The Great Maharashtra: Jalgaon

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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;">EXCURSIONS</span></h2>
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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
here.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">MANGAL DEO GRAH MANDIR: </span></h3>
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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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<o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></o:p><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">PAROLA: </span></h3>
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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

WATERED BY FOUR BIG RIVERS - THE POORNA, GIRNA, BHOGAVATI AND PANZRA, JALGAON DISTRICT IS KNOWN FOR ITS IMMENSE PROSPERITY. THE DISTRICT ...