Latur

Latur is the southernmost district of Maharashtra with its head quarter located at Latur city. This is an ancient city situated on the banks of river Panchganga and is known as 'Dakshin Kashi'. Latur is seat of Goddess Mahalaxmi and is one of the Shaktipeeths mentioned in Indian mythology. Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaja was the founder architect of modern Latur. Experience India with Indian Travel Agent.

The district is rich in natural resources- water, soil, natural vegetation, animal wealth and minerals. Experience India with Indian Travel Agent. As a result, Latur is one of the most agriculturally advanced districts of not only Maharashtra but also India.

Culture and Religion
Fairs and festivals: Shri Siddeshwar fair at Latur is held every year. Thousands of people attend the Gangaram Maharaj Samadhi every Ekadashi at Hattibet in Udgir tehsil. Religious places: Ausa, Hattibet, Nilanga, Renapur, Shirur Anantpal, Tambala, Ujani History: Latur has an ancient history. It was home to the Rashtrakutas and was part of Ashoka's empire. It was, over the centuries, variously ruled by the Satavahanas, the Sakas, the Chalukyas, the Yadavas of Deogiri, the Delhi Sultans, the Bahamani rulers of South India, Adil Shahi, and the Mughals. Later in the 19th century it became part of the independent princely state of Hyderabad. Earlier known as Naldurg tehsil, in 1905 it was merged with surrounding areas and renamed Latur tehsil, and became part of Osmanabad district. After independence and the merger of Hyderabad with the Indian Union, Osmanabad became part of Bombay Province. In 1960, with the creation of Maharashtra, it became one of its districts. On August 15, 1982, Latur was separated from Osmanabad to form a separate Latur district. The district may be divided into two regions -- the Balaghat plateau, and the northeastern region consisting of Ahmadpur and Udgir. Experience India with Indian Travel Agent.

Some of the worth visiting tourist places in and around Latur are:
Temples:Mahalaxmi Temple, Holy Jotiba Hill, Goddess Tryambuli Temple, Narasinhawadi, Holy-place Bahubali, Katyani Devi Temple, Kashi Vishveshawar Temple, Holy Khidrapur (Kopeshwar), Kaneri Cloister, and Shankaracharya's Cloister.

Historical Places:New Palace, Shalini Palace, Bhavani Mandap, Town Hall, Shivaji Vidyapeeth

Hill Stations:Panhala Fort & Hill Station, Vishalgad Fort, Dajipur Abhayaryana

Lakes:Rankala Lake, Kotiteertha
The are of Latur district is almost a vast table land about 636 metres above sea level. Latur is one of the leading commercial centres in Maharashtra and is a very fast growing town. Latur has temples dedicated to Siddheshwar, Ramlingeshwar, Papivinash Bhuteshwar, Ram, Keshavraj Datta and Ambabai. It is connected with all major cities. Experience India with Indian Travel Agent.

Getting there :

By Air : Aurangabad, 290 kms is the nearest airport.

By Road : Mumbai-Pune-Tembhurni-Barshi-Latur, 480 kms. Latur-Pune, 327 kms. Latur Barshi, 102 kms.

By Rail : Latur is the nearest railhead on South Central Railway. Visit India with Indian Travel agent.