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Ambajogai — Wikipedia (en)

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Ambajogai is a city and tehsil in Beed district of Maharashtra State in India. Regarded as the cultural capital of Marathwada, the town features attractions like the Shivleni Caves and monuments honoring Marathi poet Mukundraj, the author of "Viveksindu," the first Marathi literary work, as well as Dasopant. Ambajogai, often referred as the "City Of The Temple" holds a significant place in history, second only to Kashi in terms of its cultural and spiritual heritage. The city boasts over a hundred temples, many of which have withstood the challenges like dismantlement by the Nizams of Hyderabad and damage from the Killari earthquake. Despite these setbacks, Ambajogai remains a testament to its historical legacy. Visitors can marvel at ancient "baravs" (step wells) and serene lakes, while the revered temple of Shri Yogeshwari Mata features an exceptional Vinayaki idol in its shikhara, showcasing the city's enduring artistry and devotion. The town was renamed Nizami name Mominabad to Ambajogai after goddess Yogeshwari (also known as Jogai) whose heritage temple is located here and are visited by people all over from Maharashtra, largely from the Konkan region. The town has many heritage places and this township is known as the cultural capital of the Marathwada region. The town has other heritage Hindu temples such as Sakleshwar, 12 Khambhi Mandir (lit. '12 pillar temple'), Kholeshwar Mandir, Mukundraj Smadhi and Dasopant Swami Samadhi, Kashivishwanath, Amruteshwar. There is an ancient cave called Shivleni Caves (Hattikhana) also known as Jogai Mandap declared as the Protected Monuments in Maharashtra (Archaeological sites in Maharashtra), where Lord Shankar, Nandi and Elephants are carved in stone, Bramha and Vishnu are also carved. According to popular belief, Ambajogai is celebrated as the birthplace of the Marathi language but no empirical evidence supports this claim. This belief is prominent because the first literary work in Marathi, Vivekasindhu by Mukundraj, was written here. The revered Yogeshvari Devi temple, a site of deep spiritual significance, is the ancestral deity of many families across Maharashtra, drawing numerous pilgrims to the city. A lesser known landmark here is the Shah Buruj, a historical watchtower standing in front of Kholeshwar Temple. Built in the 13th century by Raja Singhan of Devgiri, this circular tower, approximately 35 feet tall, was used for surveillance. A staircase inside leads up, though time has worn down the base, making it unsafe to climb today. The Shah Buruj seen its share of historical intrigue. During the Nizam's rule, it housed a radio transmitter. When the Marathas discovered it was broadcasting news for the Nizam, they attempted to seize it. Although they weren't successful, the transmitter was permanently shut down, marking yet another chapter in the Buruj's storied past.

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Fonte: Wikipedia in inglese, voce «Ambajogai» — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ambajogai
Wikidata Q584032: «Town in Maharashtra, India» (dati Wikidata in CC0 1.0) — https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q584032
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