Miraj city

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1. MIRAJ CITY Overview Miraj   is a city in southern  Maharashtra ,  India , that was founded in the early 10th century. It was an important  Jagir  of the  Adil Shahi  Court of  Bijapur . Chhatrapati   Shivaji  stayed in Miraj for two months during his South India Campaign. Because of its location, Miraj has been held as a strategic bastion, There were many remains of the fort but they have been demolished to construct the road.it was the capital of  Miraj Senior  and an important junction on the central railway network. The Pathwardhan family were the hereditary rulers of Miraj until independence. Miraj City is part of the  Sangli-Miraj- Kupwad  Municipal Corporation formed in 1999. The city is recognised for performance of  Hindustani classical music , for its medical services and as a place of religious harmony. Ganesh festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and The annual Ganesh Visarjan procession is an attraction which lasts for an average of twenty hours. Miraj is mainly recognised for medical where people from karnataka and Arab countries do visit for medical treatment.Even its is famous for string instruments where many of great artist choose miraj to buy musical instruments and mainly satar . Presented By ~Yash Rajesh Jain

2. Country: India State : Maharashtra District : Sangli Government   •   Type: Municipal corporation  •   Body: Sangli-Miraj and kupwad municipal corporation   Population   •   Total: 355,000 Demonym (s) : Mirajkar Languages   •   Official: Marathi Time zone : UTC+5:30  ( IST ) PIN : 416410 Telephone Code: 0233 Vehicle registration : MH-10

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4. Demographics: As of the 2011 census, the population of the Miraj area is as follows.

5. FAMOUS PLACES IN MIRAJ CITY :- DARGAH GANESH TALAV MIRAJ MARKET FORT AREA SITAR GALI MIRAJ JUNCTION

6. MIRAJ DARGAH The Meerasaheb Dargah

7. The   Meerasaheb dargah  is a common  worship  centre for both  Muslim  and  Hindu   communities  located near the railway station of  Miraj . Thousands of  people  flock to  Dargah  on every Thursday morning to get the  blessings  of Hazarat Meerasaheb and his son Hazarat Shamsuddin Hussein. Hazrat Meerasaheb was a great  Sufi   saint  of his time.It is said that on the command of Allah he migrated to  India  from  Mecca  (Saudi Arabia). He propagated  Islam  through his life. Every year URS (martyrdom day) is celebrated with millions of people visits this  shrine  for offering their  salutes .

8. GANESH TALAV

9. A famous place for Ganesh Visarjan . Also known as Sanitary system & to wash clothes which is spoiling its beauty. This lake was dug by head of Miraj Princely state - Patwardhan Sarkar as drought relief work. The black stone recovered from digging is used for constructing Ganesh temple that stands in front of the main entrance of the lake. The other construction made of these stones is old building of Miraj police station standing in Miraj Market.

10. MIRAJ MARKET

11. Explore laxmi market Laxmi market, Miraj is a perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones. Enjoy the attractions of this popular tourist spot. With so much to lure your senses and offer you recreation at its best, get drenched in the spirit of adventure that you get to explore at Laxmi market, Miraj. Enjoy together all the points of popular interests and bring back several memorable moments. Laxmi market, Miraj is not just the place for sightseeing, but it also enables you to steal a self-indulgent moment for yourself as well. So, check out the Laxmi market tourist spot for all the attractions that is on offer and visit this spot on weekends for a rejuvenating time. World standards, extraordinary architecture, innovative layouts, and well-thought execution make place a highly coveted point of tourist interest. Do not forget to carry your camera and capture special moments. Laxmi market, Miraj is the sure way to refresh and relax after a busy weekday. Explore interesting themes, fabulous designs, colorful landscapes, amusing characters, ambient music, props and merchandise available in nearby stores- all at one place. Laxmi market, Miraj is the best way to have a memorable time with kids and family. So, enjoy a fulfilling outing at Laxmi market in Miraj.  

12. FORT AREA

13. SITAR GALI

14. MIRAJ JUNCTION

15. Miraj Junction Indian Railways Location: Miraj ,  Maharashtra India Coordinates: 16°49′11″N   74°38′20″E Elevation: 554 meters (1,818 ft ) Owned by: Indian Railways Operated by: Central Railway Line(s): Pune–Miraj– Londa line Miraj –  Kolhapur Miraj – Latur Road Platforms: 6 Construction Structure type: At ground Disabled access: Yes Other information Station code MRJ: Division(s) Pune History Opened: 1886 ; 132 years ago Electrified: No Jaldoot Due to the draught the Latur city faced since three consecutive years, the summer of 2016 presented itself with extreme scarcity of water. To overcome this issue, a joint project was then requested by Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu and Maharashtra Chief Minister  Devendra Fadnavis . After further research, and many changes in plan, Miraj was chosen to transport water to Latur from 342 km. [1]  The " Jaldoot " train made its first experimental run on 11 April 2016, carrying 10 tanker wagons, each filled with 50,000 litres of water.