Solapur is a wonderful city of
India that can become an excellent tourist center with the help of the local
people in creating the right Solapur tourism environment. This is because there
are many places worth visiting and making Solapur a tourist center; but are not
that famous or well known to potential tourists.
The Siddheswar temple is
indeed a temple worth visiting, with it being situated in the middle of a lake,
and covered with water. This is one of the most picturesque landmarks of
Solapur. Another place worth visiting is the Fort
Bhuikot; which unfortunately, requires attention from the archeological
department.
The
Motibaug Tank, or Kambar Talao is a great bird
watching center with the many migratory birds found flocking here in winter.
This tank was first filled with white and pink lotuses; but with the SMC
cleaning it, the face of the tank was brought down. However there are still
lotuses blooming there now to add to the beauty of the place.
The
Revansiddheswar temple is an old temple in
Solapur; which if clubbed with the nearby sanctuary and Motibaug can make a wonderful international bird park. Nanaj is also referred to as the Great Indian Bustard, and was identified in 1971
by B.S. Kulkarni. With the right development of staying amenities and roads,
this will increase Solapur tourism.
There
is an uninterrupted supply of water in Ekrukh Hipparga
Talao. This is a talao which supplies water to Solapur. Pandharpur is called the Dakshin
Kashi of India, and is the abode of Lord Vittal.
It is situates about sixty kilometers from Solapur, and is one of the most
revered deity of Maharashtrians. Most pilgrims visit this temple during the Ashadi Ekadashi.
Tuljapur is found about forty
kilometers from Solapur where you the goddess of the masses, Amba Bhavani Mata is worshipped by lakhs of people.
One of the most worshipped swamiji of Solapur is Swami
Samarth Maharaj of Akkalkot. This is why many people visit this Samadhi seeking blessings from the swami.
Gangapur is a spiritual place
situated in Karnataka, close to Solapur. Ramlingeshwar mandir is about 70 km to the north of
Solapur and is a picnic spot with its beautiful surrounding nature. The Golgumaj is found in Vijapur,
about 100 km from Solapur. This is a historic town, with the many forts found
here.
The
lingam found in Kudal Sangam is unique and not
found anywhere else. It is located on the banks of river Bhima and Sina., and
has the oldest Hemad Panthi mandir. The
waterfalls in Nar and Madhi, near Naldurg fort
which is 45 km from Solapur is a tourist spot worth visiting in Solapur too.
With so many places to visit, Solapur tourism truly has potential with the
right motivation.
Dr Kotnis's memorial
dedicated to nation : A memorial of Dwarkanath Shantaram Kotnis, the Indian
doctor who became famous for his selfless work in China during the Sino-Japan
war, was dedicated to the nation here today. Born in Solapur, Kotnis was a part
of the team of five Indian physicians sent to China to provide medical
assistance during the second Sino-Japanese War in 1938. He passed away in China
in 1942. The memorial,
at his old residence here, has been built by Solapur Municipal Corporation. Maharashtra
Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan and
Union Power Minister Sushilkumar Shinde were present at the function.
