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 distantance^[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

1. ^  Angus, S. (1915).Nicanor.International Standard Bible Encyclopedia Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. 1915. Retrieved December 9, 2005.

2. Maharashtra Tourism [2]

3. Nagpur Khoj [3]

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