Best Places in Maharashtra

Maharashtra is historically and commercially the most important state in India. Here you have modern structures, ancient temples and caves, scenic views, and mountain slopes to be seen. If you miss Maharashtra when you visit India, you will miss everything worthwhile to see.

Mumbai
Ajanta Caves
Ellora Caves
Ganpatipule

• Mumbai is named after the goddess Mambadevi and is also called the City of Dreams. Mumbai was a part of the empires of various emperors, including the Maurya, Chalukya, and Rashtrakuta, as well as the Marathas.In Mumbai, you can visit many historical and natural scenic locations like the Gateway of India, Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (Victoria Terminus), Elephanta Caves, Kanheri Caves, Haji Ali Darga, Siddivinayaka Temple, Juhu Beach, Marve Beach, Marine Drive, Chowpatty, Film City, Mani Bhavan Gandhi Sangrahalaya, and Babulnath Temple.
• Ajantha and Ellora caves are some of the oldest carved rock caves in the world and are among the most visited places in India. These caves have been built in two different stages, starting in the 2nd century BC. It wasn’t completed until the 6th. These 29 rock-cut temples were built in the Dsatavahan period and Vakataka period, and this place, once upon a time, was a retreat and a secluded place for Buddhist monks. The Satvanahns were Hynanyana Buddhists who constructed caves 9, 10, 12, 13, and 15A, which were built in the first phase of the Satavahana dynasty. Caves 9 & 10 are chaityagrihas, and Caves 12, 13, & 15A are viharas. The other 20 caves were built by Emperor Harisena of the Vakataka dynasty. The most attractive caves are Caves 1, 2, 16, 17, 19, and 26. The Ajantha Caves are famous for their mural paintings and sculptures that depict tales of the Jatakas. The wall paintings of Bodhisattva, Padmapani, and Avalokiteshvara can also be seen here.
• Mahabaleswar, the most beautiful place in Maharashtra, is worth visiting. The slopy peaks, surrounding forest, and scenery are really mesmerizing. Arthur's Seat, Lingmala Waterfall, and Pratapgad Fort are the best places to visit here. There are many stages of the development of this place: King Singhan of Devgiri built a water tank and a small temple in 1215 AD. The attraction is that the river Krishna is sourced from the mouth of a statue of a cow in Panch Ganga Temple in Old Mahabaleshwar. Here, the must-visit places are Pratapgarh Fort, Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar Temple, Krishnabai Temple, Lingamala Falls, Tapola, and Panchgani. Mahabaleswar is also famous for strawberries and mulberries. The place is very rich in panoramic views-and you can see the Sahyadri Mountains and deep valleys, Arthur's Seat, Wilson Point, Kate's Point, Elephant Head Point, Connaught Peak, and Bombay Point.
• Lonavala is the place of many caves. The main attractions here are Lohagad Fort, Karla Caves, and Rajmachi Point. Lonavala belonged to the Yadav dynasty. From them, it moved into the hands of the Mughals, then the Maratha, and finally became the summer holiday destination of the British. Here you can visit very attractive places like Lohagad Fort, Rajmachi Point, Karla Caves, Valvan Dam, Lonavala Lake, Tiger's Leap, Bhaja Caves, Rajmachi Fort, Bhushi Dam, Korigad Fort, Kune Waterfalls, Tikona Fort, Visapur Fort, Bedsa Caves, and Tung Fort.
• Visit Shirdi, where the richest Sai Baba temple is situated. The place is divided into Gurusthan, Samadhi Mandir, Dwarkamai, Chavadi, and Lendi Baug. The main locations you can visit and enjoy are Maruti Temple, Khandoba Mandir, Sai Heritage Village, Shanisinghnapur, and Nashik.
• Ellora caves were built by carving the faces of Chanara Hills—Chalukyas and Rashtrakutas, who oversaw most of the work at Ellora. This was built in the 6th In the 8th century, it was believed to have completed the Kailash temple, which is one of the most prominent structures at the Ellora location. There are a variety of beliefs and cultures represented here in the art of carving, including 12 Buddhist caves, 17 Hindu caves, and 5 Jain caves.
• Panchgani is another location you can visit—it is surrounded by Wai, Bavdhan, and Nagewadi dams in the east, Gureghar in the west, Khingar, and Rajpuri in the south, and Dhom dam in the north. The most attractive places in Panchgani are Table Land, Parsi Point, Kamalgadh Fort, Devil's Kitchen, Rajpuri Caves, Sydney Point, Mapro Gardens, and Dhom Dam. It is worthwhile to visit these places.
• Nasik, India's wine capital located on the banks of the Godavari river, is where Ram, Sita, and Lakshman are said to have stayed during their exile.

Songs in Maharashtra

Lavani
Povada
Bhaleri
Natya Sangeet
Owi
Palane
Artya

Art in Maharashtra

Warli paintings
Sawant Wadi Handicrafts
Bidriware craft
Mashru and Himru clothes
Paithani sarees
Naryan Peth-made saree
Kolhapuri Jewelry
Kolhapuri chappals or slippers

Festivals and fairs in Maharashtra.

Kumbh Mela in Nashik
Ganesh Utsav
Changdeo fair
Khuldabad Urs
Changdeo fair
Ganesh Chaturthi
The Festival of Kala Ghoda
Kiran Utsav
Fair of Mahalaxmi Navaratra

How to travel in Maharashtra?

By Air
By Rail
By Road

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