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Daridraya Haran Talav in Washim holds a unique belief of poverty removal, backed by history, myth, and local ritual practices.

101 historical trivia from Vidarbha, tracing its journey from ancient kingdoms and Gond rule to Bhonsle power and modern India.

Kasturchand Park, Nagpur, history, rallies, exhibitions and ground facts from central Vidarbha’s iconic public space.

Kanhan Yellow Stone built Nagpur Railway Station. A detailed history from quarry origins to present day restoration.

Millets, pulses, oilseeds, and forest farming shaped agriculture before cotton dominance in Vidarbha’s dryland regions.Millets, pulses, oilseeds, and forest farming shaped agriculture before cotton dominance in Vidarbha’s dryland regions.

Ambagad Fort Tumsar in Bhandara records Gond rule, prison use, 1818 rebellion links and its present structural condition.

A deep look at Vidarbha’s terrain, rivers, forests, climate patterns and natural resources that define the region’s core.

Warud’s journey from a small settlement to Vidarbha’s orange centre and how water scarcity is putting it at risk.

Etapalli in Gadchiroli reveals a deep past of prehistoric tools, Gond rule, colonial conflict, forests, and living tribal traditions.

500-year-old Telankhedi Hanuman Mandir in Nagpur hides swayambhu secrets on Seminary Hills. Vidarbha's ancient crisis-remover draws endless devotees.

The Pranhita–Godavari Valley reveals fossils, coal layers, and river history that define Vidarbha’s deep past.

Magan Sangrahalaya in Wardha traces Gandhi’s rural technology vision through living exhibits that inform self-reliance.

India’s only basalt meteor crater lake, Lonar reveals rare chemistry, ancient myths, and a fragile ecosystem in Vidarbha.

From dense forests to seminaries, temples, colleges and offices, Seminary Hills shaped Nagpur’s spiritual and civic life.

Arni’s Hazrat Baba Kambalposh Dargah reflects faith, shared traditions, and a long history that still shapes the town today.

Tracing Arni’s journey from a small Arunavati river village to a key market and tehsil centre in Yavatmal.

Etapalli’s past unfolds through prehistoric finds, tribal kingdoms, forest battles and enduring traditions.

Unfold the hidden history, struggle and quiet power of Vidarbha’s fishing communities and their changing waters.

Colossal dinosaur bones and eggs in Vidarbha reveal a forgotten age of giants beneath central India’s rocky landscape.

Ashoka’s edict and Vakataka rule carved in stone at Deotak Temple reveal Chandrapur’s rarely told ancient past in full detail.