About Solapur

Solapur leads Maharashtra in production of beedi, Solapuri Chadars and towels are famous in India and also at a global level. "Solapuri chadars" are the famous and first product in Maharashtra and has been a leading centre for cotton mills and power looms in Maharashtra. Solapur had the world's second-largest and Asia's largest spinning mill. The National Research Centre on Pomegranate (NRCP) of India is located in Solapur.
The Science Centre in Kegaon (Solapur) is the third largest and prominent scientific association in Maharashtra. The Raichur-Solapur Power Transmission line of 765 kV power capacity suffices the power grid accessing need of the southern states of Karanataka and Andhra Pradesh. The first waste-to-energy electricity plant in Maharashtra is situated in Solapur city.

Smart City

Solapur has been shortlisted by the Ministry of Urban Development as one of the 100 cities to participate in the Stage II of the selection process i.e. the “Smart City Challenge”.
The city has adopted nine development models that includes 100 per cent waste management, clean environment, housing for all, renewable energy, transportation, water supply and recycling, use of public space and efficient governance.
Deployment of surveillance cameras for security, and for efficient synchronisation in city services – a command and control centre.
New NH-52: Four Laned Section of Solapur-Tuljapur-Osmanabad to be dedicated to the nation

Tourist Attractions in Solapur

Siddheshwar Temple

The Siddheshwar Temple was constructed by a devotee of Sri Mallikarjuna of Srisailam, Shri Siddharameshwar. The temple is located near the Siddeshwar Lake and has three gates situated in the cloister through which the inner courtyard can be reached. Very serene ancient temple located between a lake makes it a perfect surrounding.. Very well maintained temple, a marvellous architecture and peaceful.Boating facility also available.

Akkalkot

Akkalkot was the home to Shri Swami Samarth Maharaj just 40 km form solapur., a 19th-century saint who is believed by his devotees to be an incarnation of Lord Dattatreya.It is served by Akkalkot Road Railway Station 7 km away and you can take chennai mail and udyan express for Mumbai, Chennai mail for Chennai, Tirupati, Mantralayam, Raichur, Gulbarga, Udyan express for Bangalore, Hyderabad Passenger for Hyderabad.

Pandharpur

Phandharpur - Vitthal Mandir, 70 kms form Solapur, dedicated to Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini prominently worshipped among Varkari community, on the banks of Bhimā river. Popularly known as the Kuldaivat of Maharashtra & the Southern Kashi of India. This region also has a square shaped Pundalik Temple that is known for an open arched portico and a Shivalinga which is protected by a brass cover. The main shrine is a five storey structure surmounted by a pyramidal mortar spire

Tuljabhawani Temple

Tuljapur is a town with 1 hr. distance from solapur, a municipal council in Osmanabad district. Tuljapur is the location of the annual Tulja Bhavani fair during Navaratri (September–October). Tulja Bhavani Temple, is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Shree Bhavani. As the Goddess Bhavani is the deity of many people from Maharashtra, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka,Telangana, they come walking in during the Dasera Festival, Navaratri (on the eve of Kojagiri pournima) to worship...

Gadda Yatra

Gadda Yatra - Nandidhwaj. The Gramadevata (Chief deity) of the city is Shri Shivyogi Siddheshwar. The "Nandidhwaj" procession on the Hindu festival of Makar Sankranti and on account of it an annual fair locally known as Gadda Yatra attracts large crowds and is associated with the marriage of Lord Siddheshwar. There was floral street decorations in color, a cattle fair with local traders selling artifacts, and night shots of ferris wheels at the fair.

Solapuri Chadar

Solapuri chadars and towels are famous and the first product in Maharashtra. It has been a leading center for cotton mills and power looms in Maharashtra. Solapur had the world's second-largest and Asia's largest spinning mill. Solapur Textile Industires - India's larget textile market products avaialable at cheap rate like Terry Towel,Solapur Chaddar, Blankets, Bath Towels,terry kitchen towels,Beach towel, bath, sports, terry,hand towels, kitchen towels.