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Located in the eastern region of Vidharbha, Washim is a newly formed district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The district is spread over an area of about 5,150 sq km. Penganag and Aran are the two main rivers that pass through this district.
The place is divided into two major sub-divisions, which were later divided into six talukas namely, Manora, Risod, Karanja, Mangrulpir, Malegaon and Washim. The district has around 131 villages and is surrounded by Buldhana, Amravati, Parbhani, Akola and Yavatmal districts.
Earlier, Washim District was known as Vatsagulma and was the capital of King Wakatak of Vatsagulma Dynasty. During 272 to 231 BC, the region was under the rule of Ashoka. The destination also witnessed the rule of various dynasties including Satavahana, Chalukyan, Rashtrakuta and Yadava.
Besides, in the early 14th century, the destination was under the reign of the Delhi Sultanate that became a part of the Bahmani Sultanate. During the 17th century, the Mughals ruled the province, which was later seized by the Nizam of Hyderabad.
From 1674 to 1760, the region came under the command of Chhatrapati Shivaji and saw the rise of the Maratha Empire. During the British rule in 1905, the district of Washim was divided into two districts namely, Yeotmal District and Akola District. Washim was formed as a district on 1st July 1998 and has its headquarters at Washim city.
Washim is popular for the religious significance attached to it. It is believed by devotees that Lord Balaji of Tirupati visits the place after the period of harvesting. The destination has a typical Marathi culture with various popular folk dance forms such as Banjara, Korku and Lavni. Dindi is also famous among the inhabitants and is performed during the month of Kartik on Ekadashi. Marathi and Hindi are the prominent languages spoken in Washim.
Numerous temples and water bodies in Washim add to the attraction of Washim as a tourists’ location. Padmatirtha and Balaji Mandir are some of the popular tourist attractions in Washim. Shivaji Chowk in Washim, which is dedicated to Chhatrapati Shivaji, draws a number of people.
To reach Washim, tourists can board flights to Nanded Airport, the nearest airport. It is situated at a distance of around 106 km. Moreover, trains are also available to reach the destination, which are served by Washim Railway Station. Government and private buses operate on regular basis, connecting the district with major cities.
The peak season when tourists can visit Washim is during winters, between the months of December and February.
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Washim, which was previously known as Vatsagulma, is a famous district in the state of Maharashtra. In ancient times, the district was under the reign of the Vakataka Dynasty.
This district is known for different tourist attractions such as the Pohara Devi in Manora, the Dargah Tarhala, the Shri Nath Nange Maharaj Temple and Dawha. Travellers can also visit the Shri Sakharam Maharaj Temple, Chamunda Devi and the Shivaji Chowk in Washim.
Balaji Mandir is an old temple in the district, which was constructed in 1779 with a paved quadrangle structure and a verandah. Near the Balaji Mandir is the Balaji Talao or Deo Talav, which is thronged by devotees during Ganesh Chaturthi. Padmatirtha was created by Lord Vishnu and has an old Mahadeva Temple that was built by Shri Rama Narayan Toshniwal.
The Antariksha Parshwanath Jain Mandir and Shri Narsimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj, also known as the Guru Mandir, are other attractions of the district. The Gudeshvara Temple and Shri Nath Nange Maharaj Temple are also situated near the town of Washim in the district.
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