chaul alibag maharashtra

          Located in Alibaug taluka of Raigad District.Chaul is an historical place. It is 40 km south of Mumbai Chaul was earlier known as Champavati, the capital of a kingdom ruled by King Champ. It was once an important port and was the scene of battles waged between the Portuguese, Marathas and Mughals. Chaul has importance in Maratha maritime history as Shivaji’s navy was based here.

          Today, the place is a pretty little hamlet with ancestral homes, Portuguese fortifications, a couple of ruined churches and Buddhist caves. The temples of Lord Datta, Devi Shitaladevi, Champavati Devi and Hingulja Devi here are renowned for their architectural beauty.
                   SHITALA DEVI                                                             CHAMPAVATI DEVI