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 is 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. It is surrounded by Vijapur District to the east, Satara and Solapur districts to the north, Ratnagiri District to the west and Kolhapur and Belgaum districts to the south. The headquarters of the district is the city by the same name, Sangli, which is one of the biggest cities. The name Sangli is derived from the word 'Sangam', which defines its origin as the destination is located at the confluence of Warna and Krishna rivers. Another myth behind the name of the destination is that there were six lanes on the banks of River Krishna; hence, the name provided to this place is Sangli.

Shri Ganapati Mandir is the prominent tourist attraction of Sangli. Under the ruling period of Rajasaheb of Sangli, Appasaheb Patwardhan started the construction of the temple in 1811, which was completed in 1844. Another historical fact associated with the temple is that Mahatma Gandhi and Lokmanya Tilak held meetings at the temple during the freedom struggle of the country. The destination is famous for its Marathi drama, which originated here. Lavani is a popular traditional song and a fol