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State in western India
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Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र Mahārāshṭra) in Western India is the third-largest state of India by size and the second-largest by population. It stretches from the west coast to the interior regions with a variable climate. Maharashtra contains India's most industrialised region, the Mumbai-Pune belt. Agriculturally, too, the state is one of India's more advanced and well-irrigated.
The "City of Dreams", the capital and the largest city of the state, and the financial capital of India. It is the home of the Indian film industry, Bollywood. A vibrant coastal region known for its fast-paced urban energy, rich cultural diversity and historic landmarks.
A scenic coastal region in western Maharashtra known for its lush greenery, pristine beaches, vibrant seafood traditions, and a rich cultural blend shaped by centuries of maritime history and diverse communities.
a historically rich coastal district in known for its majestic forts, lush green landscapes, vibrant Konkani culture, and a strong connection to Maratha heritage, making it one of the state’s most significant and scenic regions.
South Konkan is a picturesque coastal region in Maharashtra known for its serene beaches, dense coconut groves, rich seafood traditions, and a deeply rooted Konkani culture shaped by centuries of maritime history and natural beauty.
By plane
Maharashtra has the following important airports:
By train
Maharashtra is also well connected with other parts of India by rail.
By car
Seven national highways connect Maharashtra to other parts of India.
By bus
Bus services are provided by state transport corporations as well as by private bus companies.
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Mumbai (Marathi and Hindi: मुंबई Mumbaī), formerly known as Bombay, is the largest city in western India and the capital of the state of Maharashtra. A cosmopolitan metropolis, Mumbai was built on seven islands on the Konkan coastline which over time were joined to form the island city of Bombay.
Nagpur (Marathi: नागपूर Nāgpūr), a major city in the Indian state of Maharashtra, is famous for its Nagpur oranges and also widely considered to be the city at the center of India. Nagpur is also the state's winter capital, as the winter session of the Maharashtra Legislature is held here, along with some administrative functions.
Ahmednagar (अहमदनगर Ahmadnagar), officially Ahilyanagar (अहिल्यानगर Ahilyānagar), has more than 500 years history traced back to 1490, with find traces of Nizamshahi, Shah Jahan and Peshwas until the British took over Ahmednagar.
Amravati (अमरावती Amrāvatī), also known as Amraoti, a city in the Vidarbha region of Maharashtra, is believed to be the city of Lord Indra, the king of all gods. The city boasts of historical temples of Goddess Amba, Lord Shri Krishna and Shri Venkateshwara.
Aurangabad (Marathi: औरंगाबाद Auraṅgābād), now known officially as Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Marathi: छत्रपती संभाजीनगर Chatrapatī Sambhājīnagar), is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It sees a lot of international tourist traffic due to its proximity to the two UNESCO World Heritage Sites, namely Ajanta and Ellora caves.
Kolhapur (Marathi: कोल्हापूर) is a city in the south west of Maharashtra. It has a population of around 619,000.
Nanded is a city in Marathwada.
Nashik (Marathi: नाशिक Nāshik) is a city in the state of Maharashtra with a population of about 2.3 million people (2023). This is an ancient holy city, also known as the Wine Capital of India, part of the Mumbai - Pune - Nashik so-called "golden triangle of Maharashtra", a city of pilgrimage for many Hindus, important for Hindu rituals for the afterlife offerings, and also famous for the Hindu pilgrimage Kumbh Mela, gathering hundreds of millions of pilgrims every 12 years.
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