The Khokari Tombs at Murud

Omid was enjoying the drive by the sea a lot. He was popping his head out to feel the breeze. The hero that he is. Through the fishing villages and the Murud town we drove towards Rajapuri. 

In the distant in the middle of a calm sea was the Janjira we spotted it as we drove over the hill road. 

After a few twists n turns we arrived at the Khokari tombs. Three large structures built in black basalt. The style Indo Sarcenic.

The Siddi Surul Khan the chief of Janjira who ruled during the early 1700s wanted his tomb near his older brothers Yakut Khan and Khairiyat Khan who lie in the smaller tombs of the three. 

He built the largest one during his lifetime and assigned the responsibility of the maintenance to the near by villages after his death.

The view from the tombs is stunning. Thoughtfully chosen by a ruler who commanded this region. Currently the ASI maintains the location. 

The jaalis, the embellishments are minimalistic yet stunning. 

This masjid was in use till recent decade. The Quran readings took place every Thursday. But now only the Urs happens once a year. 

I was here after many decades. The fascinating views still untouched and frozen in time.

We drove towards the Murud beach where the Patil Khanaval is located. I loved the beautiful wadi in which we can enjoy a wonderful seafood meal under the canopy of coconut 🌴 palms. Unhurried and relaxed. I took a pomfret thali. Which had pomfret curry, rice, whole fried pomfret, salad, rice roti and sol kadhi to cool down. Omid roamed freely. No pictures of the thali as my phone had died.

I wanted to stay at the Murud beach but the hotels do not allow pets. So went back to Vasundhara cottage!