In 1673 Shivaji, founder of Maratha Empire conquered it along with other forts in Satara region Ajinkyatara, Sjjangad, Kalyangad etc.

Bagad (Marathi language: बगाड) is a religious festive tradition, where in ceremonial pole from auspicious tree is venerated in some village jatras in honour of local deities in Maharashtra state of India.

Bagad is a similar concept to Charak Puja, Gajan (festival) or Indian parallel of Mexican Danza de los Voladores.

Since long ago villagers and devotees of Vadhsidhnath from different places celebrating the traditional bagad (chariot of god) yatra.

This annual festival attracts thousands of devotees during Chaitra month as per traditional Hindu lunar calendar.