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City in Maharashtra, India
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Ulhasnagar (उल्हासनगर Ulhāsnagar) is a suburb near Thane, in the North Konkan region of western Maharashtra. The town is known for its significant Sindhi refugees since the partition of India in 1947, and there have been calls by the Sindhis to rename it Sindhunagar.
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One of the most beautiful temples, dating back centuries and a must visit, which is maintained by the Birla Group.
A Sindhi religious and spiritual center known for its architecture and carvings.
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The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai, about two hours away by road depending on traffic.
Auto-rickshaws are the main form of local transport. The city is compact and its numbered sections called camp numbers (No.
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