63-664: Panhala (Pronunciation: [pənʱaːɭa] ) is a city and a Hill station Municipal Council (3177 feet above sea level) 18 km northwest of Kolhapur , in Kolhapur district in the Indian state of Maharashtra . Panhala is the smallest city in Maharashtra and being a Municipal Council the city is developing rapidly. The city sprawls in the Panhala fort commands a panoramic view of the valley below. The main historical attraction here
126-630: A Divisional office at Sangli and bus depots and terminals at Sangli and Miraj in city limits. Direct buses connect Pune , Mumbai , Solapur , Kolhapur , Pandharpur , Akkalkot , Parbhani , Nanded , Latur , Shegaon , Beed , Chatrapati Sambhaji Nagar , Ahmednagar , Panjim , Ratnagiri , Satara , Nashik , Hyderabad and many more cities in Maharashtra and Karnataka . MSRTC runs Shivshahi A/C seater, Non A/C sleeper coach and ordinary buses from Sangli and Miraj Depots. The State Government of Maharashtra approve to build Airport near Kavalapur for
189-437: A day. Kolhapur's domestic airport, also known as Chhatrapati Rajaram Maharaj Airport , is located 9 kilometres (5.6 mi) south east of the city at Ujalaiwadi. Indigo operates daily flights to Hyderabad Airport and Tirupati Airport as well as three times a week to Ahmedabad Airport . Star Air operates flights three times in a week to Mumbai Airport . Expansion of runway and construction of airport terminal building
252-524: A parapet with slit holes. The remaining sections have 5–9 m high ramparts, strengthened by round bastions. Unfortunately, the East Gate called Char Darawaja, through which the road passes on arrival at fort, was demolished by the British. The fort has another satellite fort visible. It is said that there were wells full with Ghee to cure the soldiers. The well-known poet Moropant stayed here. Nearby are
315-870: A part of the main course. Tambda Rassa , red curry, is a spicier form of the dish made by substituting coconut milk with red chillies. Kolhapur's main newspaper is the Pudhari . Other Marathi language newspapers include Sakal , Loksatta , Lokmat , Kesari , Saamna , Tarun Bharat , and Punyanagari . The English language dailies include The Times of India (Kolhapur edition), The Indian Express , Business Standard and The Economic Times . Kolhapur's FM radio services include Tomato FM (94.3 MHz), Radio Mirchi (98.3 MHz), Radio City (95 MHz), Big FM (92.7 MHz) and All India Radio FM (102.7 MHz). Wrestling (known as Kushti in Hindi/Marathi), football and kabaddi are
378-403: A population of 3450. Males constitute 57% of the population and females 43%. Panhala has an average literacy rate of 83%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 88%, and female literacy is 76%. In Panhala, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age. Arboretum Site is R. S. No. 457 & 466 located along famous Teen Darwaja to Mangeshkar bungalow road. Area under plantation
441-541: A pre-IAS training centre. The pre-IAS training centre is in Rajaram college campus. The admissions to pre-IAS centre are allotted by merit through an entrance exam. The city attracts students form all over India and Africa. The Marathi language is the main language spoken in Kolhapur. The Kolhapur jaggery is a variety of jaggery made from fresh sugarcane juice in Kolhapur. It is manufactured from sugarcane which
504-647: A religious institute at the Rupanarayana Jain temple ( basadi ). Maghanandi is also known as Siddhanta-Chakravarti , meaning the great master of the scriptures . Kings and nobles of the Shilahara dynasty such as Gandaraditya I , who succeeded Bhoja I , were disciples of Maghanandi. Kolhapur was the site of intense confrontation between the Western Chalukya Empire and Rajadhiraja Chola and his younger brother Rajendra Chola II of
567-709: A significant healthcare hub, including its twin City Miraj . Sangli-Miraj combined has more than 1000+ Hospitals and Clinics. Sangli is known as Turmeric city for its global turmeric trade as well grapes, raisins, jaggery and the most significant number of sugar factories in India, with district area having has more than 30 sugar factories.The Sangli region boasts the largest raisin market in Asia. Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad municipal corporation (SMKMC) along with its Urban Agglomeration consisting satellite towns of Madhavnagar & Budhgaon
630-694: A tiny village 40 km away from Sangli city) in medieval India, was the capital of the Chalukya Empire in the 12th century AD. During the time of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj , Sangli, Miraj and surrounding areas were captured from the Mughal Empire . Until 1801, Sangli was included in Miraj Jahangir. Sangli separated from Miraj in 1801, following a family quarrel between Chintamanrao Patwardhan and his paternal uncle, Gangadharrao Patwardhan, who had succeeded his childless elder brother as
693-494: A type of necklace called Kolhapuri saaj , patlya (two broad bangles), chinchpeti (choker), tanmani (short necklace), nath (nose ring), and bajuband (an amulet). The Bombay Gazetteer recorded almost 250 temples in the region of which 6 – Ambabai, Temblai, Vithoba, Mahakali, Phiranga and Yallamma temples – are considered the most prominent. Tourism is an important source of revenue with about three million annual visitors. Kolhapur's attractions include: The Kolhapur Maybach car of
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#1732781038981756-500: Is 2.56 hectares. There are more than 3000 individuals of flowering plants. The planted species include trees (158 sps), shrubs (87 sps), grasses (7 sps), Perennial Herbs (19 sps), bamboos (6 sps), orchids (3 sps), palms (5 sps), climbers (33 sps), ferns (6 sps), pines (9 sps), cycads (2 sps). The activity itself is a Unique Activity in Maharashtra and is a joint venture of Panhala Municipal Council, Forest Department and Social Forestry. Kolhapur Kolhapur ( pronunciation )
819-478: Is 93rd biggest in India. Sangli Metropolitan Region has developed itself as a modern city with broader roads, major railway junctions, malls & multiplexes, hotels, and excellent education facilities. The city is a significant healthcare hub, including its twin City Miraj . Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad combined has more than 1000+ Hospitals & Clinics, making it one of India's largest emerging medical hubs and an emerging international hub for patients from Gulf region. It
882-523: Is Hinduism. Kolhapur has a higher per capita domestic product than the state's average. It has auto-ancillary, foundry and casting industrial establishments which act as supporting units for industries in Sangli , Satara , Pune and Bangalore . Kolhapur is also an industrial city with approximately 300 foundries generating exports with a value of 15 billion rupees per year. A manufacturing plant of Kirloskar group kirloskar Oil Engines Limited [KOEL]
945-594: Is a city on the banks of the Panchganga River in the southern part of the Indian state of Maharashtra . Kolhapur is one of the most significant cities in South Maharashtra and has been a hub of historical, religious, and cultural activities for centuries. It is famous for its unique food culture, including its signature Kolhapuri cuisine. The city is situated in the western part of Maharashtra and
1008-508: Is a common and widely cultivated crop in Kolhapur. The waters of the streams forming the Panchganga river are primarily used for sugarcane cultivation in Kolhapur. Kolhapur jaggery made from sugarcane is a prized crop in Kolhapur and so named after it. It is known as 'Kolhapuri Gul (कोल्हापुरी गूळ)' - Gul means jaggery in the local state language of Marathi . Sangli Sangli ( ISO : Sāṁgalī ; pronunciation )
1071-475: Is a football stadium in Kolhapur. Khasbag Wrestling Stadium , India's largest wrestling stadium is situated in Kolhapur. B.B. Nimbalkar (former Ranji cricketer), Suhas Khamkar (Mr. Asia, Winner), Virdhawal Khade (Indian Olympian in swimming), Tejaswini Sawant (Arjuna awardee, world championship gold medalist shooter), Rahi Sarnobat (Arjuna awardee, Asian Gold medalist in shooting), Rucha Pujari (chess – Woman International Master ), Shahu Mane also belong to
1134-543: Is a metropolitan town and the headquarters of Sangli District in Maharashtra , in south-western India. It has earned the nickname "Turmeric City of India" for being the hub of the Asia's largest production and trade of this spice. Sangli is situated on the banks of river Krishna and houses many sugar factories . A significant city in South-Western India, it lies 376 km from Mumbai , 230 km from Pune and 638 km from Bangalore . The city has
1197-404: Is a staple in gravies and curries. Kolhapur cuisine also includes soup-like curries called Pandhara Rassa and Tambda Rassa which are served as a part of a Thali . Pandhara Rassa , which can be loosely translated as white curry, is a soup-like dish made from mutton stock and coconut milk infused with spices like cinnamon, coriander, ginger, and garlic. It is served as an appetizer, and also as
1260-457: Is also a significant city with telecommunication & entertainment facilities. A Software Technology Park is being set up in a prime location in the city. Nearby towns like Ichalkaranji , Tasgaon , Ashta , Kavathe-Mahankal , Palus , Shirol and Jaysingpur are now emerging as Satellite cities to Sangli Metropolitan Area. Sangli has the largest sugar factory in Asia & most number of sugar factories in India as well. Krishna Valley Wine Park
1323-554: Is another leading wine park in India. Sangli is the world's leading Global hub for Turmeric Trade. Sangli is also known as the Chess City of India. Now, Sangli City is emerging as the yellow city of India. Sangli city has significant political influence in Maharashtra. Sangli Railway Station is an important railway hub in Sangli City and the main station for Sangli district. Many long-route trains stop at Sangli city providing
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#17327810389811386-622: Is comparatively cooler, but much more humid, than neighbouring inland cities. Maximum temperatures rarely exceed 35 °C (95 °F) and typically range between 33 and 35 °C (91 and 95 °F). Lows during this season are around 24 to 26 °C (75 to 79 °F). The city receives abundant rainfall from June to September, attributed to its proximity to the Western Ghats . These heavy rains often result in severe flooding during these months. Years such as 2005, 2006, 2019, and 2021 experienced significant floods. Temperatures are lower in
1449-536: Is connected via train and bus to Kolhapur and Sangli . Kolhapur is about 21 km away while Sangli is about 60 km. Kolhapur Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Train Terminus is just 20 km away. Sangli railway station is 60 km. Buses right from railway station to Panhala fort or you can also hire taxi or auto from Kolhapur to Panhala fort. You can also get plenty of auto rikshaw and taxi from Sangli railway station to Panhala. As of 2001 India census , Panhala had
1512-407: Is in progress. The nearest international airports to Kolhapur are Pune International Airport (240 km [150 mi]) and Goa International Airport (220 km [140 mi]). Kolhapur has educational institutions for engineering, medicine, management studies, pharmaceutical sciences and agriculture. Shivaji University is located in Kolhapur city. There are international schools and
1575-623: Is known for the production of the famous handcrafted and braided leather slippers called Kolhapuri chappal , which received the Geographical Indication designation in 2019. In Hindu mythology, the city is referred to as " Karvir ." Before India became independent in 1947, Kolhapur was a princely state under the Bhosale Chhatrapati of the Maratha Confederacy . It is an important centre for
1638-712: Is noted as a place of Kollamma worship. In the text, Devi says, Kolhapur is an inland city located in south-west Maharashtra state, 373 km (232 mi) south of Mumbai and 230 km (140 mi) south of Pune , 613.8 km (381.4 mi) north-west of Bengaluru , 552 km (343 mi) west of Hyderabad and 47 km (29 mi) west of Sangli city. Within Maharashtra, Kolhapur's nearest cities and towns are Ichalkaranji 27 km (17 mi), Jaysingpur 13 km (8.1 mi), Kodoli 35 km (22 mi), Peth Vadgaon 15 km (9.3 mi) Kagal 21 km (13 mi), Kasaba Walva 30 km (19 mi), Satara 115 km (71 mi). It lies in
1701-522: Is often referred to as "Dakshin Kashi" or "Mahateerth". It boasts a rich history, which has given it various other names, including Kollagiri, Kolladigiripattan and Kollpur, all meaning "valley" Around 2 CE Kolhapur's name was 'Kuntal'. Kolhapur is known as ' Dakshin Kashi ' or Kashi of the South because of its spiritual history and the antiquity of its shrine Mahalaxmi, better known as Ambabai . The region
1764-682: Is preserved in Shilahar-era ancient Jain matha and temples near the Ambabai temple. The Shilahara family founded a dynasty at Kolhapur about the time of the downfall of the Rashtrakuta Empire , that ruled over southern Maharashtra including the modern districts of Satara , Kolhapur and Belagavi (Karnataka) . Their family deity was the goddess Ambabai , whose blessing they claimed to have secured in their copperplate grants ( Mahalakshmi-labdha-vara-prasada ). Like their relatives of
1827-840: Is set up in the MIDC at Kagal near Kolhapur, as is the Raymond clothes plant. Kolhapur has two more industrial areas, Gokul-Shirgaon MIDC and Shiroli MIDC. Shivaji Udyamnagar is an industrial area in the city with a rich entrepreneurial tradition of more than 100 years and specializing in oil engines. The city is the home of Kolhapuri chappal , a handcrafted buffalo leather slipper that is locally tanned using vegetable dyes. Kolhapuri slippers are sold on Mahadwar road. Other handicrafts include hand block printing of textiles, silver, bead and paste jewellery crafting, pottery, wood carving and lacquerware, brass sheet work and oxidised silver artwork, and lace and embroidery making. Kolhapuri jewellery includes
1890-552: Is situated on the bank of the Krishna River , the valley and tributaries offer many irrigation and agricultural advantages that drive the economy of the district and the city. Other small rivers, such as the Warana River and the Panchganga , flow into the Krishna River . Sangli has been ranked 24th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India. The region, known as Kundal (now
1953-509: Is the Panhala fort. There are many places of interest, each with its share of haunting anecdotes. The history of Panhala is closely linked with the history of the Maratha empire , and with its founder, Chatrapati Shivaji Raje . Panhala is the only fort where Shivaji spent more than 500 days, other than his childhood homes. It was Maratha State capital until 1782 and in 1827 it became part of
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2016-637: The British Empire . This imposing fort, 20 km northwest of Kolhapur, is built on an outlying spur of the Sahyadris , rising more than 400 m above plain, and is the largest of all the Deccan forts. The strategic importance of Panhala, guarding one of the principal routes through the Western Ghat, can be judged from its long and varied history. Built between 1178 and 1209, it first served as
2079-620: The Chola empire . In 1052 CE, following the Battle of Koppam , the victor, Rajendra Chola II, marched on to Kolhapur and erected a jayastambha (victory pillar). Between 1109 and 1178 CE, the Kopeshwar temple to Lord Shiva was built by Shilahara kings, Gandaraditya I , Vijayaditya , and Bhoja II in Khidrapur, Kolhapur. The state of Kolhapur was established by Tarabai in 1707 in
2142-585: The Marathi film industry. Kolhapur is named after Kolhasur, a demon in Hindu History . According to legend, the demon Kolhasur renounced asceticism after his sons were killed by the gods for harassing people. He prayed to Mahalakshmi , requesting that she leave the area to him for a hundred years. He committed numerous crimes during this period until the goddess returned after the hundred years were over and killed him for his sins. Kolhasur's dying wish
2205-521: The Sambhaji temple, Someshwar temple, Teen Darwaza, and Raj Dindi, Sajja Kothi, Ambabai Temple, where Shivaji used to seek blessings before venturing on expeditions. Pavankhind, where Baji Prabhu Deshpande laid down his life to cover Shivaji's escape. Panhala was traditionally considered the residence of Maharishi Parashara . The Karvir or Kolhapur Puran, a modern (1730) compilation, mentions Panhala as Pannagalay (home of serpents). In old inscriptions,
2268-921: The chhatrapatis of Kolhapur is displayed to the public during the annual Dusshera procession. On 1 December 1917, the Maharashtra Film Company was established in Kolhapur by Baburao Painter . The city has become the primary centre for the Marathi film industry . Kolhapur plays host to many film festivals, including the Kolhapur International Film Festival. The Kolhapur film city was renovated in 2017. Kolhapur cuisine includes mutton dishes, Kolhapuri misal , and ethnic meat dishes The city also lends its name to certain types of food and ingredients, such as Kolhapuri lavangi ( chili peppers ), Kolhapuri jaggery (cane juice concentrate), Kolhapuri masala (spice mixture) and Kolhapuri chutney (onion garlic chutney) which
2331-477: The 'Shilaharas of Karad'. Later, although the capital was shifted to Kolhapur, some of their grants mention Valavada and the hill fort of Pranalaka or Padmanala (Panhala) as the places of royal residence. Karhad retained its significance during the Shilahara period. This branch rose to power in the latter part of the Rashtrakuta rule and unlike the kings of the other two branches, this branch does not allude to
2394-532: The 3 trains that start their journey from Sangli station. Bengaluru-Sangli Rani Chennamma Express , ParliVaijnath-Sangli DEMU express and Kolhapur-Sangli DEMU train are the 3 trains that end their journey from Sangli station. Sangli railway station is undergoing major re-development and will be a major transportation hub of the region. Lot of auto riksha and private cars are available from Sangli station to reach nearby places like Kolhapur, Ichalkaranji, Tasgaon, Walwa, Ashta, Kirloskarwadi, Jaysingpur, etc. MSRTC have
2457-637: The English Ambassador, Sir William Norris . Within a few months, the fort was retaken by the Maratha forces under Pant Amatya Ramachandra. Tarabai who asserted her autonomy by founding an independent dynasty. In 1782, these rulers shifted their headquarters to Kolhapur. After a local rebellion in 1844, Panhala was taken by the British. More than 7 km of fortifications define the approximately triangular zone of Panhala fort. The walls are protected for long sections by steep escarpments, reinforced by
2520-424: The Indian sub-continent. Since then, Kolhapur's wrestling culture has been dominated by various Taleems like Gangavesh taleem, Shahupuri taleem, Motibag taleem, etc. More than 70 wrestlers undertake training in each of these. India's first individual Olympian Khashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav , India's first Hind Kesari Shripati Khanchnale and Rustam-e-Hind Dadu Chougule belonged to Kolhapur. Chhatrapati Shahu Stadium
2583-688: The Kolhapur Road Project, the Anti-Encroachment Drive to stop illegal building activity encroaching on the city's open spaces, and the Suvarna Jayanti Nagarotthan Project to improve roads and storm water management. The KMC faces problems like the civic limits of Kolhapur city which have not expanded since 1972, due to which the city cannot benefit from various government schemes. The Kolhapur Municipal and Regional Development Authority
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2646-708: The Maharaja of Kolhapur acceded to the Dominion of India on 14 August 1947 and merged with Bombay State on 1 March 1949. Kolhapur is sometimes found spelled as Colapore . Often, Kolhapur is also referred as Dakshin Kashi or the Kashi of the South, due to its rich religious history. Kolhapur is mentioned in the Devi Gita , the final chapter of the Devi-Bhagavata Purana , a text of Shaktism . Kolhapur
2709-555: The Sahayadri mountains in the Western Ghats at an elevation of 569 m (1,867 ft). Tambraparni river dam near Umgaon village is close by, as also are Radhanagari and Kalambawadi dams. Panhala 21.5 km (13.4 mi) and Jyotiba Temple 21.7 km (13.5 mi) are in the vicinity of Kolhapur too. Kolhapur's climate is a blend of coastal and inland elements common to Maharashtra. The temperature ranges between 10 and 35 °C (50 and 95 °F). Summer in Kolhapur
2772-698: The Sangli Metropolitan area. Within metropolitan limits, the city bus of MSRTC is the best medium used by people; also, auto rickshaws, private cars and two-wheelers are used by many peoples. Other than MSRTC, many private travels like Balaji, Shreenath, VRL, NTN, Datta Krupa, Konduskar, Ashoka, M.B.Link, Vaibhav, Shreyash, Sanjay, Sai Krupa, Deepakraj, Saini, Sharma play A/C and non A/C sleeper coach and seater buses to Ahmedabad , Surat , Mumbai , Pune , Coimbatore , Salem , Chennai , Hyderabad , Panjim , Nagpur , Latur , Solapur , Bangalore and other cities.Soon Sangli have Msrtc E-Buses. Sangli City
2835-554: The Western Ghats. The low humidity during this season contributes to pleasant weather. Kolhapur has been ranked 28th best “National Clean Air City” under (Category 2 3-10L Population cities) in India. The Panchganga River originates in the Western Ghats. It has five tributaries which supply the city and surroundings – the Bhogavati, Tulsi, Kumbhi, Kasari and Dhamani rivers. Kolhapur has a number of lakes. The Rankala Lake
2898-520: The Western coastal region of India. Kolhapur is located on National Highway 4 and National Highway 204. Kolhapur is 55 km from Sangli City and 200 km from Pune. The city has three state transport bus stands: Central Bus Stand (CBS), Rankala Bus Stand and Sambhajinagar Bus Stand. Kolhapur Municipal Transport (KMT) provides local bus services. The CBS of Kolhapur is the busiest bus stand in western Maharashtra with more than 50,000 commutators
2961-425: The area, aside from schools, include: Sangli has a semi-arid climate with three seasons. Summer takes place from the middle of February to the middle of June, characterised by largely dry conditions towards the start, with rainfall increasing as the season progresses. Temperatures in summer are primarily characterised by hot days and mild nights. Monsoon takes place from the middle of June to late October. Rainfall
3024-727: The city. Aniket Jadhav who played the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2017 is from Kolhapur. The Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj Terminus links Kolhapur via rail to India's major cities with express services to miraj , Sangli , Pune , Mumbai, Bengaluru and New Delhi. A daily shuttle service connects Kolhapur with the main rail hub of Miraj on the Central Railway main line. A daily DEMU local train also runs from Kolhapur to Sangli railway station . A new railway route from Miraj via Kolhapur until Vaibhavwadi has been confirmed, which will connect Kolhapur and many other towns with to
3087-600: The connectivity to important cities of India. Sangli city station is directly connected to important cities like Mumbai , Pune , Delhi , Udaipur , Bangalore , Surat , Vadodara , Mathura , Bikaner , Mangalore , Madgaon , Kanyakumari , Puducherry , Salem , Tirunelveli , Vellore , Madurai , Kota , Guntakal Cochi , Mysuru , Jhansi , Agra , Ajmer , Jodhpur , Ahmedabad , Gandhidham , Kolhapur , Belgavi , Dharwad , Hubali , Shri Ganganagar by direct trains. Sangli-Bengaluru Rani Chennamma Express , Sangli-ParliVaijnath DEMU express and Sangli-Miraj DEMU train are
3150-531: The genealogy of the Rashtrakutas even in their early grants. They acknowledged the suzerainty of the later Chalukya dynasty for some time. They had used Kannada as an official language as can be seen from their inscriptions. The branch held southern Maharashtra from circa 940 to 1220. From 940 to 1212 CE, Kolhapur was the centre of power of the Shilahara dynasty. An inscription at Terdal states that
3213-516: The headquarters of the Shilahara ruler Bhoja II, and subsequently passed into hands of the Yadavas . It was a favorite outpost of the Bahamanis of Bidar ; Mahmud Gawan, the powerful prime minister, encamped here during the rainy season of 1469. By the beginning of the 16th century Panhala was absorbed into the kingdom of Bijapur . The Adil Shahis were responsible for strengthening and rebuilding
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#17327810389813276-414: The king Gonka (1020 – 1050 CE) was bitten by a snake then healed by a Jain monk. Gonka then built a temple to Lord Neminath , the twenty-second Jain tirthankara (enlightened being). From this era, Jain temples in and around Kolhapur are called Gonka-Jinalaya . Around 1055 CE, during the reign of Bhoja I (Shilahara dynasty), a dynamic Acharya (spiritual guide) named Maghanandi (Kolapuriya) founded
3339-403: The midst of a succession dispute over the Maratha crown. The Maratha throne was then occupied by descendants of Tarabai. One of the prominent Kings was Rajarshi Shahu Maharaj ( Shahu of Kolhapur ). In his reign, he promoted free education to people of all castes, religions and fought against untouchability. The state was annexed by the British in the 19th century. After India's independence in 1947,
3402-566: The name appears as Pranlak and Padmanal. These are supposed to be the caves where the sage Parashar lived. Moropant , an 18th-century Marathi poet, wrote most of his work in these caves. Moropant's birthplace is Panhala. These caves are mentioned in the Karvir Puraan as tirths (holy water). Panhala is located at 16°49′12″N 74°7′12″E / 16.82000°N 74.12000°E / 16.82000; 74.12000 . It has an average elevation of 754 metres (2473 feet). Panhala
3465-573: The northern branch of Konkan , the Shilaharas of Kolhapur claimed to be of the lineage of Vidyadhara Jimutavahana, a Jain scholar. Their banner featured a golden Garuda . One of the many titles used by the Shilaharas was Tagarapuravaradhisvara , supreme sovereign ruler of Tagara. The first capital of the Shilaharas was probably at Karad during the reign of Jatiga II , as known from their copper plate grant of Miraj and 'Vikramankadevacharita' of Bilhana . Hence, they are referred to sometimes as
3528-407: The rainy season, ranging between 19 and 30 °C (66 and 86 °F). Kolhapur experiences winter from November to February. Unlike other cities in Maharashtra, such as Pune and Nashik , its winter temperatures are relatively warmer. Lows range from 9 to 16 °C (48 to 61 °F), while highs are in the range of 24 to 32 °C (75 to 90 °F), owing to its high elevation and proximity to
3591-491: The ramparts and gateways. The fort was raided by Shivaji in 1659, but it was not until 1673 that he was able to occupy it permanently. After Sambhaji 's death in 1689, it was captured by Aurangzeb . However, it was re-captured in 1692 by Kashi Ranganath Sarpotdar under the guidance of Parshuram Pant Pratinidhi. In 1701, Panhala was finally surrendered to Aurangzeb , and it was here that the Mughal Emperor received
3654-578: The sixth chief of Miraj in 1782. Sangli is notable for the Brindavana (tomb) of Satyavrata Tirtha , a saint of the Dvaita Order of Vedanta and Peetadipathi of Uttaradi Math who took Samadhi in Sangli in the year 1638. Sangli is well known as Natya Pandhari (Capital of Marathi Dramas)while Miraj is well known for manufacturing & exports of musical instruments. The city's original name
3717-440: The sports most played in the city. Chhatrapati Shahu Stadium is known as wrestling capital of India. Kolhapur has a long history of kushti (wrestling) and has produced many wrestlers. The sport flourished during the reign of Shahu of Kolhapur (1894–1922). During this golden age, he built Akharas or Taleems (as they are colloquially called) all over Kolhapur and organized wrestling tournaments, inviting wrestlers from across
3780-513: Was Sahagalli—from the Marathi words Saha ("six") and Galli ("lanes") describing the early street plan—which was later shortened to Sangli. Food Bhadang also known as flavoured rice puff, from Sangli is world famous and are exported in US, UK, Canada, And Southeast Asia. Bharala Wangi also known as stuffed brinjal with bhakri is most famous food from sangli. . Education institutions in
3843-497: Was established on 16 August 2017. This authority to manage Kolhapur city and 42 villages around it was formed for the balanced development of Kolhapur city and the neighbouring villages. As per the 2011 census of India , the population of Kolhapur city is 549,236 and that in 'Kolhapur Municipal and Regional Development Authority' is 561,837. Kolhapur has one of the highest Human Development Index ratings among Indian districts, at 0.770 in 2011. The most common religion in Kolhapur
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#17327810389813906-495: Was once a stone quarry. The Kalamba lake was built in 1873. These two lakes provide the city with domestic potable water. Kolhapur is governed by the Kolhapur Municipal Corporation (KMC). The city is divided into five wards, named with the letters A to E. The corporation provides services such as sewage treatment and free cremation for residents and has made a number of improvements, for example,
3969-456: Was to name the place after him, a request granted, and the area was named Kolhapur. 'Kolha' represents Kolhasur, and 'pur,' a Sanskrit word, means 'city.' Stone inscriptions from the Shilahar kingdom, which ruled this region from 8–12 C.A.D., mention this area as 'kshullakpur' (the first stage of Jain monkhood) and 'Kalapuri,' a city with beautifully carved temples. This historical information
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