- Devotees Delighted in Marleshwar
Deorukh, Ratnagiri: In a rare and delightful moment, devotees and tourists at the famous Marleshwar pilgrimage site in Deorukh -Sangameshwar Taluka were treated to a sighting of ‘Shekaru’, the State Animal of Maharashtra, on Sunday.
The Indian Giant Squirrel, known as Shekaru, is three times larger than a common squirrel and is identified by its long, bushy tail. It is a shy and elusive animal, primarily found in the forests of Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary, Phansad, Amba Ghat, Mahuli, Vasota, Sangli, Satara, Kolhapur, and Kalsubai-Harishchandragad.
Seeing this rare species at Marleshwar left the devotees overjoyed, with many capturing the moment on their cameras. Speaking to the media, Forest Guard Sagar Gosavi confirmed that the presence of Shekaru has been noted in the Purye and Marleshwar forest region of Sangameshwar, indicating a rich biodiversity.