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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 next destination for this tour is Sangli.

Introduction of Sangli:-

Sangli, also known as “The Turmeric City” of Maharashtra due to its production and trade of the spice, is situated on the banks of the river Krishna and houses many sugar factories. The city’s original name was Sahagalli — from the Marathi words Saha (“six”) and Galli (“lanes”) describing the early street plan — which was later shortened to Sangli

Sangli is a major city in Western India 390 km from Mumbai,240 km (150 mi) from Pune, and 700 km (430 mi) from Bangalore and is known for its turmeric trade, grapes, and the largest number of sugar factories in India. Additionally, being situated on a riverbank provides the city with many agricultural and irrigation advantages that drive the economy of the city.

Sangli, Miraj, and surrounding areas were captured from the Mughal Empire during the time of Shivaji. Until 1801, Sangli was included in Miraj Jahangir and was separated following a family quarrel between Chintamanrao Patwardhan, and his paternal uncle, Gangadharrao Patwardhan, who had succeeded his childless elder brother as the sixth chief of Miraj in 1782.

Culture and traditions of Sangli:-

Sangli district is the place Marathi drama originated which has a strong place in the hearts of the Marathi people as it was here, Vishnudas Bhave presented the first Marathi drama Sita Swaynwar. The birthplace of Vasantdada Patil, the birthplace of the organization, Khankhun, Sundar Krishnakakath, and Sahakar Mahasari can also be highlighted in Sangli. The district, which is known as theater and artists, is trying to make progress in the industrial and agricultural sectors.

Sangli also has pilgrimage centers like Kundal for Digambar Jains with thousands visiting every Year, so it does have a very serene side to it.

The emphasis on art and culture has naturally given birth to a lot of famous people that come from this city from politicians to freedom fighters and from saints to entertainers.

Tourism in Sangli:-

This city has a lot of feathers in its crown, being the sugar belt of India, housing high-quality wine, and being the turmeric capital of India, so naturally, there’s a lot of places to visit, here’s a look at some of them

  1. Dandoba Hills Forest Reserve: The reserve is an unexplored forest that holds a lot of untouched historical sites. It also houses a Shiv Temple where locals go to pray often. It is an ideal location for hiking and there are also provisions for water sports. It is possibly also mentioned in Ramayan as the forests of Dandakaranya.


  1. Bahubali Hill Temple: The hills, which are more popularly known as Kumbhojgiri, house a 28 ft. tall statue of saint Bahubali who is believed to have meditated there 400 years ago. The location offers a breathtaking view that validates the struggle of climbing 400 steps.


  1. Sangli fort: Built by the Peshwas, Sangli fort once was a beautiful palace with an amazing museum and is now the revenue and collector’s office. It also holds an active Marathi school called Purohit’s girls high school. Its museum still draws in a lot of tourists and is one of the biggest attractions in the city.


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