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Solapur district is famous especially for religious tourism. Important religious places are Pandharpur, Akkalkot, Karmala and Barshi. Solapur is well connected by road and rail. Another religious place Tuljapur in Osmanabad district is just 40 kms away from Solapur Historical place Vijayapur in Karnataka state is just 100 kms away from Solapur
Shri Siddheshwar
Shri Siddheshwar is the Gramdaivat of Solapur city. Shri Siddheshwar temple, situated in the middle of a beautiful lake, is the icon of Solapur.The temple was built by a yogi, Shri Siddharameshwar, who was a devotee of Sri Mallikajuna of Srisailam. He obeyed his guru’s order and started his work in Solapur by making this temple.Shri Siddharameshwar had installed 68 Shiva Lingas in total.(1.4km)
Shri Tulja Bhavani
Shree TuljaBhavani Mata Mandir is located in Tuljapur on the hill of the Balaghat Mountains. It is considered as one of the 51 Shakti Pithas. It is also one of the popular three-and-half 'Shakti peethas' of Goddess Durga.
Vitthal Temple (Pandharpur)
Vitthal temple, Pandharpur is the main center of worship for Vitthal, believed to be a form of Bhagawan Krishna or Vishnu and his consort Rakhumai. It is the most visited temple in Maharashtra. The Warkaris start marching from their homes to the temple of Pandharpur in groups called Dindi (procession) to reach Aashadhi Ekadashi and Kartiki Ekadashi. A dip in the holy river Chandrabhaga on whose banks Pandharpur resides, is believed to have power to wash all sins.(75km)
Swami Samarth Temple (Akkalkot)
Swami Samarth Maharaj more commonly Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj (also known as Akkalkot Swami Maharaj) of Akkalkot (left the physical body in 1878). He was also lovingly referred to as Swami Samartha of Akkalkot Maharaj by his devotees. Temple was a Bharatiya (Indian) Guru of the Dattatreya tradition (sampradaya), widely respected in Indian states of Maharashtra as well as in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh with Shripad Shri Vallabha and Narasimha Saraswati. His existence in physical form is dated in the nineteenth century AD.(110km)
Dattatrey Temple (Ganagapur)
Ganagapur is a kshetra (place of pilgrimage) associated with Sri Narasimha Saraswati Swami, the second incarnation of Dattatreya. According to the book Shri GuruCharitra, he promised that he would abide forever at Ganagapura. In the morning, he would bathe at the confluence of the Bhima and Amarja rivers. At midday, he would go through the village asking for bhiksha (alms of food), and accept pooja offerings in the form of Nirguna Paduka at the temple.(110km)
Maldhok Bird Sanctuary (Nannaj)
Maldhok Bird Sanctuary, the abode of Maldhok bird, Sprawling over a vast area of grassy plains, the sanctuary is a popular destination for bird watchers. Mongoose, squirrels and deer are also found in the area. The buses plying along the Solapur-Karmala route run right up to the sanctuary.The great Indian bustard at Nannaj and Karmala was first identified By Mr B.S.Kulkarni in 1972 and with his constant efforts to save the bird had resulted in Dr. Salim Ali visiting Nannaj and starting a research project. Mr Kulkarni wrote extensively in local newspapers and made people aware of its existence and he is still active in trying to protect the bird and its habitat at Nannaj, near Solapur.(30km)
Bhuikot Fort (Solapur)
Solapur Fort Bhuikot Castle is One of the Popular attractions around Solapur is the Bhuikot Fort. Solapur Fort (Bhuikot Castle) is a 14th century fort built in memory of Hutatma Bagh. The fort also houses a temple, which attracts thousands of visitors. It was built by Bahamani Sultan. Spend a relaxing day with your family or friends at this picturesque locale with its quaint Moat. Solapur Fort is an ancient Muslim fort situated in Solapur, one of the ancient historical and religious places in Maharashtra.(2.2km)
Gol-Gumbaz (Bijapur)
Gol Gumbaz is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur. The tomb, located in Bijapur, Karnataka in India, was completed in 1656 by the architect Yaqut of Dabul.Gol Gumbaz is a fine piece of Islamic architectural style. The Gol Gumbaz has a floor area of 1700 square meter, a height of 51 meters and diameter of 37 meters with 3 meter thick walls. The construction of this large tomb took around 20 years to complete.(102km)
Naldurg Fort
Naldurga fort is a gigantic fort. This invincible fort was constructed during Adil Shahi of Bijapur. The fort walls run 3 KM in length with 114 strongholds. The fort of Naldurg is considered to be the best exarnple of the military engineering and architecture of medieval India. 47 kms from Solapur
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