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Nampur
Nampur is a village in Nashik District of Maharashtra, India. As per census of 2011 by Govt of India It is situated near Satana also called as Baglan Taluka, the headquarters for Baglan Taluka, at the distance of 21 km. Nampur is known in the states of Maharashtra, Karnataka and Gujarat for its cattle market. It is near to Gujarat and is a major transportation hub. It is 35 kilometers from the city of Malegaon and 25 from Taharabad on the road ( SH-16) to Gujarat. The first MLA elected from Baglan Taluka was from Tembhe which is just 7 km from Nampur. In the 2001 census, the village of Nampur had 12,458 inhabitants, with 6,386 males (51.3%) and 6,072 females (48.7%), for a gender ratio of 951 females per thousand males Background Being near to Gujarat, Nampur experiences Marathi and Ahirani languages to large extent. The major business of the city is agriculture. Major crops are seasonal onions, grapes, pomegranates (Anar), wheat, bajra, jowar, sugar cane. The village ...
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Malegaon
Malegaon is a city and a municipal corporation in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated on the bank of Mosam River. History Malegaon (previously Maligaon G.N. Wright, 1837. See entry for MULLIGAUM, p216.) at the confluence of the Mausam (previously Moosy) and Girna rivers. On the road linking Mumbai and Agra – now National Highway-3(NH3), it used to be a small junction known as ''Maliwadi'' (hamlet of gardeners). Geography Malegaon is at the confluence of the Girna and Mausam rivers, at elevation of 438 metres (1437 feet) at . It is 280 km northeast of the state capital Mumbai. It has good connectivity with nearby cities like Nashik, Manmad, Mumbai and Dhule. Roads: * State Highway 10 (Maharashtra) * National Highway 3 (India, old numbering) (Asian Highway no. 10) (Mumbai - Agra) Climate Agriculture Villages near Malegaon and towards Satana, Nampur, Sonaj, Talwade and Vadel are indulged into agriculture and major producers o ...
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Baglan Taluka
Baglan is a taluka (tehsil) in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Sometimes Baglan Taluka is unofficially referred to as Satana, because of that city's dominance within the taluka. Geography Baglan Taluka is located in the mountains of the Western Ghats. Its principal river is the Mausam River (Mosam River) which is dammed at Haranbari Dam creating a large reservoir. History While now a backwater,Naravane, M. S. (1997) ''A Short History of Baglan'' Palomi Publications, Pune, , from the Introduction, se"About the book" Sahyadri Books Baglan was once the site of the Baglan Kingdom, the Bagul kingdom that existed from 1308 to 1619. The native people in the area were the Bhils and the Marathas, Mali. Later on during the rule of Chatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale of the Maratha Empire, Baglan was a territory of major importance because of its proximity to the then flourishing and rich mughal market city of Surat. Maratha's were aware of this and used it to thei ...
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List Of State Highways In Maharashtra
The state highways are arterial routes of a state, linking district headquarters and important towns within the state and connecting them with national highways or highways of the neighbouring states. Introduction Maharashtra state has a good road network. There are 10088 national highways and many state highways with total length of 33,705 km. Major state highways are MH MSH 1, MH MSH 3, MH MSH 6, MH MSH 9, MH MSH 10,MH MSH 11. Major state highways State highways {, class="wikitable sortable" , - ! width="15%" , State Highway No ! width="70%" , Route ! width="5%" , Length (in km) ! width="10%" , Passes through - District(s) , - , MH SH 1 , Shahada - Sangvi - Khamkheda - Lasur - Amalner , , Nandurbar, Dhule, Jalgaon , - , MH SH 2 , Via MH SH 1 From Shahada - Mhasavad - Islampur (Shahada Taluka) - Lakkadkot - Ranipur (Shahada Taluka) - Nagziri - Toranmal , , Nandurbar , - , - , MH SH 3 , Akkalkuva - Gangapur (Akkalkuva Taluka) - Khapran - Devgui (Akkalkuva Ta ...
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Mausam River
The Mausam River (Mosam River, Mokshaganga River) is a river in Nashik District in Maharashtra, India., United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency It is a left tributary of the Girna River. Course The Mausam River arises in the Western Ghats, above the village of Golwad, Baglan Taluka, in northern Nashik District, just south of the border with Dhule District. The river flows east and is dammed at Haranbari Dam, with Vide Digar on the right bank (south) and Jaitapur on the left bank (north). It continues east past Antapur to Taharabad where it turns northeast up to Sompur where it turns southeast, and it continues southeast past Jaikheda, Nampur, and Kashti and then turns south into the city of Malegaon Malegaon is a city and a municipal corporation in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated on the bank of Mosam River. History Malegaon (previously Maligaon G.N. Wright, 1837. See entry for MULLIGAUM, p216.) at the co ... where it joins ...
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Mokshaganga River
The Mausam River (Mosam River, Mokshaganga River) is a river in Nashik District in Maharashtra, India., United States National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency It is a left tributary of the Girna River. Course The Mausam River arises in the Western Ghats, above the village of Golwad, Baglan Taluka, in northern Nashik District, just south of the border with Dhule District. The river flows east and is dammed at Haranbari Dam, with Vide Digar on the right bank (south) and Jaitapur on the left bank (north). It continues east past Antapur to Taharabad where it turns northeast up to Sompur where it turns southeast, and it continues southeast past Jaikheda, Nampur, and Kashti and then turns south into the city of Malegaon Malegaon is a city and a municipal corporation in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is situated on the bank of Mosam River. History Malegaon (previously Maligaon G.N. Wright, 1837. See entry for MULLIGAUM, p216.) at the co ... where it joins t ...
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Nashik District
Nashik district, also known as Nasik district, is a district in Maharashtra, India. The city of Nashik is the administrative headquarters of the district. Nashik is well known for the production of wine. Nashik is also known as Mini Maharashtra, because the climate and soil conditions of Surgana, Peth, Igatpuri resembles with Konkan. Niphad, Sinnar, Dindori, Baglan blocks are like Western Maharashtra and Yeola, Nandgaon, Chandwad blocks are like Vidarbha Region. Nashik is the biggest city in the district while Malegaon is the second biggest city. Manmad, Igatpuri, sinnar are some of the big cities situated in the Nashik District. Manmad is one of the biggest railway junction in india while the city of Malegaon is famous for its powerloom. Nashik district is the third largest district in Maharashtra state in terms of population of 8,107,187 and occupying an area of 15,582 square kilometres in the north Maharashtra region. It is bounded by Dhule District to the north, Jalgaon D ...
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Rama
Rama (; ), Ram, Raman or Ramar, also known as Ramachandra (; , ), is a major deity in Hinduism. He is the seventh and one of the most popular '' avatars'' of Vishnu. In Rama-centric traditions of Hinduism, he is considered the Supreme Being. Rama is said to have been born to Kaushalya and Dasharatha in Ayodhya, the ruler of the Kingdom of Kosala. His siblings included Lakshmana, Bharata, and Shatrughna. He married Sita. Though born in a royal family, their life is described in the Hindu texts as one challenged by unexpected changes such as an exile into impoverished and difficult circumstances, ethical questions and moral dilemmas. Of all their travails, the most notable is the kidnapping of Sita by demon-king Ravana, followed by the determined and epic efforts of Rama and Lakshmana to gain her freedom and destroy the evil Ravana against great odds. The entire life story of Rama, Sita and their companions allegorically discusses duties, rights and social responsibil ...
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Mulher
Mulher is a village in the Nashik district of Maharashtra, India. Location The village of Mulher (Mayurnagari) is located on the Southern bank of the Mausam River. It is 3.5 km east by road of the village Vide Digar and the Haranbari Dam (downstream). It is 9 km by road west (upstream) of Taharabad. It is located on State Highway 14. It is connected by road, and buses and rickshaw are available from Taharabad. There are no hotels at Mulher village; the closest lodgings are Uddhav Maharaj Samadhi Mandir or Mulher Machi. From Mulher machi the trio of forts Mora, Hargad and Mulher can easily be climbed in a day. Mulher Fort is located in Mulher village. From the township to the base of the Fort is approximately 5 kilometres. History The Rathore dynasty of Bagul ancestry reigned Baglan between 1310 and 1638. Mulher fort was their capital. The Mughals then gained control of Baglan. For the Surat ransack of January 1664 & October 1670, Shivaji Maharaj had follow ...
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Mangi-Tungi
Mangi-Tungi is a prominent twin-pinnacled peak with plateau in between, located near Tahrabad about 125 km from Nashik, Maharashtra, India. Mangi, high above sea level, is the western pinnacle and Tungi, high, the eastern. Mangi-Tungi is from the city of Satana. Overview There are numerous temples and is considered sacred in Jainism. It enshrines images of Tirthankaras in several postures including '' Padmasana'' and ''kayotsarga''. Sometimes, it is described as ''Siddha Kshetra'', meaning a gateway to the state of enlightenment. Around 3,500 (7,000 Up & Down) steps lead to the foot of the peak, which is enriched with several monuments of historical and religious prominence. Besides, there are numerous caves named after great Tirthankaras such as Mahavira, Rishabhanatha, Shantinatha and Parshvanatha. A grand fair is held here annually during ''Kartik'' (September–October) where people visit in large numbers to witness festival. There are many inscriptions on ido ...
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Salher
Salher is a place located near Waghamba in Satana tehsil in Nashik district of Maharashtra, India.The old name of Salher was Gavalgarh, which was based on the name of the local Bhil king named Gaval Bhil, he was the discoverer of this place. It is the site of the highest fort in the Sahyadri mountains and the second highest peak at after Kalsubai in Maharashtra and 32nd highest peak in Western Ghats. This was one of the celebrated forts of the Maratha Empire. The money acquired after raiding Surat was brought to this fort first on its way to the Maratha capital forts. History According to a legend, Parashurama did his Tapascharya at Salher Fort. After winning the earth and giving it as donation, he made land for himself to live in, by pushing the sea back with his arrows, right from this place. The twin fort Salota (4986 feet) is very near to Salher. An ancient and historically significant place like this is also famous for its battles during the reign of Chatrapati ...
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Durga
Durga ( sa, दुर्गा, ) is a major Hindu goddess, worshipped as a principal aspect of the mother goddess Mahadevi. She is associated with protection, strength, motherhood, destruction, and wars. Durga's legend centres around combating evils and demonic forces that threaten peace, prosperity, and dharma, representing the power of good over evil. Durga is believed to unleash her divine wrath against the wicked for the liberation of the oppressed, and entails destruction to empower creation. Durga is seen as a motherly figure and often depicted as a beautiful woman, riding a lion or tiger, with many arms each carrying a weapon and often defeating demons. She is widely worshipped by the followers of the goddess-centric sect, Shaktism, and has importance in other denominations like Shaivism and Vaishnavism. The most important texts of Shaktism, Devi Mahatmya, and Devi Bhagavata Purana, revere Devi (the Goddess) as the primordial creator of the universe and the Brah ...
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Shiva
Shiva (; sa, शिव, lit=The Auspicious One, Śiva ), also known as Mahadeva (; ɐɦaːd̪eːʋɐ, or Hara, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism. Shiva is known as "The Destroyer" within the Trimurti, the Hindu trinity which also includes Brahma and Vishnu. In the Shaivite tradition, Shiva is the Supreme Lord who creates, protects and transforms the universe. In the goddess-oriented Shakta tradition, the Supreme Goddess ( Devi) is regarded as the energy and creative power (Shakti) and the equal complementary partner of Shiva. Shiva is one of the five equivalent deities in Panchayatana puja of the Smarta tradition of Hinduism. Shiva has many aspects, benevolent as well as fearsome. In benevolent aspects, he is depicted as an omniscient Yogi who lives an ascetic life on Mount Kailash as well as a householder with his wife Parvati and his three children, Ganesha, Kartikeya and A ...
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