The Great Maharashtra: Jalna

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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;">PLACES OF INTEREST</span></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ANAND SWAMI TEMPLE: </span></h3>
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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;">GURU GANESH BHAVAN: </span></h3>
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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;">KALI MASJID: </span></h3>
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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;">MAMMA DEVI TEMPLE: </span></h3>
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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;">MOTI BAAG: </span></h3>
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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;">BHOKARDAN: </span></h3>
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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;">RAJUR (25 KM NORTH): </span></h3>
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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;">BADNAPUR: </span></h3>
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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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