Wada वाडा is a typical Maratha architecture. Big and small, ornate and humble were seen across Maharashtra. This is the wada of Nana Phadnis at #Menavli about 3km on outskirts of #Wai. The wada is recently restored and worth a visit. #heritage 
Most large wada had dindi darwaja (दिंडी दरवाजा) large entry gate with a smaller one cut in it for daily use, chowk (चौक) - open to sky quadrangles with buildings on all sides, small stair cases built in the walls
The first chowk in this wada has a smaller murti of Wai Mahaganpati. The diwankhana दिवाण खाना or the hall for audience is typical Maratha with cypress pillars सुरूचे खांब and ornate wooden ceiling.
The wada has beautiful Ganesh Patti गणेTश पट्टी, paintings and a stone fountain/cistern (पुष्कर्णी).
The wada is fortified with high walls and bastions.
Behind the wada is the Krishna River and Ghat. The Ghat has the Meneshwar and Vishnu temple besides a bell enclosure or घंटा घर that houses a huge Portuguese bell probably captured at Vasai. Was heartning to see the wada being restored and improved compared to earlier.
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