Solapur

Understand

The name Solapur is believed to be derived from sola meaning "16" in the local language (Marathi), and pur meaning village. Those 16 villages were Aadilpur, Ahmedpur, Chapaldev, Fatehpur, Jamdarwadi, Kalajapur, Khadarpur, Khandervkiwadi, Muhammadpur, Ranapur, Sandalpur, Shaikpur, Solapur, Sonalagi, Sonapur and Vaidakwadi which are now united in Municipal Corporation of Solapur.

Solapur is famous for its chadder, handloom, powerloom and beedi industries, covering an area of , is one of the important districts in Maharashtra State of India.

It is influenced by its geography and the area is largely consists of plains. The river Bhima flows from northwest to the southeast and Sina River also flows from it. The southwest and northeast parts of the district are arid areas. Solapur is meeting ground for Maharashtra and Karnataka and from very old times the trade routes passed across Solapur district.

There are 8 famous Digamabar Jain temples at Solapur two are at Shukravar Peth, one in Kasagi, one at Shravikashram, one at Bhusari and Seth Sakharamji temple. The chief deity (Gramdevata) of the city are Shri Siddeshwar & Shri Rupabhavani

Solapur developed as a commercial center for cotton and other agricultural produce. Solapur bed-sheets have earned fame and reputation for their novel designs and durability.

History As per the mythological literary sources the region south of Godavari was covered with thick forest and was inhabited by the aboriginal. Agastya was the first Aryan …

Get in

Solapur is a transport hub connecting Maharashtra, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. It is well connected by road and rail to major districts and cities.

Get around

thumb|Saat Rasta (Seven Roads) Public transport in Solapur is primarily provided by buses operated by Solapur Municipal Transport (SMT) and auto rickshaws. Solapur is the only place in India other than Mumbai where double decker buses are in use.

See

thumb|Siddheshwar Temple Highlights for tourists include:

Temple of Lord Siddharameshwar Temple of Markandeya Mahamuni Hipparga Lake - a scenic nature area Kambar Lake, newly named as Sambhaji lake IndraBhavan - Solapur Corporation building Bhui-Kot Castle - castle of 15th century and under the Bahamani period Hutatma Garden Mahatma Gandhi National Zoo Chetana Park Navi Peth - For shopping Destinations that are further away (but great for day/weekend trips)