Thane and Raigad. Around 200 truckloads of tomatoes also go to the North every day. Due to its specific climatic conditions, Narayangaon supplies more than 60% of tomatoes consumed in the country during the four months of the rainy season. Proximity to dams Narayangaon is close to the five major dams. The nearest is Yedgaon Dam on the Kukadi river, about 9 km to the north. Wadaj Dam on the river Meena is 16 km to the west. Pimpalgaon Joge Dam on Pushpavati is 30 km to the northwest, and Manikdoh Dam on the river Kukadi, is 25 km to the northwest. Chilewadi Dam on the river Mandvi, is 25 km to the north. Science The Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope is located 9 km to the east. It is the world's largest array of radio telescopes at metre wavelengths. It is operated by the National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, a part of the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai. VSNL's (Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd.) major project is located at Arvi, 5 km away from the town. Narayangaon yatraotsav Narayangaon is considered to be the center for the performing folk art tamasha. Narayangaon yatraotsav (Narayangaon fair) is the largest trade fair dedicated to it. Troupes from all over Maharashtra congregate to the fare during which performances are booked by patrons by payment of advances. Sant Sahadubaba Bhau Waykar, famously known as Chakankar Baba hails from Narayangaon's Gunjalwadi. Famous Narayangaon People's Amol Kolhe Vithabai Bhau Mang Narayangaonkar Mangala Bansode References External links Giant Metrewave Radio Telescope, Narayangaon Sant Sahadubaba Waykar Maharaj Samadhi Mandir Cities and towns in Pune district