YAVATMAL

" Beautiful land of Khandesh ! "

In the social and financial development of district, old temples, tourist places, business centres contributes lot more. In view of tourism, there is no any old fort in district. Few temples and huge forest with beautiful vegetation cover attracts tourist as well as devotees. ... Cotton is a major cash crop in the district with large market place available for Vidarbha region. Various industries depends on cotton such as cotton collection centres, jinning factories, textile mills etc can be seen. Raymond’s cotton related project is working since long back which gives special identity to the district.

POPULATION

27.7 Lakhs


AREA

13582 Sq.km


LITERACY RATE

91.24%

Here are the destinations for you !

Sahastrakund
Tipeshwar sanctuary
Shri. Chintamani
Kambalposh Dargah
Jagdambadevi

Sahastrakund waterfall


Location: Yavatmal, Maharashtra.
Way to reach: Bus and riksha are availablefor transportation
Near by attractions: Sahastrakund Waterfall.


Sahastrakund waterfall is situated on the boundary of Marathwada and Vidarbha region. One part of waterfall area is covered under Umarkhed Tahsil of District where as other part comes under Kinwat Tahsil of Nanded (Marathwada Region) district. This waterfall is 70 K.M. away from Umarkhed where as 181 K.M. away from district head quarter. Large number of people visits this waterfall in rainy season. Tourists enjoy the water falling from 30-40 feet, small drops spread over entire tourists and sound of water give immense happiness to the visitors


There is a beautiful garden on the bank of waterfall. Various types of butterflies attracts visitors toward them. Large number of Tourists from adjacent Adilabad district in Telangana state visits regularly. Panchmukhi Mahadeo temple is also there to attract pilgrims.

Two days holidays in rainy season are sufficient to enjoy this area with various types of birds and wild animals.





Tipeshwar wild life sanctuary


Location: The sanctuary is situated at Pandarkawada Tehsil, in the district of Yavatmal, Maharashtra.
Way to reach:public transport option: buses, taxis and auto will reach you here from any point in the city.
Near by attractions: Sunna Gate, Tipeshwar Wild Life Sanctuary.

The safety aspect of tigers in Tipeshwar is all the more important as any infection could prove disastrous owing to the density of their population. The Sanctuary, spread over just 143 sq km of dry deciduous forest, is home to about 20 tigers of different ages and sizes and infection could spread comparatively faster.


Tipeshwar is closely linked to tiger conservation in Kawal Tiger Reserve (KTR) in former united Adilabad district in Telangana as the overflowing population in the former crosses over to the latter ambling through the corridor which links the two. A tigress which had crossed Penganga river demarcating the border between the two States and entered Bheempur forests, apparently headed towards KTR a couple of months ago is now back in the sanctuary in Maharashtra, according to sources.


“We were alert about the safety of the tigers even before reports of coronavirus infection started appearing in the media. The Sanctuary is in a state of complete lockdown now,” asserted Pandharkawda Divisional Forest Officer, Wildlife, Subhash Puranik.






Shri. Chintamani, Kalamb


Location: Kalam, Kalamb, Maharashtra 445401.
Way to reach:buses, taxis and auto will reach you here from any point in the city.
Near by attraction: : Chintamani Ganga Aqua.

One of the Ashtaganesh (8 Ganpati Temples), of Vidarbha, the Chintamani Ganpati, at Kalamb, is unique in that the temple is underground (around 27-30 feet). It is one of the 21 Kshetras of Ganpati in Maharashtra and is considered to have been constructed in the 7th or 8th Century. Located on the banks of the River Chakravarti, it is said to have been the site where Lord Ganesh blessed Lord Indra, who prayed to Him to get relieved of the curse of Rishi Gautam.

Kalamb Ganesh Mandir finds reference in the Ganesh Puran as well as the Skanda and Mudgal Puranas. Once in 12 years, in the Hindu month of Ashwin (Sept-Oct), the water from the Ganesh Kund in front of the idol, begins to rise and partially submerges the idol as per the locals.

Temple is well-maintained and requires one to climb down medium height steps to reach the sanctum-sanctorum (Garbagruha). One is blessed with the darshan of a 4.5 feet high Ganesha idol. Another unique and uncommon feature of the temple is that the idol is dakshinabhimukh, i.e. facing south! The place has a very spiritual feel. The place is not very crowded except on Special Days and the annual festival during Ganesh Chaturthi. It is located at Kalamb Village, about 20-22 km from Yavatmal city. The road is motor able right upto the temple parking. Jai Ganesh!





Baba kambalposh dargah


Location: Baba kambalposh dargah, Road, Arni, Maharashtra 445103
Way to Reach: public transport option: buses, taxis and auto will reach you here from any point in the city
Neraby attraction: Hazarat Baba Kambalposh Dargah.

Arni city is known as a unique example of unity between Hindus and Muslims because of Dargah only. Dargah is located at the highway no.3 ( Nagpur – Tuljapur ) Dargah is the heart of the city which plays an important role in the social & economic progress of the city.


The Baba Kambalposh R.A. Dargah Sharif is situated at the bank of Arunavati river. Urs of Hazrat Baba Kambalposh R.A. is very famous which is celebrated annually on 5th to 10th February. In Urs peoples all over maharashtra gathered to celebrate this city festival which includes various programs like Mahefil-e-Qawwali, Bhajan program etc. Various social activities like Blood donation camp, free health check-up by expert doctor with free medicine etc are also conducted by trust.






Shri. Jagdamba Devi Sansthan, Kelapur


Location: Kelapur, Maharashtra 445302.
Way to Reach: : public transport option: buses, taxis and auto will reach you here from any point in the city
Neraby attraction: Sahastrakund waterfall.

Shri. Jagdamba Devi temple is on 20 KMs away from Andhra-Maharashtra border and 4 KMs away from Pandharkawada Tahsil Head Quarter on National Highway No. 7 Haiderabad-Nagpur. It is very pilgrimage place and huge devotees from Andhra Pradesh, Vidarbha Regon are regularly arrives here.

In 1988, the trust is formed and declared as administrative body to temple. Various types of trees and plants can be seen in garden adjacent to temple and helps to visitors for shadow in summer season. Various facilities are provided such as accommodation for remote devotees, community hall, children park etc.

on 2nd October 1982, stone foundation ceremony has been carried out by Shri. Sant Istari Maharasj (Kinhi) in presence of hundreds of devotees from Ghatanji and Pandharkawada tahsil. From 1982 to 1987, collection of charity form devotees stared to renovate the temple






Here is the cuisine of the district

Egg Rice

Egg rice is made with cooked rice, coriander leaves and mix well with the egg masala mixture.

poha

Poha is an Indian breakfast and snack made by softing flattened rice with water

Cocunt Sarbat

Coconut sarbat is sweet in test and healty for health. it is made from coconut.

Usacha ras

Usacha ras is liduid extracted from pressed sugarcane. It is consumed as a beverages.

Rassa vada

It is combinationof dry species, onion & dry coconut which is used in gravy, give it perfect touch.

Tari Muttan

It is Very famous dish in yavatmal.

Lets do some shopping from the district !

Element Mall

Address: Ring Rd, Tulja Nagari, Yavatmal, Maharashtra 445001

Timing: 11 am to 10 pm

Akash Fashion Mall

Address: Hanuman Akhada Chowk, Indira Gandhi Market Rd, Pangari, Yavatmal, Maharashtra 445001

Timing: 10 am to 10 pm

JayMauli Store Gookul Nagar Yavatmal

Address: JayMauli Kirana Store Gokul Nagar, Yavatmal, Maharashtra

Timing: 10 am to 10 pm

FATEMA GENERAL STORE

Address: Jamankar Nagar, Yavatmal, Maharashtra 445001

Timing: Open at 9:30 am

Parakh Shop

Address: MSH 3, Vaidya Nagar, SatyaNarayan Layout, Yavatmal, Maharashtra 445001

Timing: 9am to 9pm.

Wadhwani Complex

Address: Netaji Chowk, Darwha Rd, Pangari, Yavatmal, Maharashtra 445001

Timing: 10am to 8.30pm.

You may also look for other districts !

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Nanded

Nanded is one of the historical places in Marathwada region of Maharashtra State. It is situated on the north bank of Godavari river. It is famous for Sikh Gurudwaras.

It is 197 KM from Yawatmal

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Wardha

The existing Wardha district was part of Nagpur district till 1862. Further it was separated for convenient administrative purpose and Kawatha near Pulgaon was the district Head quarter. In the year 1866, the district head quarter moved at Palakwadi.

It is 370.9 KM from Yavatmal

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Amravati

The ancient name of Amravati is “Udumbravati”, prakrut form of this is “Umbravati” and “Amravati” is known for many centuries with this name. The mispronunciation form of this is Amravati and now the Amravati is known with the same

It is 92.8 KM from Yavatmal

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