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Caves of Kharosa - (Kharosa):
In the beginning, man was a wanderer. While wandering, he felt the need for shelter, so he started using the cave as his shelter (home). He started carving images and drawing pictures on the walls of the caves. The alphabet originated from their pictures. Varieties of these caves are visited by tourists, e.g., Ajanta caves, Elephanta caves, etc.
These caves are found near Kharosa village in Ausa tahsil of Latur district. They are evidence of the district's cultural glory. These caves are identified as the caves of Kharosa. Compared to other caves in India, Maharashtra, or Marathwada, these caves are neglected by tourists and the administration. But they can be developed as tourist centers in the future.
It is the myth that Khar and Dushan, the multi-made uncles of Ravana, used to live in these caves. With the help of these two, Ravana ruled this region. So this little village is named Kharosa. Shurparnakha Sister of Ravana, also used to live in his region. Rama, the king of Ayyodhaya, when he was in exile he came to this region. He killed Khar and Dushan and established the idol of the Goddess Jagdamba here, which is letter known as Goddess Renuka.
There is a hill a short distance from the village. The soil on this hill is Yellowish in colour. There is a temple of Renukadevi on this hill. The caves a Kharosa are in this mountainous region. These caves are simply less engraved and eroded. The Mahadev caves are the best of all these caves.
Kharosa, a little village, is in Ausa tashil. This village lies 2 to 3 km away. north to Latur - Nilanga state high way No. 165. The area of this village is 1708 hectares. There is no forest area in this village. The climate of this village is hot and dry. It gets rain from the south-west monsoon. Kharosa is a small village with 1000 houses. Geographically, this village is situated in a hilly & rocky area.
In the case of education, only primary and high schools are provided. About medical facilities, there is only one Primary Health Care Centre, which cannot fulfill the needs of people. The people take treatment in this centre. The atmosphere and the facilities provided here are of medium quality.
The water supply is good in this village. Water is supplied through taps. The wells and hand pumps are also used to fulfill the need for water. There is a big water tank in the village, which supplies water to the village. But in the summer season the village has to face the problem of water scarcity. In summer, water is supplied by the water tankers. There is no water supply on the hill. It is necessary to provide good water supply on the hill. There must be a provision of a water tank for the tourists.
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There is a post office in the village. The STD and PCO, telephone facilities are also available in the village. By which tourists can communicate with others. One has to use the narrow and rough road to reach the Kharosa caves, from the village.
The electricity supply is frequently broken, but it is well supplied in every house. But there is no electricity supply near the caves. There is no bus stop in this village. Though this place has historic significance, it is neglected by the government. Some tourists visit this place. This center should be developed in case of tourism. These caves are used today for gambling, drinking, and other bad things. The atmosphere around these caves is very dirty and unhygienic. The government should concentrate on the cleaning of the campus. There should be a tar road. The road should be enlarged and maintained well. The idols and ancient pictures should be preserved and retained There Therefore, the glorious heritage will not be destroyed. If the government steps to develop this place, it can be established as an important tourist center. The parking facilities, Hotels, accommodation facilities, and other infrastructure and recreational facilities can be provided in the future. Electro decoration can add to the beauty of the caves. Kharosa caves are known to all the people in Latur, but still they need the propaganda, because of which the people will like to visit this place and enjoy the beauty of the caves. By providing all these facilities, the past glory of the caves can be regained.
