Maharashtra is a state in the western peninsular region of #India. The state occupies a major portion of the #DeccanPlateau and is divided into various regions of #Vidharba, #Marathwada, and #Konkan Coast region, Maharashtra is the second-most populous state in India as well as the third-most populous country subdivision in the world. The state capital of #Mumbai or #Bombay is one of the largest cities of India and the world. The city is the financial capital of the country and is also home to #Bollywood, the world’s largest #film industry also called #tinsel town and city of dreams.
The city of Bombay is the hub for the TV industry and #modellinfg in India. Maharashtra is bordered by the #ArabianSea to the west, #Karnataka and #Goa to the south, #Telangana to the southeast and #Chhattisgarh to the east, #Gujarat and #MadhyaPradesh to the north, and t union territory of #Dadra and #NagarHaveli and #Daman and #Diu to the northwest. Prior to Indian independence, Maharashtra was chronologically ruled by various # dynasties like #Mauirya, Satavahana, Rashtrakuta, Western Chalukyas, Deccan sultanates, #Mughals, #Marathas, and t#British.
A historically important state the state has numerous ruins, monuments, tombs, forts, and places of worship across the state. The state is home to 4 #UNESCO #WorldHeritage Sites: of Ajanta, Ellora, and Elephanta caves and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus). The most industrialized state in India is one of the most developed and prosperous Indian states and is the single largest contributor to the national #economy with a share of 15% in the country’s GDP. Besides Bombay, #Pune, Nagpur, #Shirdi, #Nashik, #Auragabad, #NewBombay, #Nanded, are some of the most important cities of the state known for a variety of reasons.
The state is mineral-rich, is also known for its mountains, forest, agriculture, horticulture, and fisheries with many cities being synonymous with something like Nagpur for oranges, Ratnagiri for mangoes, Nashik for grapes, and #wine, Many cities are known for their affiliation to various religions and religious personalities. #Shirdi is known for the revered saint Sai Baba, Nashik is known as one of the sites of Hindu congregation of #Kumbhmela held after intervals of every 6 and 12 years. Nanded is known as the place of death of 10 #Sikh guru, Govind Singh.
The state is mineral-rich, is also known for its mountains, forest, agriculture, horticulture, and fisheries with many cities being synonymous with something like Nagpur for oranges, Ratnagiri for mangoes, Nashik for grapes, and #wine, Many cities are known for their affiliation to various religions and religious personalities. #Shirdi is known for the revered saint Sai Baba, Nashik is known as one of the sites of Hindu congregation of #Kumbhmela held after intervals of every 6 and 12 years. Nanded is known as the place of death of 10 #Sikh guru, Govind Singh.
The state is mineral-rich, is also known for its mountains, forest, agriculture, horticulture, and fisheries with many cities being synonymous with something like Nagpur for oranges, Ratnagiri for mangoes, Nashik for grapes, and #wine, Many cities are known for their affiliation to various religions and religious personalities. #Shirdi is known for the revered saint Sai Baba, Nashik is known as one of the sites of Hindu congregation of #Kumbhmela held after intervals of every 6 and 12 years. Nanded is known as the place of death of 10 #Sikh guru, Govind Singh.
The state being an economic powerhouse is a major market for goods both from local and international brands. There are numerous shopping malls, multiplex, markets, across the state that attract a massive number of shoppers, making it a shopper’s delight. The state of Maharashtra is known for its #cuisine and unique culture. The state played a crucial role in India’s independence movement with many prominent leaders taking part including Bal Gangadhar, Tilak, Gopalkrishna Gokhale, and more.
The state being an economic powerhouse is a major market for goods both from local and international brands. There are numerous shopping malls, multiplex, markets, across the state that attract a massive number of shoppers, making it a shopper’s delight. The state of Maharashtra is known for its #cuisine and unique culture. The state played a crucial role in India’s independence movement with many prominent leaders taking part including Bal Gangadhar, Tilak, Gopalkrishna Gokhale, and more.
The state is known for its #mountains of western ghat, some important #hillstations are #Khandala, #Lonavala, #Mahabaleshwar, #Matheran, #Chikhaldara is popular with visitors. There are numerous hotels, resorts, lodges, and guesthouses spread across the state that offer luxurious, mid-range, and budget accommodation. The restaurants serve a variety of #cuisine from traditional Maharashtrian to Continental, Chinese, Italian, Bengali, Rajasthani, and much more. The Street food scene in the state is fantastic, especially in Bombay, Nagpur, and Puna.
The nightlife is also well known, especially in the cities of Mumbai and Pune. Vidarbha region is famous for nature reserves like Melghat Tiger Reserve in Amravati district, Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve in Chandrapur district, Umred Karhandla Wildlife Sanctuary in Nagpur district, the Nagzira wildlife sanctuary, and Navegaon National Park (bird sanctuary) of Gondia District. Sea and beaches of Maharashtra like Alibaug, Ratnagiri are also prime tourist locations. All this makes the state the most sought-after location for #honeymooners, backpackers, and adventure seekers. Maharashtra is worth visiting for at least week-long visit.
