Redi, Maharashtra
Redi | |
|---|---|
Village | |
| Etymology: Rewati | |
Redi Location in Maharashtra, India Redi Redi (India) | |
| Coordinates: 15°44′25″N 73°40′37″E / 15.7402346°N 73.6769342°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Sindhudurg |
| Taluka | Vengurla |
| Origin | Before 10th Century |
| Government | |
| • Type | Democracy |
| • Body | Village Panchayat |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Languages | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| • Regional | Malvani |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MH-07 |
Redi is a village in the district of Sindhudurg in Maharashtra. Originally known as Rewati nagar, Redi is located close to the shores of the Arabian Sea. Cashew and coconut trees grow in the region.
The village belongs to the Vengurla Taluka of the Konkan region and was a significant sea port during the earlier times. Redi has now evolved into a tourist hub because of its long virgin and unspoiled beaches alongside archaic historic monuments like the Yashwantgad Fort. Redi is merely 566 km away from Mumbai and can be easily reached.
Mauli devi from redi village is considered to be the queen of 360 villages of kokan. She has great importance and respect locally. Devotees offer prayers and offering to get fulfill their wishes.