Aurangabad
नमस्कार Rotaractors! We, the team ‘Mahabloggers’ from Rotaract district 3131, Pune, India, welcome you aboard on this virtual tour, ‘ महाराष्ट्राची चंदेरी दुनिया’ around our glorious and magnificent state of Maharastra with 36 spectacular and eminent districts, each rich with its distinct culture, heritage, and history, yet rooted to the illustrious spirit of valor of this state, which is the जन्मभूमी of innumerous brave and historically significant personalities. So, fasten your seat belts as we take you around the resplendent districts of Maharashtra. Our first destination for this tour is Aurangabad.
Introduction of Aurangabad:-
Aurangabad is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. Located on a hilly upland terrain in the Deccan Traps, Aurangabad is the fourth-most populous urban area in the state. The city is known as a major production center of cotton textile and artistic silk fabrics. Several prominent educational institutions, including Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, are located in the city. The city is also a popular tourism hub, with tourist destinations like the Ajanta and Ellora caves lying on its outskirts, both of which have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1983.
Culture and tradition of Aurangabad:
The culture of Aurangabad city is heavily influenced by the culture of Hyderabad. The old city still retains the cultural flavour and charms of Muslim culture of Hyderabad. Its influence is reflected in the language and cuisine of the locals. Although Marathi and Urdu are the principal languages of the city, they are spoken in Dakhni — Hyderabadi dielect.
Wali Dakhni also known as Wali Aurangabadi (1667–1731 or 1743) was a classical poet of Urdu from Aurangabad. He was the first established poet to have composed in Urdu language.
Abul Ala Maududi one of the Muslim scholars (1903–1979) was born in Aurangabad, India. He was also the founder of Jamaat-e-Islami, the Islamic revivalist party.
Tourism in Aurangabad:-
- The Ellora and Ajanta caves:- The Ellora Caves consist of 34 caves built between 5th and 10th century CE under the patronage of Rashtrakuta Dynasty. The Ajanta Caves are also 30 rock cut caves around a gorge, built by the Satavahana, Vakataka and Chalukya dynasties between 2nd and 5th century CE.
2. Aurangabad Caves: These are situated at a distance of 5 km (3 mi), nestled amidst the hills are 12 Buddhist caves dating back to 3 A.D. Of particular interest are the Tantric influences evident in the iconography and architectural designs of the caves.
3. Grishneshwar Temple: It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines in India
Kachner Jain Temple: This is a 250 years old temple dedicated to Parshvanath.
4. Shuli bhanjan: It is believed that Saint Eknath Maharaj carried his tapasya at this place.
Food in Aurangabad:-
Naankhaliya can be considered as the staple food of the region. A simple dish of Sheermal or the naan bread cooked in a tandoor served with khaliya, a spicy red mutton curry, which has been slow-cooked all day.
This was all about the beautiful district of Aurangabad from our side. If you hail from Aurangabad and found this blog great, then please do let us know in our comment section below and share this with your other Aurangabadkars. Also let us know if we have missed out on any amazing spot from Aurangabad. Like, share and do comment on our blogs so that they reach maximum rotaractors who wish to travel and know more about our Maharashtra.
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