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Maharashtra at a Glance
Date of Formation : 1 May 1960Location : West of India's main land
(also Known as Malabar Coast)Geography : Latitude- 18.96°N
Longitude- 72.820°ECapital : MumbaiArea : 307,713 sq.km.Principal Language : MarathiNational Festival : Ganesh ChaturthiState Animal : Indian giant squirrelState Bird : Green Imperial PigeonState Flower : Lagerstroemia speciosaState Tree : Mango
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Maharashtra at a Glance
Neighboring States : Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Goa
Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka
and Telangana
Neighboring Union Territory : Dadar and Nagar Haveli
Largest District : Ahmednagar
Smallest District : Greater Bombay
Longest river : Godavari
Highest peak : Kalsubai
Largest Lake : Lonar crater lakeWednesday, May 3, 2023
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Maharashtra at a Glance
Amazing Facts• The name Maharashtra means the 'The Great State' or 'Great
Nation‘.• 4 out of 12 Jyotirling of Lord Shiva is in Maharashtra. These are
Trambakeshwar (Nashik), Nageshwar ( Aundh), Grishneshwar (Verul, Daulatabad) and Bhimashankar (Pune).
• Famous hazi Ali Dargah was built in year 1431 by Sayyad Haji Ali Bukhari who was originally from Uzbekistan.
• Lovani, Tamasa, Gafa and Mauni are folk dances of Maharashtra.
• India’s first gold refinery is located at Shirpur.
• First train of India (and Asia too) ran between Mumbai to Thane on 16 April 1853.
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Maharashtra at a Glance
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Distance Map of Maharashtra
Destination
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Mumbai• Mumbai is the largest city and the capital of Maharashtra.• The city that we see today is a collection of 7 islands which
were joined into a single metropolitan through land reclamation techniques in the 18th century under the rule of the British East India Company.
• Attractions:• Historical: 1. Elephanta Caves
2. Kanheri Caves• Religious: 1. Mumba Devi Temple
2. Shree Siddhivinayak 3. Haji Ali Dargah
• Museum/ Galleries:1. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya
• Other: 1.Girgaum Chowpatty 2. Juhu Beach
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Aurangabad• Aurangabad is named after the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb.• The culture of this town is heavily influenced by the Mughal
and the Muslim culture.• The city is famous for its historical monuments and the ancient
caves of Ajanta and Ellora which are UNESCO world heritage site.
• Attraction: • Historical: 1. Ajanta Caves
2. Ellora Caves 3. Bibi Ka Maqbara
• Religious: 1. Grishneshwar Mahadev 2. Panchakki 3. Shahganj Masjid
• Other: 1. Quila-E-Ark 2. Lonar crater lake
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Kolhapur• Kolhapur is located at the banks of the Panchganga River.• The special ‘kolhapuri slippers’ and the kolhapuri cuisines are
worth trying out.• The best time to visit the city is during any of the major Hindu
festivals like Holi, Diwali, Ganesh Chaturthi, Vijaya Dashami and Navaratri.
• Attraction:
• Religious: 1. Mahalaxmi Temple
2. Jyotiba Temple
3. Shahganj Masjid
• Other: 1. Bhavani Mandap
2. Rankala LakeWednesday, May 3, 2023
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Mahabaleshwar• Mahabaleshwar is a hill station in Maharashtra.• The average elevation of the place is approximately 1,353
meters above sea level and is the source of the Krishna River.• The water originates from a spout which is shaped like the
mouth of a cow and is situated at an ancient temple of Lord Shiva.
• Attraction:
• Religious: 1. Mahabaleshwar Temple
2. JKrishnabai Temple
• Other: 1. Pratapgad
2. Venna Lake
3. Elephant's Head PointWednesday, May 3, 2023
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Solapur• Solapur is located on the Karnataka state border.• The city is located at the Deccan plateau and enjoys a moderate
and dry climate most of the year.
• Attraction:
• Religious: 1. Shri Siddheshwar Temple
2. Vishnupad Temple
3. Rukmini Temple
• Other: 1. Bhuikot Fort
2. Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary
3. Yevati LakeWednesday, May 3, 2023
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Matheran• Matheran is the smallest hill station in India.
• It is Asia's only automobile-free hill station.• Matheran was discovered by Hugh Poyntz Malet, the then district
collector of Thane district in May 1850.
• Attraction:
• Religious: 1. Pisharnath Mahadev Mandir
• Other: 1. Heart Point
2. Irshalgad
3. Shivaji's Ladder
1. Alexander Point
2. One Tree Hill Point
3. Alexander Point
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Alibaug• Alibaug was developed under the Naval Chief of the Maratha
Ruler Shivaji.• The various temples are also worth visiting as they display a
brilliant Hindu Maratha architecture.
• Attraction:
Religious: 1. Vikram Vinayak Mandir
2. Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple
Forts : 1. Kolaba Fort
2. Alibag Beach
3. Korlai Fort
3. Murud-Janjira
4. Underi
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Khandala• Khandala is located between the Deccan Plateau and the
Konkan region of Maharashtra.
• The ancient rock cut caves of Karla and Bhaja are also a must visit along with the Bhushi Lake.
• Attraction: Natural : 1. Rajmachi Park
2. Kune Waterfalls3. Nagphani (Duke's Nose)
Others : 1. Lohagad Fort2. Bhaja Caves3. Karla CavesWednesday, May 3, 2023
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Nashik• Nashik is located in the North-Western region of Maharashtra and is
located on the banks of the river Godavari which also originates here.• The place is famous for being one of the cities that host the Kumbha
Mela of India once every 12 years.
• Attraction:
• Religious: 1. Trimbakeshwar Temple
2. Muktidham Temple
2. Kalaram Temple
• Other: 1. Pandavleni Caves
2. Sula Vineyards
3. Anjneri HillWednesday, May 3, 2023
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Ratnagiri• Ratnagiri is a sea port located near the Arabian Sea in the State
of Maharashtra.
• The place contains several different breathtaking natural phenomena like the Rajapur Ganga which is a collection of 14 pools of water that appear almost once in every 3 years.
• Attraction: Natural : 1. Ganeshghule Beach
2. Thibaw Point3. Dhootpapeshwar Temple
Others : 1. Ratnadurga Fort2. Tilak Ali Museum3. Thiba Palace
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An Itinerary of Maharashtra
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Thank You
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