The Great Maharashtra

Lonavala Khandala The Hill Station

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Western Ghats. Most easily accessible by train or by road, Khandala is only
three hours from Mumbai. Khandala is at its best after the first monsoon
showers or during the break at the height of the rains or immediately after the
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Due to its pleasant climate there are convalescent homes,
dharmashalas and sanatoria. You will see a landggape of quite a different type,
bright and cheerful dotted with varities of natural and human life. Lonavala is
a charming hill station located at a height of 625   on the western slope of the Sahyadris. It
reaches the peak of its beauty in the monsoons, attracting a large number of
tourists. The route to the top offers breathtaking valley views along steep and
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are eye-catching spots like Tiger s Leap a magnificent
hill the Horsehoe Valley and the lakes. There are several hotels and boarding
houses and there is much more to explore. Bhushi lake and dam another
attractions are hidden in the hills well removed from the’road. The spot is so
supremely romantic that it is difficult to be able to leave it even after hours
and hours. At the end of the dam the water of the lake jump over terraces to
join the river down below. This sight therefore becomes pleasing and cheerful.
In the monsoon a variety of waterfalls speedily rush from hills down to the
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Lonavala Khandala The Hill Station

Khandala and Lonavala are places familiar to Mumbaites a 5 km each other. Khandala has natural charms which have few rivals in the West...

Karnala: Fort As Well As Bird Sanctuary

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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">About 55 km away from Mumbai, this old fort is situated on
Mumbai-Goa highway, between Panvel and Pen. The fort is surrounded by dense
forest. Various species of plants, birds and animals are seen here. There are
remains of the gates, godowns etc. A bird sanctuary is set up here. Karnala
forest is truly for the birds. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Despite its small area, about 5 km sq. size,
variety of bird sights and sounds here are unbelievable. During monsoon, a
winding trek 450 mt. up to the historic Karnala fort, takes one through
monsoon undergrowth and deciduous forest. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">On a clear and sunny morning, from this vantage point, in
the vicinity of the famed pinnacle rock formation, one is afforded an eagle's
eye view of the surrounds. Barely 30 km at west, the Mumbai coast is visible
from here. In winter Karnala is visited by several migratory birds, mostly wood
land species which come in from their breeding grounds in the Himalayas. The
best bird watching time here is between November and February. Established as a
sanctuary in 1971, the checklist of birds recorded in the tiny forest totals up
to an impressive 150 plus species. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">By far, one of the finest walks here is the Boremal Trail. A
majority of the people come here to picnic, especially during weekends and on
holidays, for a respite from the confines of the city.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Karnala: Fort As Well As Bird Sanctuary

About 55 km away from Mumbai, this old fort is situated on Mumbai-Goa highway, between Panvel and Pen. The fort is surrounded by dense for...

Elephanta caves : The Three Headed Shiva (Trimurti)

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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">About 10 nautical miles across the sea from the <b>Gateway of
India</b> (Mumbai) lies <b>Elephanta</b> also known as <b>Gharapuri</b>. This green island is
famous for the world’s wonder rock-cut cave temple dedicated to Shiva. It is an
ideal holiday place with plenty of pretty nooks and comers and pleasant picnic
spots. But it is more than all that. The Elephanta Caves provide a fascinating
study in the rock architecture and sculpture of India. Elephanta was originally
known as Gharapuri meaning a rock town. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It had a sacred influence on the
original Indians who considered it to be the island of purification. First we
come across a large pavilion or hall originally supported and adorned by 26
pillars or columns each one averaging about 16 ft. in height. Today some of
these columns have fallen but the majority are still standing. In the hall
there is a shrine with the Shivlinga installed in it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The most remarkable feature of the Elephanta caves is the
mammoth representation in stone of the various heads of Shiva, depicting his
several moods. This extraoridinary three headed ‘Trimurti’ as it is known, is
nearly 20 ft. in height and each of the heads is nearly six feet in length. </span></div>
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front face shows Shiva as Brahma, the Lord of creation, at its right is Shiva
as Rudra, the god of destruction and at left is Shiva as Vishnu, the
preserve-r. Other images include Shiva’s Tandav dance, Shiv-Parvati marriage
etc. The shrines at Elephnata caves belong to the Pashupati faith. Mauryas and
Chalukyas patronised these shrines. The caves probably belong to era between
8th and 10th centuries A.D. Motor launches are available from Gateway of India
to go to Elephata Island.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Elephanta caves : The Three Headed Shiva (Trimurti)

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Vasai : The Beach In Thane

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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Maharashtra has a number of delightful sea-side resorts.
Very pleasant feature of these beaches is the fact that they live essentially
safe waters, the deep drop coastline does not occur dangerously close to the
shore. The sea is serene in most of the beaches that dot the 720 km. Long
coastline of the state. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This long coast along Arabian Sea extends from Dahanu -
Bordi in the north up to Goa, proceeding southwards, Maharashtra State is the
only State in India that offers a vast choice of majestic forts like
Sindhudurg, Vijaydurg, Murud-Janjira, Vasai etc. along its long coast line. All
the sea-beaches are conveniently linked to Mumbai - a good and ideal starting
point and well connected by State Transport buses. The coastal climate of
Maharashtra makes travelling pleasant all-round the year. Seas are rough only
during the Monsoon, between June and September.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Vasai beach</b> is in the <b>Thane</b> district adjoining <b>Mumbai</b>
metropolis It is about 77 kms away from Mumbai connected by rail and road Very
Portuguese like a bit of Goa In the beginning of the 17th century Vasai was
used for ship building Portuguese had their colony here for the protection of
which they had built a sea fort In 1739 Marathas conquered the fort under the
stewardship of <b>Chimaji Appa</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> The ruins of the
Portuguese fort still stand Proper Vasai village is 5 to 6 kms away from Vasai
Road Rly" Station About 10 kms to the north of Vasal lies Nalasopara
village the earlier capital of Konkan Nalasopara is believed to have been
Gautam Buddha s birth place in a previous life Many Buddhist relics are
discovered here. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Jalna : The Land Of Saints

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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">KNOWN AS THE ‘LAND OF SAINTS’, JALNA DISTRICT WAS THE
BIRTHPLACE OF SAINT RAMDAS. WATERED BY THE RIVER KINDALIKA, THE DISTRICT IS
KNOWN FOR ITS MANY HISTORIC TEMPLES, WOOL AND AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE. THE FORT
BUILT IN 1725, IS A HISTORIC LANDMARK HERE, BESIDES THE FAMOUS ANANDSWAMI
TEMPLE - A RENOWNED PLACE OF PILGRIMAGE.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Located at the old city area in Jalna, this temple is 250 years
old and was built by Maratha warior Mahadji Shinde, on the place where Shri Sant
Anand Swami attained samadhi. A fair is held here in Ashadhi Ekadashi.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is an important holy place of the jains managed by a Jain
trust named Shri Vardhaman Sthankwasi Jain Shravak Sangh. The Guashala here is
one of the largest in the whole Marathwada region.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Situated at the Court Road, old jalna, it is a 400 years old
mosque built in black stone by a saint jamshed Khan by name.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Located at Mastgad, Old jalna, this temple is dedicated to
Mamam Devi. Kirtan, Bhajan and other holy rituals take place here daily and
many people come for darshan, especially in Navratra.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Sambhaji Udyan of Nagar Parishad, popularly by known as
’Moti Baag' is one of the main attractions of the city. It has a beautiful
garden with green grass and colourful flowers. A mini train for the children, a
beautiful beach on the Moti Talav and the colourful music karanje are the main
attractions of the garden.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">AMBAD (21 KM SOUTH): </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A temple dedicated to Goddess Matsyodari is located on the hill,
which resembles the shape of a fish matsya). It is believed to be one of the
oldest temples in the region. An annual fair is held at the temple in October
during Navratra. A historic Khandoba temple and a masonry kund (tank), both constructed
by a queen named Ahilyabai Holkar at the end of the 18th century are other
attractions here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This town is located on the right bank of the Khelna River.
A ruined wall surrounds the town, which houses eight small temples and two mosques.
There is an inner citadel where the offices of tahsildar and other minor officials
are located. Three fairs are held annually here. The ruins of a Mahanubhav
temple are found near the town on the left bank of the Khelna and some caves are
also believed to be submerged in the riverbank below the temple.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">GHANSAVANGI: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Jamba Samartha temple here is built in memory of Sant Ramdas
swami, advisor and teacher of Chhatrapati Shivaji. This temple is managed by a
trust, which was registered in 1943 by Nanasaheb Dev. A temple dedicated to Lord
Ram is situated nearby and an annual fair on the Ramnavami day is attended by a
large number of people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The famous Ganapati Temple here enshrines the swayambhu idol
of Lord Ganesh. The temple is believed to be built by Yadavas. The Rajur is
considered as one of the complete pith of Lord Ganesh in Ganesh Puran. Devotees
visit the temple in large numbers, especially on Chaturthi days. A fair conducted
on Angarika Chaturthi draws a large number of people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">lt is situated on the right bank of the river Dudhna. The
dargah of Mir Gulam Shah is the main attraction here.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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Jalna : The Land Of Saints

KNOWN AS THE ‘LAND OF SAINTS’, JALNA DISTRICT WAS THE BIRTHPLACE OF SAINT RAMDAS. WATERED BY THE RIVER KINDALIKA, THE DISTRICT IS KNOWN FO...

Jalgaon : Known For Its Immense Property

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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">WATERED BY FOUR BIG RIVERS - THE POORNA, GIRNA, BHOGAVATI
AND PANZRA, JALGAON DISTRICT IS KNOWN FOR ITS IMMENSE PROSPERITY. THE DISTRICT
IS KNOWN FOR ITS STANDARD QUALITY COTTON, FRUITS, VEGETABLES AND FARM PRODUCTS.
MANY TEMPLES AND CULTURAL ESTABLISHMENTS CAN ALSO BE FOUND HERE.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">BAHINABAI PARK: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bahinabai Udyan is another park located in the centre of the
city. It is named after Bahinabai Chaudhari, a well-known poetess of
Maharashtra. There are many types of trees over here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ECCHAPURTI GANESH TEMPLE: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This temple is situated at Navi Peth, near Balaji Sweet Mart
in jalgaon. The temple is thronged by large number of devotees on Ganesh
Chaturthi every year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">J.K. PARK: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Developed recently, this park is situated near Mehrun
garden. Rabbits, parrots, and birds are among the main attractions of the park.
Another attraction of the place is a water pond, called as 'Mehrun Talaavl The
water of the pond is cool and the sunset view from there is very attractive.
The pond is full of water for nearly all the months of the year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MAHATMA GANDHI GARDEN: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A beautiful garden located near New Bus Stand, lt spreads
over a sprawling area and houses a wide variety of exquisite flowers. Children
would love this place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MEHRUN (PARK): </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the oldest parks located in the centre of the city on
Shirsholi road, it is a cool place with a number of trees, which attract many
people.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">NAVARATRA MAHALAKSHMI TEMPLE:</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This temple is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. This temple is
built with stones, with a ’kalash' (pot-like structure) on the top of its
tower. Brass bars are fitted on the four sides of the temple. The throne of the
deity is plated with silver with a dimension of 41x41 inches. These plates are
embellished with fine carvings. Behind the throne is a Shivlinga and an idol of
Lord Ganesh. Located still farther behind, is an idol of Lord Hanuman facing
the west and measuring three and half inches? An annual fair is held in this temple
for 10 days during the Hindu month of Bhadrapad (August-September).<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">OMKARESHWAR MANDIR (1 KM): </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the most famous and beautiful temples in jalgaon
City, dedicated to Lord Shiva, it is situated at Jai Nagar. Shivratri, Shravni
Somvar, Ramnavmi, Gokulashtami are the significant festivals celebrated in this
temple.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PATNADEVI: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An ancient and religious place, it gained prominence as the
birth-place of the great Scientist Bhaskaracharya.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">SHIRSOLI LAKE (4 KM): </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The lake, surrounded by viridescent hills, wears an
ornamented look in monsoon – an unparallel sight of nature's splendor.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">TARSOD (8 KM): </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is a holy spot of the Hindus and the temple of Lord
Ganesha lures draws devotees from far and wide. The temple has a huge gateway
of 30 ft. height known as Raman Dwar. A monthly festival called Sankashti
Chaturthi and annual festivals such as Tripura Pournima, Tilakunda Chaurthi and
Angarika Chaturthi are celebrated here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">AMALNER (55 KM): </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A famous ]ain Teerth is located here. The temple enshrines a
27cm high, black-colored idol of Bhagvan Girua Parshwanath in the Padmasana
posture. It is believed that the idol in this temple is about 500 years old.
Thousands of devotees visit the temple every year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">CHANGDEO: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The 3,000 years old Changdev temple is located at Changdeo
village in Edlabad Taluk. The temple is dedicated to the great ascetic,
Changdeo Maharaj. It is believed that this holy saint lived for 1,400 years,
the temple known for its traditional architecture is decorated with carved
stone idols. The Annual fair is held here in January-February.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">KOTHALI (46 KM): </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">An ancient temple dedicated to Goddess Muktabai is located
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Situated on the outskirts of Amalner, on Chopda Road. The
temple is dedicated to God Mars. It is believed that there are only two such
temples in India. Annual festivals are held during every Tuesday in the Shravan
month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MANUDEVI TEMPLE: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This temple is located in beautiful natural surroundings
near Adgaon villge in Yawal taluka. The temple is surrounded by forested hills.
A fair is also held here annually. With a waterfall and breathtaking views,
this place is good for trekking.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Parola is a historic village situated between Dhulia and
Jalgaon, on the Mumbai Nagpur National Highway No 6. An 18th century fort that
belonged to the father of great Rani of Jhansi is the major attraction here.
Janardhan Temple, Shriram Temple, Santoshi Mata Temple, Hinglaj Mata Temple,
Bhate Temple and Shree Dwarkadhish Temple are some of the sacred places worth
visiting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PADMALAYA: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Padmalaya also known, as 'Prabhakshetra' is a religious
place located in Erandol Taluka. It is famous for housing the temples of Lord
Ganapati and Hanuman.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PAL (80 KM): </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Located in western Satpuda hill ranges, Pal is a picturesque
hill station with a forest park, a wild animal orphanage, nursery, garden and a
good museum of forest produce. The best time to visit the hill station and the
sanctuary is during February-May months.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">SWINGING TOWERS OF FARKANDE (JHULTE MANORE):</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Located on the bank of river Utawadi, Swinging Towers of
Farkande is a pair of 250 years old towers, which are good examples of the old
construction technique. Both the towers are 15m long and when one of them is
moved the other tower also starts swaying automatically. The towers were built
in the 18th century by Chand Momin.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">UNAPDEV: </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A religious place in Chopda taluk, it is located in the
foothills of Satpuda hill range. Unapdev is believed to have been the dwelling
place of Sage Sharbhang. According to legends, Lord Ram visited the place after
killing Ravana. Hot water springs, which never dry, and remains hot even during
winter is the main attraction here. A fair is held here during
December-January.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">YAWAL WILDLIFE SANCTUARY (32 KM NORTH): </span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Located in Yawal taluka, the sanctuary lies on the western
part of the Satpura Mountain along Anner and Manjal rivers. Spreading over an
area of about 177 sq. km, the sanctuary is the home to tiger, leopard, hyena,
jackal, fox, wolf, sambar deer, chinkara, nilgai, wild boar, barking deer,
jungle cat, palm civet, wild dog, sloth bear and flying squirrel. Land birds,
hill birds and a few kinds of wetland birds are also seen here. A lake called
Suki is housed within the sanctuary that attracts a large number of migratory
birds. The best time to visit the sanctuary is February to May.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jalgaon : Known For Its Immense Property

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Hingoli (Parbhani) : Known For Jowar And Cotton

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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A NEWLY FORMED DISTRICT, HINGOLI WAS RECENTLY BIFURCATED
FROM THE OLD PARBHANI DISTRICT. THE DISTRICT IS KNOWN FOR ITS PRODUCTION OF
JOWAR AND COTTON AND ITS FOLK ARTS NAMELY GONDHAL, SHAHIRI AND BHARUD.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A famous Shiva temple, it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas
in India. It is said that Dharmraj (Yudishtira), one of the Pandava brothers,
built this temple during his Agyant Baas (exile). This beautiful temple has
been built in an area of 60,000 sq. ft. The architecture and exquisite carvings
reflect the Hemadpanthi Style. A large number of people from far and near
assemble here during Slrivaratri and Vijayadashmi.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bhagwan Shantinath jinalaya is at renowned Jain temple
situated in this village. This marble temple is famous for its attractive idol
of the Jain Tirthankar, Shantinath. The idol is in standing posture. The temple
also has an idol of another, Jain Tirthankar, Parshwanath. Mallinath’s Temple
is a nearby attraction. This temple has 4 ft. high idol of Mallinath in
padmasana posture. A white~coloured idol of the last jain Tirthankar Mahavir is
placed in the upper part of this temple.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A religious place located on the Hingoli-Oundha road, this
village houses the shrine of saint Namdeo.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The shrine is thronged by thousands of devotees,
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Hingoli (Parbhani) : Known For Jowar And Cotton

A NEWLY FORMED DISTRICT, HINGOLI WAS RECENTLY BIFURCATED FROM THE OLD PARBHANI DISTRICT. THE DISTRICT IS KNOWN FOR ITS PRODUCTION OF JOWAR...