Adasa

Adasa

Asada is a city referred to the Maccabees and the site of the Syrian-Seleucid General Nicanor's death and Judas Maccabeus's post during the Maccabean Revolt. It is said to be just opposite Beth-Horon (1 Macc 7:39); a 3 1/2 miles distantanceref| 1.

Adasa is a small village in the district of Nagpur, India, known for several ancient temples situated on a hill. The hill provides magnificent 360 degree views of the scenic vistas all around with vast green plains and distant hills. A large fair is held here annually during Pausha (December-January).

References

#Note| 1 Angus, S. (1915). [http://studylight.org/enc/isb/view.cgi?number=T6391 Nicanor] ."International Standard Bible Encyclopedia" Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. 1915. Retrieved December 9, 2005.

2. Maharashtra Tourism [http://www.maharashtratourism.net/cities/nagpur/around-nagpur.html]

3. Nagpur Khoj [http://www.nagpurkhoj.com/your_city/places_of_attraction/places_of_attraction.htm]


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