Location: Sangli
TRIBUTE
Sangli
Sangli is a city and the district headquarters of Sangli District in the state of Maharashtra, in western India. It is known as the Turmeric City of Maharashtra due to its production and trade of the spice. Sangli has situated on the banks of river Krishna and houses many sugar factories. The Ganesha Temple of Sangli is a historical landmark of the city and is visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Climate
The climate here is classified as BSh by the Koppen-Geiger system. The average annual temperature is 25.4 °C in Sangli. The average annual rainfall is 637 mm.
History
The region, known as Kundal (now a small village 40 km away from Sangli city) in medieval India, was the capital of the Chalukya Empire in 12th century AD. During the time of Shivaji, Sangli, Miraj, and surrounding areas were captured from the Mughal Empire. Until 1801, Sangli was included in Miraj Jahangir.
Transportation
Sangli is a city and the district headquarters of Sangli District in the state of Maharashtra, in western India. It is known as the Turmeric City of Maharashtra due to its production and trade of the spice. Sangli has situated on the banks of river Krishna and houses many sugar factories. The Ganesha Temple of Sangli is a historical landmark of the city and is visited by thousands of pilgrims.GeographySangli district is situated in between the Warna and Krishna rivers. The valley of the River Krishna and its tributaries offer many irrigation and agricultural advantages which drive the economy of the district and the city.
Place of Interest
Ganapati Temple,
Kolhapur,
ISKCON Aravade, Sri Radha Gopal Temple,
Irwin Bridge,
Sangmeshwar Temple,
Dandoba Hills Forest Preserve.