Siddheshwar Lake – the best attraction of Solapur town. Accompanied by Bhuikot Fort on the left side and Shri Siddheshwar Temple in the middle of it, the lake presents blend of royal history and spirituality.
Author: Santosh Unecha
Siddheshwar Temple of Solapur is abode of Lord Siddheshwar who represents both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. Number one attraction of Solapur town, the temple is placed in the middle of Siddheshwar lake.
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Bhuikot Fort or Solapur Fort is a landmark of Solapur town and footmark of Bahamani dynasty. The fort, the lake and Siddheshwar temple..an amazing mix!
Tulja Bhavani Devi of Tuljapur.. the second in 51 Shakti Peethas. Mentioned in Skanda Purana, the temple was built in 12 century CE in Hemadpanti style of construction.
Yogeshwari Devi of Ambajogai is Marathwada’s own theertha kshetra. Named after Goddess Amba which is form of Devi Parvati, Ambajogai town has many stories from hindu mythology. Placed on the banks of Jayawanti river, the town was also known as Jayawantinagar. The Devi is considered as one of the shakti peethas in India and is counted in three and half shakti peethas of Maharashtra. Hemadpanti style temple of the devi is famous from ancient times and is placed in the heart of the town. Detailed carving on the temple pillars are attractive. The devi idol is presented in a rock…
Shri Vaijnath Jyotirlinga of Parli is one of the great 12 jyotirlingas and one of the five jyotirlingas of Maharashtra. Located on the slope of mysterious Meru parvat (mountain) or Nag Narayan mountain, the temple is standing tall in the heart of Parli town. Brahma, Venu and Saraswati rivers adds a touch of myth to the place. Shiva linga is made of Shaligram which smooth. Devotees from all casts are allowed to touch the lingam during darshana, called as sparsha darshan (स्पर्श दर्शन). The wide jyotirlinga is continuously praised with water abhishekam. Bel patra or bilva patra, leaves do not…
Shri Datta Dham temple..a classic black temple in this modern era. One of the nice attraction of Parbhani.. blessed with Hingulambika Mata’s presence.
Solapur Independence movement plays unique role and place in the history of India’s freedom fight.
Hutatma is a salutation given to those brave freedom fighters who gifted their lives for the freedom of the country ..India. These brave unsung heroes fought with British government to free their motherland. 4 brave hutatmas of Solapur are remembered in the form of the monument in the heart of the city, at a busy junction / square (chowk) named after them as Hutatma Chowk. Shri. Mallappa Dhanshetti, Shri. Kurban Hussain, Shri.Jagnnath Shinde and Shri.Kisan Sarda… four mad fighters, all from different religions & casts. They fought together for the freedom of their motherland. The four famous hutatmas were charged for…