Sukali, also known as
Dakaram Sukali, is a small village in Tirora tahsil lying about six
miles south-east of Tirora railway station and having a population of
2261 according to the 1971 Census. The village is sacred to the
Mahanubhavapanthis, as it is believed that a demon who formerly resided
here and troubled the people was slain by Krishna, the principal deity
of the sect. Several tombs of Bhope's or Mahanubhava priest are situated
here. A fair known as Dakaramdev fair is held here on Chaitra Paurnima
(April) and attended by about 5,000 members of the sect. Camphor is
burnt and coconuts are broken before the tombs of the saints. The
village has the middle school, a high school, a Zilla Parishad
dispensary, a post office and seva sahakari society. A centre to impart
training in bamboo work operates here. A weekly market is held on
Fridays.