Travel Tales: Village Of Forty With The Silence Of Hills-- Chalisgaon On Indore-Shirdi Route Blends History, Mathematics & Mysticism
Published on: March 28, 2026, 11:29 a.m. | Source: Free Press Journal
Chalisgaon, on the Indore–Shirdi route, blends history, science, and culture. Known as the “village of forty,” it features sites like Patna Devi, linked to mathematician Bhaskaracharya, and the mysterious swinging towers. Its landscape reflects the Malwa–Khandesh transition, enriched by Ahirani culture, Bahinabai’s poetry, and a legacy of scholarship from the Yadava era.
