Shiv Temples in Mumbai

This book details many of the Shiv (Shankar) temples in Mumbai. It has illustrated details of the temples with their significance. By Dr Bhalchandra P Aklekar, Mumbai.
The book is in Marathi language
(C) Aklekar-2011. Further requests can be mailed on rajendraa (@) gmail (dot) com

The various Goddesses in Mumbai

This book details the temples of various female deities (Goddesses) that are in the city of Mumbai, including the one of Mumbadevi, after which the city got its name Mumbai. The book describes each temple with details and photographs. By Dr Bhalchandra P Aklekar, Mumbai.
The book is in Marathi language
(C) Aklekar-2011. Further requests can be mailed on rajendraa (@) gmail (dot) com

Cultural history of Konkan

This is one of the most comprehensive books on the cultural histories of the Konkan region in south Maharashtra.
By Dr Bhalchandra P Aklekar, Mumbai.
The book is in Marathi language
(C) Aklekar-2011. This book can be procured from Itihaas Sanshodhan Mandal, Naigaon, Parel. 

Kanhoji Angre- a lifesketch

Kanhoji Angre (Marathi: कान्होजी आंग्रे) or Conajee Angria or Sarkhel Angre (Sarkhel is a title meaning Admiral of the Fleet) (August 1669 - 4 July 1729) was the first notable chief of the Maratha Navy in 18th century India. He fought successfully all his life against the British, Dutch and Portuguese naval interests in the Indian Ocean during the 18th century.

By Dr Bhalchandra P Aklekar, Mumbai.
The book is in Marathi language
(C) Aklekar-2011. Further requests can be mailed on rajendraa (@) gmail (dot) com

History and origin of Bhandari community

This book has details about Bhandari caste of Mumbai, one of the few old inhabitants of the city. 
By Dr Bhalchandra P Aklekar, Mumbai.
The book is in Marathi language
(C) Aklekar-2011. Further requests can be mailed on rajendraa (@) gmail (dot) com

Public fairs in Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra

Public fairs are festivals in India and are a part and parcel of the culture. The book has details about the fair culture of Sindhudurg district of Maharashtra, also called the Konkan region.
By Dr Bhalchandra P Aklekar, Mumbai.
The book is in Marathi language
(C) Aklekar-2011. Further requests can be mailed on rajendraa (@) gmail (dot) com

Deities in the Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra

This book has great details of the various deities in the Sindhudurg district in Maharashtra. 
By Dr Bhalchandra P Aklekar, Mumbai.
The book is in Marathi language
(C) Aklekar-2011. Further requests can be mailed on rajendraa (@) gmail (dot) com

Profile in Marathi

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