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Mangasuli
Mangasuli is a village located in Northern Karnataka, India.Village code= 17400 It is located in the Athani taluk of Belgaum district in Karnataka. Demographics Religious significance Mangasuli is known for its temple of Lord Khandoba, among the regions of Southern Maharashtra and Northern Karnataka. The name Mangasuli stands for "Malla" (name of the demon) - "suli" (killed). It is said that Lord Khandoba killed the demon Malla in this place. The other name of Lord Khandoba, Malhari or Mallari, also originates from the words "Malla" and "ari" (enemy) & "Mallayya" in Kannada language. Khandoba of Mangasuli is the Kuldevta of many families in the region. It is a tradition to visit the temple after important events in their families (like marriage, birth of a child), to seek the Lord's blessings. Many devotees visit the place during the yearly "Utsav", which is celebrated from the first to the sixth baning moon nights of the Hindu calendar month Margashirsha. The fest ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khandoba
Khandoba (IAST: Khaṇḍobā), Martanda Bhairava, Malhari, or Malhar is a Hindu deity worshiped as a manifestation of Shiva mainly in the Deccan plateau of India, especially in the state of Maharashtra. He is the most popular Kuladevata (family deity) in Maharashtra.Singh p.ix He is also the patron deity of select warrior, farming castes, Dhangar community and Brahmin (priestly) castes as well as several of the hunter/gatherer tribes (Bedar, Naik) that are native to the hills and forests of this region. The sect of Khandoba has linkages with Hindu and Jain traditions, and also assimilates all communities irrespective of caste, including Muslims. The character of Khandoba developed during the 9th and 10th centuries from a folk deity into a composite god possessing the attributes of Shiva, Bhairava, Surya and Kartikeya (Skanda). He is depicted either in the form of a linga, or as an image of a warrior riding on a bull or a horse. The foremost centre of Khandoba worship is the temp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ugar (town)
Ugar Khurd is a town and municipal council in the district of Belagavi, in the state of Karnataka, India. The town is famous for Ugar Sugar Works. It lies on the banks of mighty Krishna River. As per 2011 census the population of town is about 23,762, of whom almost 2,000 work in Ugar Sugar Works. Ugar is just 33 km from Sangli–Miraj twin cities and is emerging as a satellite town connected with Sangli, Miraj and Belagavi. "Khurd" is a place designation meaning 'small', originating from Persian language (see Khurd and Kalan). Ugar Khurd gradually outgrew the nearby village Ugar Budruk ('big Ugar'). Agriculture The area surrounding Ugar has a very fertile black volcanic soil suited for sugar cane, cotton, jawar, sunflower and soyabeans. Due to proximity to Krishna river, the land is also fairly irrigated, and last four or five years Krishna river never went down the critical level. Education Ugar Sugar Works started production in the early 1940s, and it started a sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
States And Territories Of India
India is a federal union comprising 28 states and 8 union territories, with a total of 36 entities. The states and union territories are further subdivided into districts and smaller administrative divisions. History Pre-independence The Indian subcontinent has been ruled by many different ethnic groups throughout its history, each instituting their own policies of administrative division in the region. The British Raj mostly retained the administrative structure of the preceding Mughal Empire. India was divided into provinces (also called Presidencies), directly governed by the British, and princely states, which were nominally controlled by a local prince or raja loyal to the British Empire, which held ''de facto'' sovereignty ( suzerainty) over the princely states. 1947–1950 Between 1947 and 1950 the territories of the princely states were politically integrated into the Indian union. Most were merged into existing provinces; others were organised into ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miraj
Miraj (Pronunciation: iɾəd͡z ) is a city in Sangli District and also in Maharashtra, India, that was founded in the early 10th century. It was an important jagir of the Adil Shahi court of Bijapur. Shivaji Maharaj stayed in Miraj for two months during his South India Campaign. Because of its location, Miraj has been held as a strategic bastion. It was the capital of Miraj Senior and is an important junction on the central railway network. The Pathwardhan family were the hereditary rulers of Miraj until independence. The city is part of the Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation formed in 1999. The city is recognised for Hindustani classical music and medical services. Miraj is an emerging medical hub in India. The town has an unbelievable doctor patient ratio. Some of the doctors and institutions are well known all over India. Many medical tourists visit from the adjoining districts of North Karnataka and Goa, as well as all over India and from Arab countries. The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chinchali
Chinchali is a place in Belgaum district in India. There is a famous temple of the goddess Mayakkadevi (Mahakali) in Chinchali. Demographics At the 2001 India census, Chinchali had a population of 15,949 (8,244 males and 7,705 females).Village code= 24400 See also * Belgaum * Districts of Karnataka The Indian State of Karnataka consists of 31 districts grouped into 4 administrative divisions. The state geographically has 3 principal regions: the coastal region of Karavali, the hilly Malenadu region comprising the Western Ghats, and the ... References External links * http://Belgaum.nic.in/ * http://www.chinchalimayakkadevi.com Villages in Belagavi district {{Raybag-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kokatnur
Kokatnur is a village in the southern state of Karnataka, India.Village code= 23000 It is located in the Athni taluk of Belgaum district in Karnataka. Demographics India census, Kokatnur had a population of 6,123 people with 3,124 males and 2,999 females. Kannada is the official language. Marathi also spoken here Notable people from Kokatnur * Vaman R. Kokatnur, American chemist See also * Belgaum * Districts of Karnataka The Indian State of Karnataka consists of 31 districts grouped into 4 administrative divisions. The state geographically has 3 principal regions: the coastal region of Karavali, the hilly Malenadu region comprising the Western Ghats, and the ... References External links * http://Belgaum.nic.in/ Villages in Belagavi district {{Athani-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Narsobawadi
Nrusinhawadi commonly known as Narsobawadi or Narsobachi Wadi is a small town in Shirol Tahasil in Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. Narsobawadi gets its name from the presence of 'Shri Nrusinha Saraswati', the Purna Avatar of Lord Dattatreya. With much archaeological value, this became a major pilgrim spot for many Shri Dattatreya devotees. Also, there is a confluence of the two rivers Panchganga and Krishna. About Nrusinhawadi is famous for the Hindu temple of Shri Nrusinha Saraswati ( mr, नृसिंह सरस्वती) (1378–1458) located on the banks of the river Krushna. Shri Dattatreya in his Nrusinha Saraswati incarnation is believed to have lived here for as long as 12 years. (Ref. Shri Gurucharitra). The life story of Shri Nrusinha Saraswati, his philosophy and related stories are described in Shri Guru Charitra. There are no images or idols here which show his presence. But there are two padukas or slippers which immortalize his great avatar. Temple's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miraj Junction Railway Station
Miraj Junction railway station RJ'' is a major junction railway station in the city of Miraj, Maharashtra.The Pune – Yeshwantpur railway line passes through Miraj where it meets the Miraj – Kolhapur Branch line. The Miraj - Nagpur section starts at Miraj and passes through towns such as Pandharpur, Kurduvadi, Barshi, Latur, Parli Vaijnath and Osmanabad. Also it is major Junction on Mumbai - Miraj - Bangalore line and Miraj- Nagpur line (via Kurduvadi, Osmanabad, Purnananded. Total Trains -87 Number of Platforms: 6 Number of Halting Trains: 56 Number of Originating Trains: 11 Number of Terminating Trains: 10 Rani Chennamma express Rani Chennamma express from Miraj junction railway station to Bangalore City railway station is one of the most prestigious trains of the South Western Railway. The train covers an average distance of 749 km operating on a daily basis. This train also ran from Bengaluru to Miraj Junction as Kittur Express during Meter gauge Era. ''Ra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shedbal
Shedbal is a town in the southern state of Karnataka, India.Village code= 17200 It is located in the Kagwad taluk of Belagavi district in Karnataka. Shedbal is very close to Sangli Miraj twin cities. Government of Karnataka declared Shedbal Village Panchayat as Shedbal Pattan Panchayat (town panchayat). Demographics India census, Shedbal had a population of 15,278 with 7752 males and 7526 females. There is a famous Jain Ashram. The Shanthinatha Jain temple of Shedbal was built in the year 1292 A.D. It is the birthplace of the well known Jain ascetic Elacharya Paramapujya Muni Sri 108 Vidyananda Maharaj. Under the guidance of Paramapujya Muni Sri Shanthisagar Maharaj Shanthisagar Chatra Ashram was built. The Chaturvamshathi tirthankara mandir with the 24 tirthankaras was built in 1952. Other temples we found here are, the temples of Bhagawan Adinatha and Bhagawan Mahavira (built in the year 1942 AD), Sri Bahubali Mandir (built in the year 1960 AD), Samavasarana mandir (bui ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Athani, Belgavi
Athani is a town in the Belagavi district of Karnataka, India. It is 140 kilometers from the city of Belagavi, 70 kilometers from Vijayapura, 55 kilometers from Miraj, 100 kilometers from Kolhapur, and 624 kilometers from Bengaluru. The main profession here is agriculture, particularly sugarcane, jawar, and grapes. The river Krishna flows 110 km around the southern part of Athani Taluk. the city 18 km from river Krishna. It is famous for leather chappals. Athani is the oldest municipal town of Karnataka; it was established in 1853 according to the municipal act of 1850. The municipal council completed 160 years. It is an important gateway to Karnataka from Maharashtra State Transportation Athani is well connected to various places like Hubballi, Vijayapura, Miraj, Sangli, Belagavi, Gokak, and Jamkhandi and the town has NWKRTC bus service. The nearest railway station is Ugar railway station which is 25 km from the city and Miraj junction 55 km fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sangli
Sangli () is a city and the district headquarters of Sangli District in the state of Maharashtra, in western India. It is known as the Turmeric City of Maharashtra due to its production and trade of the spice. Sangli is situated on the banks of river Krishna and houses many Sugar factory, sugar factories. Sangli is a major city in Western India 390 km from Mumbai, 240 km from Pune and 653 km from Bangalore. Sangli is known for its turmeric trade, grapes and the largest number of sugar factories in India. The only district has more than 30 sugar factories. Sangli Miraj Kupwad, along with its Urban Agglomeration together known as Sangli Miraj Kupwad Metropolitan Region (SMKMR). Sangli UA/Metropolitan is one of the biggest city in Maharashtra and 93rd biggest in India. Sangli UA/Metropolitan Region has developed itself as a modern city with broader roads, major railway junction, Malls & Multiplexes, hotels with multi-cuisine and very good education facilities. The c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
