Solapur
Solapur
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 Solapur.
Introduction of Solapur:-
Located in the southwest region of the Indian state of Maharashtra near a major highway. The district was ruled by various dynasties such as Andhrabhratyas, Chalukyas, Rashtrakutas to name a few. The present city of Solapur was considered to be spread over sixteen villages hence its name comes from “sola” meaning 16 and “pur” meaning village.
It is evident from the inscriptions of Shivayogi Lord Siddheshwar of the time of the Kalachuristis of Kalyani, that the town was called ‘Sonnalage’ which came to be pronounced as ‘Sonnalagi’. The town was known as Sonnalagi even up to the times of Yadavas.
Solapur is not only a fabulous city to visit but also a fantastic place to live and work. It is a great place where the diverse cultures of Marathi, Kannada, and Telugu seamlessly amalgamate. Solapur is acknowledged to be the ancient domain of the Shiva Yogi sect.
Culture and traditions of Solapur:-
Over the years many pilgrim centers have sprung up in this district. The forms of Solapur are warm, tolerant, and extremely abiding. These citizens are the basis Solapur has successfully converted from a small, non-descript town to a full-fledged commercial and tourist hub. The city is multilingual, multi-industrial, and multifaceted. The number of fairs and festivals that are organized in this region tell the true tale of the religious people, who take pride in belonging to this land of the temple.
Each festival lasts for a couple of days and is celebrated enthusiastically. The numerous movie theatres and folklore institutes here stress how the folks of Solapur love entertainment. Visit the place and be a part of their celebrations — they will be more than happy to incorporate you.
Tourism in Solapur:-
- Great Indian Bustard: Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary was established in 1979 and unlike other bird sanctuaries, tourists are not allowed to move around freely in the core area of Nannaj. The entry is possible only till the hut, which is 100 meters from the gate. This space provides a perfect hiding place to observe birds and animals without disturbing their peace. There is also a watchtower near the gate. If tourists want to spend a few hours in the sanctuary, stock up enough water and snacks.
2. Solapur Quila: Also known as the Bhuikot Kila since it is located on a battleground, this area is a center of attraction in the city. The fact that it dates back to the 14th century and its grand architecture validate its relevance but currently, it has an animal park with rabbits, ducks, peacocks, and monkeys along with other animals.
3. Siddheshwar Temple: Flanked by the Bhuikot fort and located in a lake, this temple is sacred to Lord Siddheshwar who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Since the temple is the place where Lord Siddheshwar attained Samadhi, it holds high religious significance to its followers.
Food of Solapur:-
Solapur is generally famous for its spicy food and the extensive use of peanuts in their preparations. Chutney made from peanuts, which is called Shenga chutney, spicy mixture of peanuts, red chilli powder salt and other spices accompany many dishes. Crisp jowar bread is a common food in Solapur because jowar is widely cultivated here. Khara Mutton (Mutton Achar) or salty goat curry are the other popular dish of this region. Solapur, even though is located in Maharashtra, is a neighboring city of South Indian States such as Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. So, you can see South Indian breakfast items like idli, dosa, uthappas and masala dosa with sambar and chutney. Restaurants commonly offer ‘Thali’ for lunch, which includes Indian wheat bread called roti, rice, lentils, two types of vegetables and a pudding.
This was all about the beautiful district of Solapur from our side. If you hail from Solapur and found this blog great, then please do let us know in our comment section below and share this with your other Solapurkars. Also let us know if we have missed out on any amazing spot from Solapur. 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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