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Maharashtra

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About Maharashtra

Explores all aspects of travel and tourism in the state of Maharashtra in India

Culture

Maharashtra is the third largest state in India. It has a long history of Marathi saints of the Warkari religious movement, such as Gyaneshwar, Namdev, Chokhamela, Eknath and Tukaram which is one of the foundations of Maharashtra culture or Marathi culture.

History

The name Maharashtra first appears in the 7th century in the account of Huan Sang, a contemporary Chinese traveler. In the early modern era, the region of Maharashtra came under the rule of several Islamic dynasties, including the Deccan Sultanate and the Mughal Empire.

Geography

The dominant physical feature of the state is its plateau character; The western part of the coastal plain of Maharashtra, the inverted rims of the west form the Sahyadri Range and its slopes are gradually descending towards the east and south-east.

Maps and Landscape

The word Maharashtra, the land of the Marathi-speaking people, appears to be derived from Maharashtrian, an old form of Prakrit.a synonym for 'Dandakaranya'. Maharashtra is the third largest state (in area) in India after Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.

District

The Indian State of Maharashtra came into existence on 1 May 1960. It is also known as Maharashtra Day, initially with 26 districts. 10 new districts have been created since then, and currently the number of districts in the state is 36.

Regions

Maharashtra is divided into 36 districts, which are grouped into six divisions. Geographically, historically, politically, and according to cultural sentiments, Maharashtra has six regions. Amravati, Aurangabad, Konkan, Nagpur, Nashik and Pune.

Costumes

Traditional clothes for Maharashtrian males include the dhoti, also known as Dhotar, and pheta, while a choli and nine-yard saree locally known as Nauwari saadi or Lugda is for women. Traditional clothing is famous in rural areas while traditional people from cities also wear these clothing.

Cuisines

Maharashtrian cuisine includes mild and spicy dishes. Wheat, rice, jowar, bajri, vegetables, lentils and fruit are dietary staples. Peanuts and cashews are often served with vegetables. Meat was traditionally used sparsely or only by the well off until recently, because of economic conditions and culture.

Festivals

Hindu Marathi people celebrate several festivals during the year. These include Gudi Padwa, Ram Navami, Hanuman Jayanti, Narali Pournima, Janmashtami, Ganeshotsav, Diwali, Makar Sankranti, Shivaratri, Holi and many more. Most villages in Maharashtra also have a Jatra or Urus in honor of the village deity.

Tourist Interest

One's destination is never a place, but a new way of seeing things

Spotlight

Travel is one of the most effective forms of introspection.

Shaniwar Wada

Shaniwar Wada, the palace of the Peshwa witnessed the rise and fall of the glory of the Maratha Empire.

Sevagram Ashram

Sevagram Ashram is one of the places from where Mahatma Gandhi had started his fight for the freedom of India.

Uruli Kanchan

Uruli Kanchan is a village which is well known for its relation to Mahatma Gandhi and his disciple Manibhai Desai.

Kaas Plateau

Kaas Pathar or Plateau located in the Satara district consists of several varieties of flowers that bloom at a particular season of the year

Gateway of India

The Gateway of India is one of the significant and unique landmarks located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Hemalkasa

Village of Hemalkasa is known for its Lok Biradari Project. The village was adopted by Dr Prakash Baba Amte and his wife Dr Mandakini Amte in 1973.

Experiential Tourism

Best things to do in Maharashtra, those who wish to enjoy sightseeing can visit famous attractions

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Travel Opens your heart, broadens your mind, and fills your file with stories to tell.

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Origin - Destination	Distance in Kilometers	Estimated duration
Mumbai - Bangalore	500	5 hour 45 minutes

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Mumbai - Bangalore	400	8 hour 30 minutes

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Mumbai - Bangalore	250	2 hours

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Explore Maharashtra

The beautiful state of Maharashtra is located in the western peninsular region of India. It is the third largest state and the second most populous state in India. Maharashtra has been bestowed with a breathtaking natural beauty of mountain ranges, rivers as well as sea coasts.Maharashtra boasts a number of well known hill stations as well as coastal towns with amazing sea beaches. Some of the well known hill stations that attract tourists are Khandala, Matheran, Mahabaleshwar, Panchgani etc. Coastal towns of Alibaug, Malvan, Ganpatipule are also popular with tourists. Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra, is famous for having three UNESCO World Heritage sites. The state is also well known for its ancient forts and caves including Elephanta Cave in Mumbai and Ajanta and Ellora caves in Aurangabad.

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Land of Saints

Maharashtra or the land of the Marathas produced a large number of Saints,

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Festival & Events

Blessed in the festival which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love

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Things To Do

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Cuisine to Explore

You feed yourself with more than just food when you travel

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Top Attractions in Maharashtra

Better to see something once than hear about it a thousand times

Marine Drive is a 3.6-kilometre-long Promenade along the Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Road in Mumbai, India. Often, the names Marine Drive and Mareens are used interchangeably to refer to this 3.9km stretch. The road and promenade were constructed by late philanthropist Bhagojisheth Keer and Pallonji Mistry.

This is beautiful temple occupied in large space, Architecture of the temple is marvelous, Its a holy and clam place as well as a good spot for weekend. people gather here for worship and usually crowded during weekend and occasion.

The Lohagad Fort is in Maval tehsil of Pune District in Maharashtra. It is a hill fort near popular hill stations Lonavala and Khandala. It is one of the most visited forts in Maharashtra. Lohagad has an elevation of approx 3608 ft. above sea level and falls in the beginners' category in trekking.

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