Sunday, 3 March 2013

Dandoba Sangli Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Dandoba Sangli

On the borders of the Miraj and Kavathe-Mahankal talukas lies Dandona, which is supposed to be the 'Dandakaranya' mentioned in Ramayana. There is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva on the top of the hill.

Saturday, 2 March 2013

Tasgaon Sangli Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Tasgaon Sangli

The famous Ganesh Mandir at tasgaon having magnificient 'Gopuram' , was built by Marathi Senapati Parshurambhau Patwardhan. The 'Gopuram' resembles with those found in the South Indian temples. A unique feature of Lord Ganesh idol is that its trunk faces at right directions. An annual 'Rath Yatra' is held during the ganesh festival.

 The Ganesh Temple situated in Tasgaon, Sangli was built by Parshurambhau Patwardhan, a Marathi General. The architecture of the temple resembles South Indian temple construction. During Ganesh Puja, every year car festival takes place in this temple.al.

Audumber Sangli Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Audumber Sangli

The followers of Lord 'Dattatreya' believe that Shri. Narsinha Sarswati' is the fourth incarnation of Lord 'Dattatreya'. He resided in Audumber for a year. The Datta temple was erected here by this devotees. 

Shri Narsingh Saraswati stayed in Audumbur for one year. The followers of Shri Narsingh Saraswati worship him as the incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. So the temple was built here in memory of his stay at Audumber..

Dargah of Miraj Sangli Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Dargah of Miraj Sangli

This dargah was built about 500 years ago. The dargah is called as Khaja Meersaheb dargah and is known for its secularism as people of all faiths and religions visit this dargah. A music festival is held every year and reformed musicians and singers perform here.

Kavathe - Ekand Sangli Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Kavathe - Ekand Sangli

An ancient temple of Shri Siddharam is found in Kavathe-Ekand. On the day of 'Dusshera' a fabulous display of fire works is held here. Thousand of peoples throng to the place to witness the magnificent fire works.

Battis Shirala Sangli Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Battis Shirala Sangli

This is best known for its Nag-panchami festival. Every year on Nag-panchami day thousands of Nag-devotees take out processions of the king of snaks 'Cobra'. Competitions are held between various Nag-mandals for the best Cobra.

Prachitgad and Chandoli Century Sangli Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Prachitgad and Chandoli Century Sangli

Prachitgad was built during times of Ch.Shivaji Maharaj It is on the border of Sangli, Kolhapur and Ratnagiri districts.

/ The Chandoli Dam was built on the river 'Warna'. This dam along with Chandoli Century attracts many people..

Haripur / Krishna Ghat Sangli Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Haripur / Krishna Ghat Sangli

The confluence of the rivers Krishna and Warana is at Haripur a small town near Sangli. A temple is situated on the banks of these two rivers. In the year 1768 Govind Hari Patwardhan made houses for the Brahmins, which is why the town is known as "Haripur" as a tribute to Hari Patwardhan.

Shri Ganapati Mandir, Sangli Sangli Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Shri Ganapati Mandir, Sangli Sangli

 Ganapati Temple is regarded as the most beautiful temple in south Maharashtra. It is situated on the banks of river Krishna at Sangli. Thorle (elder) Chintamanrao Patwardhan consecrated the idol in 1843. 

The temple has been artistically built with black stone brought from Jyotibha hills. There is a platform, a hall and a 'Nagarkhana' inside the vast two acres complex of the temple. The entrance door has been carved out of different coloured natural wood. 

The idol of the Lord Ganapati is made of copper. The idol has been kept in a way that it is visible from any part of Ganapati Peth. It looks so beautiful when the silvery rays of evening sun brighten the face of the Ganapati idol. 

Ganapati festival is celebrated with great religious fervour for five days from Bhadrapad Shuddha Chaturthi. 

Sangli is well connected by air, train and road. Dharamshalas and small budgeted hotels at Sangli are available for accommodation.

Sangli Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Sangli

Sangli is a major city in Western India 390 km from Mumbai and 700 km from Bangalore. Sangli is known for its turmeric trade, grapes and sugar factories. Sangli is also a major education and healthcare centre. 

Sangli has developed itself as a is now a modern city with broader roads, major railway junction, cyber-cafes, hotels with multi-cuisine, very good education, healthcare, telecommunication and entertainment facilities. A Software Technology Park is being set up in a prime location of the city.