Ambajogai

Also known as Ambejogai

Ambajogai is a city and tehsil in Beed district of Maharashtra State in India. Regarded as the cultural capital of Marathwada, the town features attractions like the Shivleni Caves and monuments honoring Marathi poet Mukundraj, the author of "Viveksindu," the first Marathi literary work, as well as Dasopant.

Key facts

Settlement.name: Ambajogai
Settlement.settlement_type: City
Settlement.image_skyline: Ambajogai_Yogeshwari_Temple.jpg
Settlement.image_caption: Yogeshwari (Amba) Temple Top at Ambajogai
Settlement.nickname: Ambanagari
Settlement.mapframe: yes
Settlement.mapframe zoom: 6
Settlement.map_caption: Ambajogai in Maharashtra
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: State
Settlement.named_for: Ambabai
Settlement.government_type: Municipal Council
Settlement.unit_pref: Metric
Settlement.population_total: 74,844
Settlement.population_as_of: 2011
Settlement.population_density_km2: auto
Settlement.population_demonym: Ambajogaikar
Settlement.timezone1: IST

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Encyclopedic overview

12 sections

Contents

History
Temples and sacred sites of Ambajogai
Jaywanti River
Villages in Ambajogai Taluka
Literature
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Demographics
Education
See also
Notable People
References
External links

Ambajogai, often referred as the "City Of The Temple" holds a significant place in history, second only to Kashi in terms of its cultural and spiritual heritage. The city boasts over a hundred temples, many of which have withstood the challenges of time, including dismantlement by the Nizams of Hyderabad and damage from the Killari earthquake. Despite these setbacks, Ambajogai remains a testament to its rich historical legacy. Visitors can marvel at ancient "baravs" (step wells) and serene lakes, while the revered temple of Shri Yogeshwari Mata features an exceptional Vinayaki idol in its shikhara, showcasing the city's enduring artistry and devotion.

Excerpted from Wikipedia’s “Ambajogai” article, available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 licence.