PARBHANI

The Land of Saints

Parbhani, earlier also known as “ Prabhavatinagar ”, is one of the Eight districts in the Marathawada region of Maharashtra State This entire Marathwada region, a district geographical region, was a part of the erstwhile Nizam State; later a part of Hyderabad State; after reorganization of states in 1956 it became a part of the then Bombay state; and from 1960 onwards it is part of the present Maharashtra state. Parbhani district lies between 18.45 and 20.10 North Latitudes and 76.13 and 77.39 East Longitude.... The district is bounded on the north by Hingoli district. On the east by Nanded district, on the South by Latur and on the West by Beed and Jalna districts. The state capital of Mumbai is to the west; Parbhani is well connected by road to other major towns in Maharashtra and also in the neighboring state of Andhra Pradesh.

POPULATION

3.86 Lakhs


AREA

57.65 km²


LITERACY RATE

77.75%

Here are the destinations for you !

Chaarthana
Saibaba Temple
Nemgiri Sansthan
Mercury Shivlinga
Mudgaleshwar

Chaarthana


LOCATION: 60 kms away from Parbhani District In jintur Taluka.
WAY TO REACH: To take MSRTC Buses is the feasible option.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Nemgiri , Jintur City.

Charthana is a Village in Jintur Taluka in Parbhani District of Maharashtra State, India. It belongs to Marathwada region . It belongs to Aurangabad Division . It is located 55 KM towards North from District head quarters Parbhani. 18 KM from Jintur. 459 KM from State capital Mumbai

Kanha ( 4 KM ) , Mola ( 4 KM ) , Jambhrun ( 5 KM ) , Sos ( 5 KM ) , Sawangi P.c. ( 6 KM ) are the nearby Villages to Charthana. Charthana is surrounded by Mantha Taluka towards west , Sailu Taluka towards South , Partur Taluka towards west , Manwat Taluka towards South . Sailu , Partur , Manwath , Lonar are the near by Cities to Charthana.





Shri Saibaba Temple, Pathri


LOCATION: The temple is 53 km away from Parbhani district situated in the town of Pathri.
WAY TO REACH: connected with roads and railways.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Pathri Fort

n 1970s, a field research established that Sai Baba was born in Pathri village. Sri Sai Smarak Samiti (Sai Memorial committee) was then formed in Pathri. A committee purchased land for temple on site of Sai Baba’s house and construction of the temple was started in 1994. In 1999 the temple was inaugurated to the public.






Shri Digambar Jain Atishaya Kshetra Nemgiri Sansthan, Jintur


LOCATION: Situated in town of Jintur 6o kms away from the District.
WAYS TO REACH: Regular buses available from Parbhani.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: Nemgiri hills

This Kshetra is situated in sub hills of Sahyadri Mountains full of natural beauty in area of Marathvada in Parabhani District 3 km away from Jintur. There are two hills named Nemgiri & Chandragiri are famous in the world for their ancient artistic & miraculous Jain Cave Temples & Chaityalayas.

In ancient times this area was famous as Jainpur, this was developed in the time of Emperor, Amogh Varsha of Rashtrakut Family. Later in the middle period of Indian History, this was destroyed by invaders, and its name was changed to Jintur, the current name. At that time 300 Jain families & 14 Jain Temples were here. Today two temples out of them only are present.





Mrityunjaya Pardeshwar Temple (Mercury Shivlinga), Parbhani

Pardeshwar Temple is built of marble by Sri Swami Sachchidandji Saraswati. The huge temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva with 80 foot of height. The uniqueness of the temple is that main shrine Shivlinga is made of 250 kg of Parad (Mercury) and one of the largest Shivlinga of India. This Shivlinga made of Parad is called as Tejoling and has equal religious importance of Twelve Jyotirlinga.






Mudgaleshwar Temple Mudgal

The one of the religious place to visit in Parbhani district is the famous temple of lord Mudgaleshwar this is one of the historical temple in the Maharashtra. This temple is situated on the bank of the Godavari River. In early time this temple was known as the “Devbhumi”. There are three main temples in this premises.

Out of three temples one temple is on the shore, it is of Lord Narsimha. Two temples which are in the middle of river Godavari, one temple is of Lord Narsimha (Mudgaleshwar) and other one is of Lord Ganesha (Mudgal Ganesh). Peoples make a holy bath in the Godavari River.

Every Mahashivratri lots of devotees come there for Mudgaleshwar Darshan. The arti which is celebrated in the temple is mesmerizing and make a spiritual atmosphere in and around of the surrounding. Peoples don’t miss to visit this temple when come to Parbhani.






Let's have a look at cuisines of the district

Sabudana Khichadi

Sabudana Khichdi is commonly prepared in maharashtra during the fasting season of Navratri.

Sev puri

Sev Puri is a sweet, spicy and tangy chaat popular street food of the district.

Puran poli

Puran poli is a sweet flatbread stuffed with a sweet lentil filling made from husked chana dal and jaggery.

Kachoori

Kachori is made with all purpose flour (maida) and has a rich filling made of a large variety of ingredients.

Rassa Patodi

Patodi Rassa Bhaji or patwadi Sabji is a spicy recipe served with Chapati and salad.

Aamti

Maharashtrian Aamti is really comfort food and has a sweet taste with bit sourness.

Lets do some shopping from the district !

Big Shopping Mall

Address: Shanivar Bazar Road, Apna Corner ,Parbhani - 431401.

Timing: 9am to 8pm.

Laxmi Mall

Address: Partud Road, Maulana Azad Nagar, Sailu Town, Parbhani.

Timing: 10am to 10pm.

Ridhhi Siddhi Plaza

Address: Pathri Road,Near Bus Stand, Manwath, Parbhani - 431505.

Timing: 9am to 9pm.

Shri Sai Samarth Complex

Address: Old Pedgaon Road, Prabhavati Nagar, Parbhani - 431401

Timing: 8am to 10pm.

Suvidha super mall

Address: Pathri,Parbhani

Timing: 9am to 9pm.

Shubham Shopping Mall

Address: Itoli,Parbhani

Timing: 10am to 8.30pm.

You may also look for other districts !

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Jalna

Jalna district is approximately situated at the center part of Maharashtra state of Republic of India and in northern direction of Marathwada region.

It is 200 KM from Parbhani

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Beed

Beed is a historical city of possibly medieval origin of India.It is situated on the Deccan Plateau, on the banks of the Bensura river. Bensura is a sub-tributary of Godavari river originating in the hills of Balaghat range.

It is 150 KM from Parbhani

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Latur

Latur is a district in Maharashtra state of India. It is the 16th largest city in Maharashtra with district headquarter located in the city. The district comes under Marathwada region of Maharashtra.

It is 150 KM from Parbhani

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