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Changdeo Fair
Changdeo in Maharashtra is regarded to be a sacred place as of Purna and Tapi rivers. People flock here once a year to take a divine dip. It is also a place where saint Markandeya is believed to have practiced penance. The place is about 6 km away from Edlabad.
A fair, which is attended by nearly 80,000 pilgrims, is held at this place during the month of Magha (January-February) every year. These pilgrims are generally from the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra.
Getting There
Nearest airport is at Nagpur at a distance of 177 km from Changdeo;
Nearest railway station is however at Chandrapur, which is 91 km away.
The shortest route to Changdeo by road is via Milswali-Sakhri route, which is about 183 km.
Hotels are available at Gadchiroli. |