and [[Konkani language|Konkani]]. Many people have a knowledge of English and Portuguese.
-Many people have sound knowledge of English and Portuguese. Located at coordinates: 15° 49' 0" North, 73° 52' 0" East.
 ==Places of attraction==
-God Shree Bandeshwar and Goddess Shree Bhumika are the Main Temples in the Village. Apart from these temples, temples of Lord Vitthal, Hanuman are also in the town. The name of the village Banda is only because of the God Bandeshwar, a Jagrit Swayambhu Shivalinga.In ancient age the Banda was known as Adilabad due to reign of Adilshahi. Evidences of his reign can still be seen in the form of Redeghumat, Bailghumat and other ancient constructions in and around the town. Adil was defeated by Portuguese. During the time of [[Shivaji]], name Adilabad got converted into Banda because of the deity Lord Bandeshwar.
+God Shree Bandeshwar and Goddess Shree Bhumika are the main temples in the village, as well as temples of [[Lord Vitthal]], [[Hanuman]]. Banda is named after the god Bandeshwar, a Jagrit Swayambhu Shivalinga. In ancient times,  Banda was known as Adilabad in the reign of Adilshahi. Evidences of his reign can still be seen in the form of Redeghumat, Bailghumat and other ancient constructions in and around the town. Adil was defeated by the Portuguese. During the time of Shivaji I, the name Adilabad changed to Banda after the deity Lord Bandeshwar.
-This 300+ years old Temple of Lord Bandeshwar is being renovated. All the devotees are contributing for the same. It is a very real faith that the Lord Bandeshwar can only be worshipped, by entering into the Garbhagriha, by Holy Priest that is  the Brahmin of the Temple. To keep devine purity and holiness of the Temple, all the citizens of Banda follow this tradition very heartily and do not  enter into the garbhagriha.
+The more than 300 years old Temple of Lord Bandeshwar is being renovated. There are 12 Shivalingas inside the Garbhgriha of the temple.
-There are total 12 Shivalingas inside the Garbhgriha of the Bandeshwar temple. There is various temples of other deities e.g.Bhumika, Ravalnath, Vetal, Ganapati, Maharingan etc. around the main Bandeshwar temple. Jatra is being celebrated in the month of December every year.
+There are temples for other deities such as Bhumika, Ravalnath, Vetal, Ganapati and Maharingan around the main Bandeshwar temple. Jatra is celebrated in December every year.
-==Celebrations==
-Banda celebrates festivals like Holi, Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali and Narali Pournima.
 ==Economy==
-Trade and Agriculture are two main occupations of the people of this town. Production and processing of kajju (cashew nuts), kokam (gamboge) and supari (betel nut)are also emerging as main occupation of the people. Because of huge production of cashews in the surrounding villages, Banda has become major market in the whole Sindhudurga district.
+Trade and agriculture are two main occupations of this town. Production and processing of cashew nuts, gambog{{which lang|date=July 2020}} and betel nuts are emerging as major occupations. Because of huge production of cashews in the surrounding villages, Banda has become a major market for the whole Sindhudurga district.
 ==Transportation==
-The Terekhol river bridge was constructed in 1961 by Govt of Maharashtra for transportation between Goa and Maharashtra state. Terekhol bridge was considered as only connecting bridge or link between Goa and Maharashtra up to 1999. Mumbai-Goa national highway (NH-17) passes through Banda.
+The Terekhol river bridge was constructed in 1961 by the government of Maharashtra for transportation between Goa and Maharashtra state. The bridge was the only connecting bridge or link between Goa and Maharashtra until 1999. Mumbai-Goa national highway (NH-17) passes through Banda.
 ==See also==