NANDURBAR Tourist Places :- Asthamba

Asthamba

Asthamba one of the religious place of Nandurbar district is in Akrani Tahsil. One of the popular fair of tribals from south Gujrat and north-west Maharashtra is the Asthamba fair. This fair is held during Diwali festival seasion for 10 to 15 days. Geographically Asthamba is situated in block of Nandurbar District.

Asthamba is a mythological character from Hindu epic called Mahabharat. Tribals say he is also known as Ashvasthama,a male charecter and son of Dronacharya.