Paithan

Paithan, Maharashtra Formerly known as Pratishthana, Paithan is a taluk municipal council city and a part of Marathwada region located on the banks of the Godavari River in Aurangabad district in Maharashtra. It's believed that Paithan derives its name from Pratishthana, which was the ancient capital name of this place. Paithan is located 56 kilometres south of present-day Aurangabad on the Godavari River. Mungi Village, Paithan was the birthplace of Nimbarka, the founder of the Nimbarka Sampradaya tradition of Vaishnavism. Paithan was also the home of the great Marathi saint Eknath; people flock yearly to his shirne during the time of the Paithan yatra, also known as the Nath Shashti.

Jayakwadi Dam & Bird Sanctuary, Gyaneshwar Udyan, Sant Eknath Shrine, Saint Jaganade Maharaj Temple, Paithan Jain Tirth, etc are the important attractions of the place. Paithan is a village in the district of Aurangabad. It is located 50 km south of Aurangabad and was known as the ancient capital of Satavahanas. The hamlet is famous for its 6 yards silk brocade Paithani sarees. The sarees woven of silk with dainty zari borders are a feast to the eyes. Conventional orig