DHULE

Dhule

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 magnificient state of Maharastra with 36 spectacular and eminent districts, each rich with its distinct culture, heritage, and history, yet rooted to the illustrous spirit of valour 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 Maharshtra. Our first destination for this tour is Dhule.

Introduction of Dhule:-

Dhule district is located in the north-western part of Maharashtra. Previously the district was known as West Khandesh. The Dhule city serves as the administrative headquarters for the district. The district is mainly famous for the production of pure milk. The majority of the urban population speaks the Arhani language, Majority of the urban population speaks Marathi. The district has a dry climate except during the monsoon season. The rainfall is heavier in the hilly regions of the Western Ghats mountain range and the Satpura ranges. The average summer temperature is 44 degrees celsius. The average winter temperature is 20-degree Celcius.

Culture and tradition of Dhule:-

A good collection of Sanskrit and Marathi, was left behind by Shri Vishvanath Kashinath Rajwade the great historian of Maharashtra. All of his works are preserved in a fireproof building, known as the Mandal. The Mandal has a fairly good library having books on history, Philosophy, Education, Polities, Biography etc.

The district was once known as West Khandesh. The place was known as Rasika in ancient times. Later the country came to be called as Seunadesa after the king, Seunchandra of the early Yadava dynasty, who ruled over it. Subsequently, its name was changed to Khandesh to suit the title khan given to the Faruqi kings by King Ahmad I of Guzerat.

Over time the place had been ruled by various dynasties. It is said that Agastya Sage was the first to cross Vindhya and resided here, on the bank of Godavari. It had been ruled by the Ashoka, Shunga dynasty, Mauryan dynasty and then the Satvahans and Abhiras.

The place was then invaded by Ala-ud-din Khilji. After a few centuries it came under the Akbar regime. And finally in 1818 it came under british rule from the hands of Peshwas.

Tourism of Dhule:-

• Ahilyapur- Located in Shirpur Taluka,the place is known for its old and large well built structures by Ahilyabai Holkar, the queen of Indore.

• Sakri Taluka- The taluka has a lot of notable places to be visited. Amali, the place is famous for the shrine dedicated to Vishnu or Kanhaiyalal Maharaj.Balasana, has a well preserved series of temples constructed in Hemadpanthi and Bahamani style. Bhamer, known for its fort and the caves in which the monks used to live. Bodgaon, famous for its temples located in the banks of Utavalinala. Chikse, known for gangeshwar temple. Indave, known for a small temple dedicated to Indai goddess. Pimpalner,known for the discovery of Chalukya copper- Plate of the 4th century. Nizampur, said to have got its present name for Nizam-ul-Mulle who had halted here for some time known for hemadpanthi temples. Nagpur Kokale, known for Nagai temple situated on the left bank of the Pajaro river.
• Shindkheda Taluka- Methi, known for a group of temples built during the times of the Yadava Kings. Of this group the ones dedicated to Balaji and Bhavani are the most important. Mudavad, renowned for the Kapileshwar shrine built by Ahilyabai Holkar near the confluence of Tapi and Panjhara.
• Dhulia taluka- Songir, known for its antique fort. Shirud, known for an antique shrine, constructed in hemadpanthi style, dedicated to Kalika Goddess.
• Forts- Thalner fort located in the Shirpur taluka. Bhamer fort, the fort has an amazing bird’s eye view.At distance of 48 kilometers from Dhule city and 13 kilometers from Sakri the fort of Bhamer is situated. Songir fort, another famous fort from the district. Laling fort, located in dhulia taluka,it is an old and ruined fort.

Food of Dhule:-

Most popular regional dishes of the district are vada pav, misal, pav bhaji, aluchya vadya, bhelpuri, bombay sandwich, bhakri, sabudana vada. Some of the famous sweet dishes are, shrikhand, basundi and the classic modak.

This was all about the beautiful district of Dhule from our side. If you hail from Dhule and found this blog great, then please do let us know in our comment section below and share this with your other Dhulekars. Also let us know if we have missed out on any amazing spot from Dhule. 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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