Wednesday, September 8, 2010

The Latthe Education Society N. S. Law College, Sangli


N. S. Soti Law, College, Sangli
NAAC Accredited B+ *****, Permanent Affiliation of Shivaji University,
‘Lead College’ status conferred by Shivaji University, Kolhapur
The Latthe Education Society, the parent body of the N. S. Law College, Sangli is established in 1951 in the name of Late Diwan Bahadur Annasaheb Latthe, the first Finance Minister of the then Bombay State. This College is established in 1969 with an object to provide facilities for the study of Law to the students of the Sangli District. The college is Government aided and permanent affiliation is granted by Shivaji University, Kolhapur and Bar Council of India. The college is housed in the Rajnemi Campus near Sangli Madhavnagar Bus Route. During last 33 years the College is imparting legal education on a scientific basis and has achieved the distinction of being an institution of repute in the field of legal education.

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Bhagyashree Patwardhan




Bhagyashree (Marathi: भाग्यश्री), born Bhagyashree Patwardhan (Marathi: भाग्यश्री पटवर्धन), on 23 February 1969 is an Indian film and television actress.

Biography

Bhagyashree hails from the family of Patwardhans from Sangli city in Maharashtra. According to her, her father is Maharaja of Sangli[8]. Her full name is Shrimant Rajkumari Bhagyashree Raje Patwardhan. She is the daughter of H.H. Meherban Shrimant Raja Vijaysinhrao Madhavrao Patwardhan. She is the eldest of 3 daughters, the other two being Madhuvanti and Purnima. She later married her childhood friend Himalay Dassani. Now she is a mother of three growing children, one 11, other 6 and the last one (Suhaas) born in 2008.

Career

She started her acting career with "Kachhi Dhoop" - a t.v. serial by Amol Palekar. It was based on Lousia Mary Alcott's "Little Women". Her rendezvous with acting happened by chance when next door neighbour Amol Palekar, a renowned actor director, requested her to step in and act in his serial Kacchi Dhup as the actress who had been signed on had abandoned the serial abruptly. The serial did well and later on she had roles in Honi Anhoni and Kisse Miya Biwi Ke.


She shot in fame with the super hit movie "Maine Pyaar Kiya" with Salman Khan.

After marriage she acted in three movies: Peepat's Qaid Main Hai Bulbul, K.C. Bokadia's Tyagi and Mahendra Shah's Payal all opposite her husband Himalaya. However all these movies sank without a trace.

But eventually after a gap of many years, she did made a comeback of sorts, and this time round it was back to television with 'Aandhi Jasbaton Ki' where she plays a politician. she was seen in Didi Ka Dulha, a comedy serial on national broadcaster Doordarshan and a tele-film where she plays a blind person. She made her debut in Marathi films with romantic comedy 'Zhak Marli Baiko Keli' in June 2009

She is the promoter of a media company called "Shrishti Entertainment" with joint promoter with her husband.

Television

  • Jaan .... Radha
  • Didi Ka Dulha

Filmography

  • Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 3 (2009) (Reality Dance Show)
  • Zhak Marli Bayko Keli (Marati (2009)
  • Ammavra Ganda (Kannada 1997)
  • Janani (2007)
  • [UTHAILE GHOONGHTA CHAND DEKHLE (Bhojpuri)2005) stars Bhojpuri super-star Ravi Kissen in the lead and is being directed by Jagdish Sharma.
  • Humko Deewana Kar Gaye (2006)
  • Maa Santoshi Maa (2003)
  • Ghar Aaya Mera Pardesi (1990)
  • Paayal (1992)
  • Tyaagi (1992)
  • Qaid Mein Hai Bulbul (1992)
  • Maine Pyar Kiya (1989)
  • Maharatna Rana(Telugu)
  • Kachchi Dhoop
  • Kaagaz ki kashti(T.V Serial)

Further, She has also done two Kannada, two Telugu and two Bangladeshi films.

Awards

Bhagyashree was nominated as Filmfare Best Actress Award in 1990 for her role as 'Suman' in movie Maine Pyar Kiya but lost it for Sridevi for Chaalbaaz. She also won "Filmfare Lux New Face Award" award in the same year 1990.

References


Latthe Education Society and Ganpatrao Arwade College


The Latthe Education Society was established on 13th June 1951, with the aim of widespread of Education. Presently, it has nourished into 35 branches from K.G. to P.G. in different faculties and courses with the intake of 25000 students. In Higher Education it embraces Arts, Commerce, Science, Law, Medical, Engineering, Agriculture, Technology discipline. The society has earned the name and fame through its yeomen services during last six decades. The society is pacing with the time by implementing innovative programmes such as Latthe pattern for academic excellence, Award Scheme, Night Study Circle, Latthe Festival, Earn and Learn Scheme, Latthe Career Academy, Computer Academy etc.

Shri. Suresh Patil (Ex. Mayor) the most dynamic and enthusiastic personality, is a present Chairman of Latthe Education Society, Adv. P. R. Patil - Vice Chairman, Prin. V. T. Chougule - Honourary Secretary, Adv. V. S. Sakale - Treasurer are active office bearers of our society.

G. A. College is one of the important branches of LES started at June 1970. The college has three storeyed building of its own and is imparting the knowledge for more than 2600 students of graduate, post graduate, M.Phil, B.C.A., B.Lib. & I.Sc., M.Lib. & I.Sc., M.Phil in Lib. & I.Sc., Certificate Course in Banking and Computer Accounting, Diploma in Banking and Computer Accounting, Remedial Course, Project Genesis, etc. and extending the guidance at research level as well. It is a full - fledged college that has won laurels for the academic excellence and performance in sports, NCC and NSS. The college has been accredited by NAAC with B+ on 04/01/2004 and it has got university recognition as 'Lead College' in 2005-06. The college has also maintained high standards in discipline and in general administration.

The college has good infrastructure facilities such as Ladies Hostel, NRSC Hall, Seminar Hall, Auditorium, Rich Library, Computer Lab and Play Ground etc.

LES Office Bearers

Sr. No. Name Designation
1 Shri. Suresh Adgonda Patil Chairman
2 Adv. P. R. Patil Vice-Chairman
3 Prin. Vijaykumar Tatoba Chougule Hon. Secretary
4 Adv. Vijaykumar Shridhar Sakale Treasurer

Courses Offered

  1. B.Com. - Three years full time, regular, integrated degree course.
  2. M. Com. - Two years full time course Post graduate.
  3. M. Phil (Comm) - Post Graduate Research Course.
  4. B.C.A. - Three years full time regular integrated

Career Oriented Courses

  1. Certificate / Diploma /Advance Diploma in Banking.
  2. Certificate / Diploma / Advance Diploma in Computer Accounting.

Distance Education Courses run by Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashra Open University Nasik

  1. B.Lib. & I.Sc.
  2. M.Lib. & I.Sc.
  3. M.Phil (Library Science)

Ph.D. Guidance

  1. Dr. R. K. Swami - Business Economics
  2. Dr. R. G. Kulkarni - English

Other Courses

  1. B.P.O. Training (Infosys)
  2. Spoken English Course

Location of Sangli district in Maharashtra

map, Sangli district,

about Sangli District

The land of milk, fruits, temples, wrestlers and warriors, Sangli district is among the most advanced in India. It is the birthplace of modern Marathi theatre, especially the musicals. Asia’s largest cooperative sugar factory established by Maharashtra’s undisputed leader Vasant Dada Patil is a social and political magnet. Battis-Shirala is famous around the world for Nagpanchmi celebrations when thousands of cobras are worshipped freely by people. Pomegranates and grapes produced in this district have invaded foreign markets, especially in the West. Progressive steps taken for adopting the latest technology by this district for modernising agricultural and farm research are remarkable. Wine production will soon begin on a largescale, adding to India’s foreign exchange earnings. Miraj, another major town of the district, is famous for manufacturing winged musical instruments.

1. District
Sangli

2. Area
8577 sq. km.

3. Sub-divisions
3 (Miraj, Vita, Valva)

4. Talukas
9 (Miraj, Tasgaon, Shirala, Valva, Aatpadi,
Kavthemahankal, Khanapur, Jat, Palus)

5. Distance from Mumbai
395.7 kms.

6. Means of Transport
Railway Stations -Sangli and Miraj
ST Buses

7. Population
Total-25,81,835
Male-13,19,267
Female-12,62,568

8. Literacy
Per cent-76.70
Total-17,31,579
Male-9,86,743
Female-7,44,836

9. Area under Irrigation
1,20,302 hectares

10. Irrigation Projects
Major-1 (Chandoli dam)
Medium-5
Minor-54

Imp. Projs.-1
1. Warna

11. Industries
Medium-37
Small-6,940

12. Languages/Dialects
Marathi

13. Folk-Arts
Dhangiri Ovya, Shahiri, folk stage

14. Weather
Temperature-
Max.-42 Deg. C.
Min.-14 Deg. C.
Rainfall-649.80mm (Average)

15. Main Crops
Rice, jowar, bajra, groundnut, turmeric, soyabean,
sugarcane, wheat, grape, pomegranate

16. Area under Horticulture
29381 hectares

17. Health Infrastructure
PHCs-59
Rural Hosp.-9
Dist. Hosp.-2

18. Tourist Places
Chandoli and Sagreshwar
Sanctuaries, Dandoba hill station,
Audumbar Dutt Mandir

19. Educational Institutions
Colleges-30
Prim. Schools -1824
Sec. Schools- 476

SOURCE : CENSUS OF INDIA 2001

MIRAJ

Miraj, lying between 16° 45' north latitude and 74° 35' east longitude is 9.65 km. (six miles) north of Sangli, the district headquarters, and 48.28 km. (30 miles) east of Kolhapur. It is the headquarters of the taluka of the same name as well as of the Miraj sub-division, which besides Miraj taluka includes the talukas of Tasganv and Jath. According to the 1961 Census it has a population of 53,345.

Miraj ground-fort figures as one of the most important of the historical relics that the district possesses and hence invites some attention. Though now it is in complete ruins except the front gate it is reminiscent of the history of the Adil Sahi, Moghal and Maratha regimes. In the absence of written records we are in the dark as to the builder of the fort or the date of its construction. [ More details given under History section,]

The town has the offices of the prant officer, mamlatdar and pancayat samiti. There are two civil courts, one judicial magistrate's court, three branch post and telegraph offices, one sub-post office, a police station, a telephone exchange, a rest house, civil and veterinary dispensaries and a maternity home. Besides the health institutions maintained by government and the town municipality there are many private hospitals and dispensaries including the famous. Wanless T.B. Sanatorium.

In respect of learning and education the town has very good facilities. Within the municipal limits there are three montes-soris, 27 primary schools, five high schools, two training schools and one technical school. The institutions noted above include those run by Government as well as by private bodies.

Within a radius of 8 km. (five miles) taking the Wellingdon College as the centre. Sangli-Miraj area has educational facilities in Arts, Science, Commerce, Medicine. Engineering and Training, barring only agriculture. Thus there are two Arts, and Science Colleges, one Commerce College, one Engineering College and one College of Education. In collaboration with the Miraj Medical Centre Government has established a Medical College at Miraj. The town has two private libraries.

The renowned singer Abdul Karim Khan who lies interred within the compounds of the Khvaja Samsuddin Mira Saheb dargah was from Miraj and his high traditions in classical music are carried on even to-day by his disciples. Towards the close of the 19th century sri Vasudev Visnusastri Khare, also from Miraj. undertook the difficult task of probing into the historical records and published as many as 14 volumes which throw valuable light on the post-Panipat period of the Maratha regime. He also wrote plays in Marathi which became very popular.

Miraj is a large trading town dealing chiefly in grains. There is a sub-market yard. An industrial estate is soon going to he set up. There are quite of few banks and co-operative societies offering advance finance to agriculturists for purchasing fertilisers and modern agricultural implements. The weekly bazar is held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

Miraj town is centrally situated in respect of the means of transport and communications. It is an important junction on the Poona-Bangalore route of the South-Central Railway. From Miraj trains run to Pandharpur as also a shuttle service to Sangli, which is only 9.65 km. (six miles) off. Besides the railway there is the city bus service between Miraj and Sangli, buses plying every ten minutes to and fro. Miraj has extensive betel-leaf orchards in the surrounding villages and these leaves are sent to places like Bombay, Poona, etc., by rail.

History.

Miraj passed on to the Silaharas of Kolhapur when that house declared independence towards the close of the tenth century. Jattiga II (C. 1000-1020 AD.) the 4th ruler of this dynasty has been mentioned by his son Marasimha (C. 1050 to 1075 A.D.) in his Miraj plates dated Saka 980 or A.D. 1058 [J.R.A.S., IV, p.281.]. He was succeeded by Gonka who has been described in the same plates as the conqueror of Karahata (Karhad), Mairinja (Miraj) and Konkan. But the Hotur inscription of 1037 A.D. records that Panhala, the capital city of Silahara Jattiga II was conquered by Cavan-rasa, the general of Calukya Jayasimha II. The Miraj plates of 1024 A.D. reveal that Jayasimha II issued the grant when he was in his victorious camp near Kolhapur. This goes to establish that Panhala was captured before 1024 A.D. either at the end of Jattiga's reign or in the beginning of his son Gonka's. It seems that the Silaharas were allowed to retain their territory. There is no doubt that Gohka submitted to Calukya power but the fact that he is described as the conqueror of Konkan may mean that either he was appointed as the administrator or was allowed to penetrate beyond his territory. In 1216 A.D. Miraj along with other territories of Kolhapur Silaharas fell to the onslaught of the Yadavas who retained their hold up to A.D. 1318 when it passed on to the Bahamanis. We have it on the authority of the Tazkirat-ul-Mulk that Hasan, the founder of the Bahamam dynasty was in the employ of one Saikh Muhammad Junaidi at Gangi near Miraj [ Dr. B. G. Kunte. Bahamani Rajyacha Itihas, pp.26-27. '] where he found a treasure with which he raised an army, marched on Miraj and captured the fort after defeating and imprisoning one Rani Durgavati who was its subhedar.[Ibid.] In view of his first victory the name of the town was changed to Mubarakabad at the wishes of Saikh Muhammad. This event took place in 748 Hijri or A.D. 1347, As to who built the fort of Miraj is not known. Some say that it was built by one of the Bahamani Sultans: but this view is untenable as the fort was in existence even before the establishment of the Bahamani dynasty. Bahamani Sultans may have only carried some repairs. The first mention of Miraj in Ferista occurs in the account of the revolt of Bahadur Gilani in A.D. 1494, which was quelled by Sultan Muhammad II (1482-1518). The Sultan had received a complaint from his counterpart in Gujarat and wanted to punish him. He invested the fort which was surrendered by its governor Buna Naik after some resistance. He was honourably received by the Sultan. The troops of Bahadur Gilani were given the alternative of either joining his own or leaving the fort. It is said that nearly 2,000 cavalry left the fort and joined Bahadur Gilani [Indian Antiquary, Vol. XXVII, p. 313.] Those of whom preferred to enter Sultan's service were accepted and rewarded suitably. Whether this leniency shown towards the troops was an indication of the nobility of character of the Sultan or was the result of the growing weakness in the Sultanate following Gavan's death may be best left to the imagination of the reader. Be that as it may, the importance of Miraj as a base of operations for the expeditions against South Konkan and Goa was clearly envisaged by the Bahamani kings and there are not a few references to the place being used as a camping ground for the purpose.

The Bahamani empire disintegrated due to a succession of weak rulers who could not put down the turbulence of the powerful provincial governors. Thus in 1490 the governors of Ahmadnagar, Golconda, Bijapur etc., declared their independence and on the fall of the Bahamani dynasty Miraj passed into the hands of Bijapuri Sultans. Ali Adil Sah was kept there under surveillance during the later years of the reign of Ibrahim Adil Sah, his father, and on the death of the latter it was turned into a point d appui in the operations undertaken to possess the throne. The garrison took part afterwards in the revolt of Ismail against Ibrahim Adil Sah II. [ Ferishta, III., p. 180.]

At this time Sivajl was fast rising into prominence and had carved out a separate principality at the cost of the Muslim dynasties that were gradually waning in power and losing hold over their dominions. His growing power was felt by the Moghals and the Bijapuris who relentlessly tried to suppress him though without any success. Within 18 day's of Afzal Khan's (Bijapuri sardar) death at Pratapgad, Panhala, the capital of the western Adil Sahi district was taken by Annaji Datto through negotiations on 28th November, 1659. Panhala and the surrounding district of Kolhapur, Vasantgad, Khelna, Rangna and other minor forts quickly capitulated [G. S. Sardesai, Vol. I, pp. 130-131.]. While yet Sivaji was camping at Kolhapur he sent Netaji Palkar to besiege Miraj fort. In January 1660 Sivaji arrived in person to press the siege which had continued for two to three months, when news of Siddi Johar and Fazal Khan invading his territories urgently called him to Panhalgad. Under these circumstances. Sivaji had to give up the siege and make arrangement to meet the challenge posed by the Bijapuri Sardars. In the regnal period of Sambhaji, Maratha generals Santaji Ghorpade and Dhanaji Jadhav had chosen the fort of Miraj as a safe custody for their families while they were engaged in carrying on a guerilla warfare against the invading hordes of Aurangzeb, the Moghal Emperor. With the fall of Bijapur in 1687 Miraj passed into the hands of the Moghals and remained so until it was captured by Sahu on 3rd October 1739 in a personally led campaign lasting for two years.[ Shahu on another previous occasion had personally undertaken a campaign against Sambhaji of Kolhapur and Udaji Chavan of Athni (early 1730) whose only principle was an uncompromising opposition to Shahu and his Peshvas. In this campaign Udaji had the daring of setting assassins on Shahu without success. Shahu lost his equanimity and crossing the Varna defeated Sambhaji and Udaji separately. Udaji Chavan later gave up the cause of Sambhaji and took service under Shahu.] Thus the remnant of the old Moghal power almost bordering on the Maratha capital was wiped once for and all. [ G. S. Sardesai, Vol. II, p. 179,] It was one of the many pockets of the Moghals which threatened the Maratha dominions, the others being Rayagad, Gopalgad, Govindgad, etc. In 1761 the fort of Miraj with some thanas was assigned by Pesva Madhavrav to Govind-rav Patvardhan for the maintenance of troops. The forefathers of the Rajas of Miraj and Sangli, the Patvardhan sardars made their names in the campaigns that the Pesvas led against Haider and Tipu of Mysore.

Municipality.

Constitution: Miraj municipality was established in 1875. It has an area of 42.40 km2 (16.37 sq. miles) under its jurisdiction. The president, who is the administrative head is elected by the councillors from amongst themselves. There is also a vice-president.

Finance: In 1961-62 total income, excluding a sum of Rs. 1,16,064 derived from extraordinary and debt heads, amounted to Rs. 5,70,628. It comprised municipal rates and taxes Rs. 4,42,343; municipal property and powers, apart from taxation Rs, 61,663; grants and contributions Rs. 65,546 and miscellaneous Rs. 1,076. During the same year expenditure incurred, excluding a sum of Rs. 1,72,258 on account of extraordinary and debt heads, amounted to Rs. 5,58,564. It comprised general administration and collection charges Rs. 1,22,691; public health and convenience Rs. 2,98,056; public safety Rs. 6,474; public instruction Rs. 59,360 and miscellaneous Rs. 71,983.

Markets: A well-built market for vegetable and fruit vendors with accommodation for a few general shops is provided by the municipality. It is known as Laksmi market and was built in 1932 at a total cost of Rs. 2,25,000. It has a clock-tower and a storey in which is housed the municipal office. Yet another chawl occupied entirely by general merchants is owned by the municipality and was constructed at a cost of Rs. 21,600. The meat market with the slaughter house has cost the municipality Rs. 23,500. There is also a privately managed slaughter house.

Health, Sanitation and Water-Supply: Adequate arrangements are made to inoculate and vaccinate the people in times of epidemics. Till recently the town had only surface drains and even today a part of it still continues to have such drains. But an underground drainage scheme to be completed in two stages would meet the long-felt need of the town. The first phase of this scheme has already been completed and work on the second is fast progressing. Its estimated cost is Rs. 31,47,450. The town has tap water supply. The water-works on the banks of the Krsna were commenced in 1946 and completed in 1950 at a cost of Rs. 20,93,135. Recently a filtration plant comprising three filters with a total filtering capacity of 1,245,593 litres (2,74,000 gallons) a day was installed. The work was taken up in 1961 and completed in 1963 at a cost of Rs. 7,50,000.

Education: Primary education is compulsory and is managed by the Zilla Parisad. In 1961-62 municipal contribution to this end amounted to Rs. 58,000.

Fire Fighting Service: So far only two fire engines have been acquired. They are equipped with latest equipment.

Cremation and Burial places: Cremation and burial grounds are maintained and used by the respective communities.

Amenities: The municipality has laid out three gardens and a playground and has also maintained an open air theatre to ancourage cultural and social programmes. Of the gardens the one near S.T. stand named as Jijamata Udyana is well maintained and is a good place for recreation.

Objects.

Madhavji Mandir.

Madhavji mandir, a work in masonry, is located within the Miraj fort area. It is the private shrine of the Raja of Miraj and was built in 1801 at a cost of nearly Rs. 80,000. The temple has a double compound wall, the outer one being much smaller in height than the inner. A lofty gateway leads into the spacious paved courtyard wherein is a small shrine dedicated to Garud. Opposite to the temple there is a mansion of the Raja, used by the royal family on festive occasions. Around the temple and the courtyard are planted a variety of flower plants prominent among them being several varieties of roses. The temple mandap is approximately 13.71x7.62 metres (45'x25') with 22 pillars, 12 of which are embedded in the side walls. Its front side has three arches, the middle one being double the size of the side ones and are draped with fine silken strings with brass balls attached to the bottoms. The image chamber is on a height of about 0.914 metres (three feet) from the mandap level and has in the front five arches in between six pillars decorated with some striking sculptural designs. It contains on a pedestal a four handed idol of Narayan and that of Laksmi. The gabhara is adorned with a sikhar.

Vitthal Rakhumai Temple.

Vitthal Rakhumai Temple.—This is located in Brahmanpuri and the original temple is said to be nearly 150 years old. In 1962 it was built new on the remains of the old. It has only one hall in the back wall of which are fixed on a pedestal the idols of Vitthal and Rakhumai. Though small, it is a pretty, modern building. A Trust known as Pandurang trust looks after its maintenance. Asadhi Ekadasi and Kartika Ekadasi are celebrated.

Markandesvar Mandir.

Markandesvar mandir is on the Krsna ghat having a com- pound wall on three sides of it. Both in the building of the temple and the wall, black stone has been employed. While there is only one entrance to enter the courtyard, there are three openings on the ghat. The mandap is 7.62x3.65 metres (25'x12') and has four pillars. On either side of the gabhara entrance there are niches holding idols of Vitthal, Rakhumai and Ganapati, respectively. A small chamber to the left of the visitor contains an idol of Ambabai. The gabhara entrance is ornamented with floral patterns carved on blocks of stone. It contains the ling symbol and is reached after descending a few steps. The gabhara is crowned with a sikhar. The Krsna ghat is very well built, broad and handsome and up to date is in a very good condition. At both the extreme ends of it there are open dome-like structures with sitting arrangement. Opposite to the shrine at the other end of the courtyard, is a nandi image housed in a small canopy. There is also a tulsivrndavan.

Datta Mandir.

The temple of Datta is not far away from the municipal build- ing. It is reported to be over 60 years old and has a spacious 22 wooden pillared mandap with an equal number embedded in the side walls. Nearly 18 pillars have been arranged in the centre to evolve a design of a parallelogram which form 19 arches. The mandap is approximately 15.24x9.14 metres (50' x 30'). The gabhara is on a higher elevation and contains a single faced image of Dattatraya. On the occasion of Datta Jayanti, the palanquin is taken out in procession. In the month of Bhadrapada the celebrations last for seven days.

Ganapati Devalaya.

Situated in Sanglikar mala, the Ganapati temple is an edifice of masonry encompassed by a compound wall of the same type. Though much smaller, it is built more or less after the style of the Ganapati temple at Sangli, and was built by Srimant Appa-saheb who also endowed it with an inam grant of 32.37 hectares (80 acres) of land which it continues to hold to the present day. The entrance surmounted by a nagarkhana or the music chamber, leads into the courtyard containing a fountain, no longer in a working order and various types of flower plants. The temple stands on a 1.21 metres (four feet) high dais of stone reached by ascending a few steps. Four pillars, forming three arches, line the front side of the spacious sabhamandap. The pillars bear some remarkable carvings. The vestibule is 0.929 m2 (10 feet square) and contains an idol, of Ganapati of polished black stone, set on a pedestal. It is crowned by a sikhar with designs of niches, from the bottom to the top, devoid of any figures. In the four corners are replicas of the sikhar. Ganes Caturthi is the principal festival celebrated. Just behind the shrine there is a large square well holding ample water, utilised to irrigate the extensive fields around. In the environs of this temple there are four more similar wells.

Sri Krsnesvar Mandir.

Krsnesvar mandir in Brahmanpuri is reported to be nearly 150 years old. It is a masonry construction with two sabha- mandaps measuring 13.71x9.14 metres (45'x30') and 4.52x 3.04 metres (15'x10') respectively, the first one containing a small but open courtyard. In the centre of the mandap there is a nandi image. The image chamber containing the ling is 0.929 m2 (10 ft. square) and is on a slightly higher level from that of the mandap. While the lintel bears a carved image of Ganapati, the door frame is decorated with small lamps. Architecturally the temple is insignificant.

Sri jyotirling Temple.

Sri Jyotirling temple situated in Korne galli is reported to be verv old. It consists of a six pillared spacious mandap with galleries above and a very narrow gabhara. A nandi image occupies central position in the mandap. The gabhara is on a slightly elevated level and its door frame is decorated all over by delicate and attractive carvings. Its front side is studded with coloured marble tiles bearing various types of designs and patterns. Crowned with a medium sized sikhar, the gabhara contains four-handed idol of Jyotirling and not a ling symbol as, the name goes to suggest. It is in a standing posture with one of its elbows resting on a hooded cobra. While the right hands hold a tabor and a sword the left are holding a trisula and a kamandalu respectively. On the sides there are two images of horses,. In honour of the god a large fair is held on Caitra Paurnima.

Mallikarjun Temple.

The temple of Mallikarjuna belonging to the Lingayats is situated in Somvar peth. It is reported to be very antique as could be judged from the massivity of its architecture and the style of its construction. The mandap containing a nandi image in the traditional pose is nearly 3.25 m2 (35 feet square) and has over 28 solid pillars forming a series of arches in between. In the front there are four pillars each formed of a combination of three pillars. Upon all the pillars, some simple carvings could he seen. Just near the image chamber, to the left of the visitor, can be seen an idol of Gajanan housed in a specially prepared wooden frame. The base on which it is set is studded with marble tiles with various flower patterns and other designs. In a similar frame to the right is an image of a Devi. The image chamber is on a higher level and has four pillars which form three arches in the front. On the gabhara lintel is fixed a brass image of Ganapati with a small ling on the right and a nandi on the left. The gabhara is 1.11 m2 (12 ft. square) with its door frame plated with brass. In the centre is a marble ling with well painted images of Sankar and Parvati cut out of cardboard forming the background. A hooded cobra cast out of brass, is shown to be sheltering the ling. Outside the temple there is a 5.48 metres (eighteen feet) high lamp-pillar. Both the temple as well as the lamp-pillar are of masonry. Vaisakha Pancami and Basava Jayanti are the two occasions when celebrations take place.

Bara Imam Dargah

Bara Imam Dargdh is also located in Somvar peth and is said to data back from the times of the Moghals. There is a compound wall around entered by a lofty gate surmounted by three miliars. Inside the courtyard there are pavilions. The dargah building is not very big and contains some weapons called milli. The top is decorated with four minars in the four corners and eight smaller ones in between. In the month of June an urus is held. A mutual meeting between the processions of Bara Imam and Mira Saheb dargah takes place in the month of Muharram.

Khvaja Samsuddin Mira Saheb Dargah.

The dargdh of Samsuddin Mira Saheb is well-known in Miraj and has a compound wall around enclosing within it an extensive open ground which was once used as a burial place. Besides the huge main entrance there are many more smaller gates which are generally kept closed. The main entrance is right in front of the dargah giving a complete view of the dargah from its threshold. In the front side there are eight pillars forming nine arches. The actual entrance door is about 3.04x 1.21 metres (10' x 4') and is plated with brass sheets ornamented with some fine floral and creeper designs. On either side of the gate there are extensions let on hire to the shopkeepers. These and some other buildings belonging ro the dargah fetch an annual income of nearly Rs. 15,000. Immediately inside the entrance the passage is flanked by two raised platforms. The dargah stands on a raised plinth with eight minars which are illuminated with lamps on the occasion of the urus. The inner is approximately 5.48x4,87 metres (18' x 6') and contains the tomb of Khvaja Samsuddin Mira Saheb and that of his son lying side by side. The tombs are draped with precious silk. Besides the main entrance which is also similarly plated there are two side doors. A huge vaulted dome crowns the top and is decorated with four minars, one in each corner.

Samsuddin, who lived to be a great Muslim saint, was born in Kasgar in 1333 and right from childhood had a religious bent of mind. While yet a boy he mastered the Quran and other Muslim religious scriptures and undertook a pilgrimage to Mecca, not minding the hazards and dangers involved. But his sojourn at Mecca proved to be very brief, for he was instructed by Allah in a vision to go to Murtajabad, identified with modern Miraj, posthaste to tree the people from the clutches of Gangna Dhobi, a magician who harassed the people and molested the women Now Gangna Dhobi was a powerful, wicked magician who worshipped a demi-goddess, to please whom he sacrificed human beings at her altar. He had married a woman who was also a witch. Alter coming over to Miraj, Samsuddin sent for the magician who at first refused, but yielding finally pleaded that he may be allowed to do some service to him. It is told that Samsuddin gave him his handkerchief to wash which the magician, forgetting his vow, threw in the Krsna. But to his surprise the handkerchief burned, out of which a cobra appeared and struck him down by its fatal sting. He was given a cremation on the same spot. On learning of the death of her husband his witch-wife who was in Bengal at that time, approached Samsuddin and begged for the life of her husband. Mira Saheb told her that he had died of his own evil actions and that if brought to life by magic charms he would appear in the form of a demon and except Allah no one can give him the original shape. In spite of this, she went to that spot and collecting the remains brought him back to life by means of witchcraft. Mira Saheb's words proved prophetic and the demon-magician slowly began to advance towards her. She then fled and fell upon Samsuddin's feet and prayed for mercy. Samsuddin took pity upon her and sealed the demon in a well. She further requested Samsuddin to allow her to stay near him and on one of the steps leading to the dargah a tomb-stone is pointed out as being the one of the wife of the Dhobi No one knows the truth or falsehood of this strange story.

Khvaja Samsuddin Mira Saheb died at Miraj in 1384. The structure housing him and his son was built during his lifetime in 1355. On his death he was laid to eternal rest in the place of his own choice. It was built by the money (41/2 lakhs of rupees) donated by the Sultans of the Bahamani dynasty and the wealth found while laying the foundations. It is believed that if persons possessed by ghosts and evil-spirits stay for a few days at the back side and otter prayers they are relieved of the torture. In the backyard there is also a small mosque dating from the same period.

An urus attended by thousands is held on 24th Rajab. The honour of laying the first wreath on the tomb on the day of the urus goes to a Cambhar (shoe-maker). It is said that one day while Mira Saheb was on his usual rounds he approached a shoemaker to get his shoe mended. The shoe-maker had no ready leather but offered to mend it with his own skin. He was so much touched at his gesture that he declared then and there, " the honour of strewing my grave with flowers, first will go to the Cambhar. "Since then the practise has continued.

Dargah of Abdul Karim Khan.

In the same compound amidst many other graves lies interred, Abdul Karim Khan, one of the greatest singers of India. He immortalized himself in the founding of the Kirana School of Music and is primarily responsible in lending a helping hand and encouraging the manufacture of musical instruments at Miraj, for which it is so well-known. Upon him was conferred the title of Sangitratna in the Mysore Darbar. The circumstances under which he died are very interesting and are worthy to be noted lure. Once while travelling to Pondicherry to give a performance he suddenly got down at the break of dawn, on the Krsna station (lying between Wadi and Raicur) and began to play upon his tambora, as if in response to a divine call. Abruptly the music stopped and it was found that the strings of the tambora had snapped and simultaneously the flame of life in him also extinguished. It was the most fitting death to a great lover of music such as Abdul Karim Khan was. His dead body was brought and laid to eternal rest on 27th Rajab 1937 where it lies today. On 26th Rajab a programme is arranged in which well-known singers and musicians participate.

Jame Masjid.

The Jame musjid in the Brahmanpuri part is reported to have been built in 1620 A.D. by one Ankus Khan, subhedar of Bankapur. it is encompassed by a compound wall with a 8'x4' entrance. In front there is a spacious courtyard and the prayer hall is 45'x25' with twelve pillars including those embedded in the side wall. The top corners are crowned by minars, one in each corner. There is yet another mosque known as Khatik mosque.

Balaji Temple.

Situated along the Patel road, the Balaji temple has a 22 pillared sabhamandap with galleries above. The pillars are of wood with stone basis. Coloured lamps are hung from the ceiling and in the centre is a chandelier, lighted only on festival occasions. On either side of the gabhara there are niches, one of which contains an image of Ganapati. The gabhara is 1.11 m2 (12 ft. square) and contains idols of Radha and Krsna on a pedestal. Ramanavami and Gokulastami are celebrated.


Major Hospitals miraj

Major Hospitals

  1. Wanless Hospital
  2. Siddhivinayak Ganpati Cancer Hospital
  3. Government Medical College Hospital
  4. Lions Nab Hospital
  5. Bharati Hospital
  6. Gulabrao Patil Homeopathy Medical Hospital & College
  7. Dr.G.S.Kulkarni orthopaedic hospital (one of the best in India )
  8. Dr P.B.Magdum Orthopaedic Hospital , MIraj .

मिरज

Miraj (Marathi: मिरज) is a historic town in southern Maharashtra, India. The history of the town dates back to the early 10th century, and the town is known for its rich tradition of Hindustani classical music and for religious harmony. It served as a stronghold and a strategic bastion owing to its location and was an important Jagir of the Adilshahi Court of Bijapur. Shivaji Maharaj stayed in Miraj for two months during his South India Campaign. It was the capital of the erstwhile princely state of Miraj Senior. Pathwardhan Raje ruled Miraj until Independence. It is one of the leading medical centers in India. Miraj is also an important railway junction and is part of the Central Railways network. Miraj City is part Sangli-Miraj-Kupwad Municipal Corporation formed in 1999.

Sangli-Miraj

The Twin cities of Sangli-Miraj are located on the banks of the river Krishna, about 450 km from Mumbai (Bombay). Sangli is somewhat a new city which has grown mainly in the last two decades. Basically, this City was born as a combination of six lanes called Saha (Six) Galli (lanes) in Marathi which then came to be known as SANGLI, The City of Six Lanes. His Highness Chintaman Raje Patwardhan, the Maharaja of the then princely state of Sangli played a vital role in promoting Sangli as a major business centre in the state. And now Sangli is known as a Decent City in Maharashtra.

Sangli is known for years as one of the largest trading centres of Turmeric in the world. This is because there are underground turmeric warehouses popularly known as Pevs, on the banks of river Krishna near Sangli. Turmeric can be stored here for about 3 years without fear of insects or pests. Such type of natural warehouses for storing turmeric are there only in Sangli. Even during the monsoon when Krishna river is flooded there is no drop of water in these Pevs. This is the main reason why Sangli developed into a major Turmeric Centre.

Miraj a twin city with Sangli is famous for Musical instruments like Sitar which are exported from here. Miraj has also developed as a Healthcare Centre with famous Hospitals like the Wanless Hospitals, Cancer Hospital & the Mental Hospital. Miraj is also a major railway junction.

Sangli is also known as Natyapandhari, the origin of Marathi drama. The city has a rich cultural influence of Marathi music & drama. The Marathi spoken in Sangli is considered one of the purest forms of the language.

Sangli also came up as major Sugar & Jagery Centre in India during the regime of Late Dr. Vasantdada Patil, the former chief minister of Maharashtra. He established various co-operative Sugar factories in the western Maharashtra region in & around Sangli. The Sugar Factory in SANGLI is the largest in Asia.

Recently Sangli is coming up as a mini metro city with a number of Educational Institutes, Industrial Estates & all modern facilities such as Mobiles, Internet, etc.

Location :

SANGLI is located about 450 km from Mumbai(Bombay), 750 km from Bangalore & 260 km from Pune in Southern Maharahstra. It is just 30 km off the Mumbai-Bangalore National Highway NH4. The Nagpur-Ratnagiri Highway MSH3 also passes through Sangli. It lies on the border of Maharahstra & Karnataka & acts as Maharashtra’s Hub to South Indian States. Goa & Andhra Pradesh states are also nearby. Sangli enjoys a central & strategic location in Southern Maharashtra & is linked to most parts of Maharashtra by road & railways.

Twin cities of Sangli & Miraj lie on the Delhi-Goa Broad Gauge Railway line. Miraj is a major railway junction. The important railway routes like Delhi-Mysore, Mumbai-Bangalore also pass through Sangli-Miraj.

The Kavalapur airport at Sangli which has been non-operational for the last decade due to short runway is now being expanded & will be ready for flights soon. This will connect Sangli to important cities in India.

Ashta

Ashta is a city and a municipal council in Sangli district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Ashta is a municipality dating back to the days of the British rule, from the year 1853.

Geography

Ashta is located at 16°57′N 74°24′E / 16.95°N 74.4°E / 16.95; 74.4. It has an average elevation of 567 metres (1860 ft).

Ashta in Sangli District is also known as Sawalakhi Ashta, apparently in British days this town has tax dues (Shet sara) of 1.25 lakh. Unconfirmed data shows this town has around 35,000 acres (140 km2) of agri. land, largest for any town in maharashtra.

Ashta is famous for Bhavai festival.

Ashta is also famous for its progressive farmers and well cultivated farms producing soyabean,sugar cane, paan mala (betel nut leaves farming), flowers and what not. Ashta is major producer of sugarcane supplied to adjoining sugar factories as Sarvodaya (5 km), Hutatma (7 km), Vasantadada (21 km) and Rajarambapu (21 km). Farming community constitutes more than 70 % population of this town.

Ashta is also famous for successful running of credit co-operative societies (Pat sanshta). There are more than 40 credit co-operative societies operating out of Ashta.

Ashta is relatively cleaner city and has won many awards under Sant gadge Baba gram swachchata abhiyan (Saint Gadge baba town cleanliness movement). Roads are in pretty good shape and there are lot of improvements on infrastructure front which has many accolade's.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Ashta had a population of 33,190. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Ashta has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 56% of the males and 44% of females literate. 12% of the population is under 6 years of age.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Shetakari Shikshan Prasarak Mandal

Shetakari Shikshan Prasarak Mandal
Parent Body
Honorable Jaywantraoji Bhosale (Appasaheb) recognized the need for good education to the rural masses and thought that education is proper medium to change the face of rural society area with this great aspiration he founded the Shetkari Shikshan Prasarak Mandal in 1962. The main objective of this institution was to provide good quality education to rural masses specially children of farmers, workers and those living in villages situated on the bank of Krishna River and around Krishna river covering Karad, Walwa and Khanapur tahsil. This Mandal runs Chh. Sambhaji School (Primary and Secondary Section) at Shivnagar, Sou.Tarabai Madhavrao Mohite Vidyalaya at Rethare Bk. and Krishna Mahavidyalaya at Shivnagar (Junior and Senior Section).
Vision
To become benchmark technical institution where education is for the next generation and everyone is committed to deliver competent human resources for prosperity and well being of mankind. To create positive environment for fundamental development of students, and to provide quality education to them to empower knowledge and make them able and confident to enter the competitive world.
Mission
To prepare competent engineers and technocrats and responsible citizens for engineering profession through development of technical skills and create an environment that increases the involvement and commitment of all stake holders for continuous improvement in performance and quality.
Goal
  • To seek academic autonomy.
  • To get all the courses accredited by the National Board of Accreditation set up by AICTE, New Delhi.
  • To seek permission for new courses in emerging areas to meet specific industrial and local needs at Diploma, Graduate and Post Graduate levels.
  • To improve the industry-institute interactions by obtaining sponsored projects from industries, government organizations, sponsored lectures, faculty exchange programmes, continuing education programmes, etc.
  • To offer openings to the students in the industries and outside organizations through training and placement cell.
Quality

We intend to continuously enhance performance of our institute through -

  • Taking every possible initiative in the role assigned.
  • Trying to be conscious about our responsibilities and authorities at formal and informal levels.
  • Functioning in structure, organized and coordinated manner

Monday, August 16, 2010

जगप्रसिद्ध नागपंचमी शिराळ्यात शांततेत

जगप्रसिद्ध नागपंचमी शिराळ्यात शांततेत
सकाळ वृत्तसेवा
Sunday, August 15, 2010 AT 12:15 AM (IST)


शिराळा - येथील जगप्रसिद्ध नागपंचमी लाखावर नागभक्‍त व पर्यटकांच्या उपस्थितीत आज उत्साह व शांततेत झाली. पावसाने उघडीप दिल्याने पर्यटकांना उत्सवाचा आनंद चांगल्या प्रकारे घेता आला.

65 नागराज मंडळांनी पकडलेले नाग शनिवारी सकाळी 6 ते 10 दरम्यान अंबामाता मंदिरात सवाद्य मिरवणुकीने नेऊन पूजा करण्यात आली. नागराज मंडळांनी घरोघरी नेलेल्या नागांची महिलांनीही पूजा केली.

साडेअकरापासूनच मिरवणुकीसाठी नागराज मंडळे बाहेरी पडली. दुपारी दीड वाजता कोतवाल मंडळींनी पकडलेल्या जिवंत नागांची पूजा प्रमोद महाजन, सुनील महाजन, भास्कर महाजन यांच्या घरी करण्यात आली.

मानाची पालखी गुरुवारपेठ, कुरणे गल्ली, सोमवार पेठेतून अंबामाता मंदिराकडे नेण्यात आली. पालखी सर्व नागराज मंडळांच्या अग्रभागी होती. सोबत 65 नागमंडळे होती. अंबामातेच्या दर्शनानंतर पुन्हा पालखी महाजनांच्या घरी आली.

आरोग्य विभागाने सर्पदंशावरील 576 लशींची सोय केली होती.

Sunday, August 15, 2010

RIT : What Is Special About It?



All eligible programs reaccredited by NBA AICTE New Delhi
Accredited by Institution of Engineers
TEQIP Funded Institute
‘A’ Grade Institute by Government of Maharashtra
ISO 9001 : 2000 Institute
Affiliated to Shivaji University Kolhapur
Excellent track record of results of final year with consistent appearance in the University merit-list
Highly qualified faculty : almost all post-graduates, many of them with doctorate.
Well-set laboratories with the state-of-art equipments
1:1 students - computers ratio ; advanced software like, CATIA,ANSYS, NISA, MATLAB PROE, ADMS, STRAP, STUDPRO, MATHEMATICA, ORACLE, AVTUCAD, UNIGRAPHICS, LABVIEW, NASPRAN & PATRAN, NISSAN etc.
Excellent academic discipline and good rapport with parents
Live projects from state - level and national - level agencies to enhance 'R&D Culture'
Rich library with 48000 books and 225 notional & international journals; DELNET facility
Round the clock internet facility of 10 MBPS capacity
Well - organized training & placement activities with growing prospects through TEQIP

Clean & pleasant campus with good hostel facilities, hygienic drinking water through reverse osmosis system and quality food in mess
Uninterrupted power supply with two generators of 300 KVA capacity
Students' Counseling Cell to resolve academic as well as personal problems of students
Well - planned cultural and extra - curricular activities; ‘Virangula’, ‘Quantum’ being the special features
Well - equipped gymnasium and well-organised sports activities
Special efforts for career and personality development through department students’ associations
Over fifteen ISTE-AICTE sponsored Short-term Training Programmes (STTP) in emerging areas arranged so for
National level conferences / seminars on themes like ‘Energy Conservation and Management’, ‘Modern Trends in Automobiles’, 'CAD/CAM/CAE’ have been arranged
Auto diagnostic centre, VLSI & embedded system laboratory, CAD laboratory.

Rajarambapu Institute of Technology


Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Rajaramnagar (formerly known as College of Engineering, Sakharale) took birth in August 1983. Located near Islampur, 7 kms from Pethnaka off Pune-Bangolare highway, RIT emerged as a leading technological institute in Western Maharashtra very soon. Its methodical academic monitoring, innovative staff development programmes like ‘Quality Circle’ forged it ahead of all other institutes.


RIT has a Lush green campus spread over 42 Acres. It offers both UG & PG programmes in the core as well as special branches as under : Undergraduate Courses :
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Automobile
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Civil
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Computer Science & Engg

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Electrical
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Electronics
b
Information Technology
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Mechanical

Postgraduate Courses :
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Automobile
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Civil Structure
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Electronics
b

Mechanical Design

b
Mechanical Production
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CAD/CAM/CAE
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MBA

सांगली जिल्हा

सांगली जिल्हा

सांगली जिल्हा महाराष्ट्राच्या दक्षिण भागात व काहीसा आग्नेयेस वसला आहे. जिल्ह्याच्या पश्चिमेकडील डोंगराळ प्रदेश, कृष्णाकाठचा सुपीक व सखल मैदानी प्रदेश आणि पूर्वेकडील पठारी प्रदेश अशी या जिल्ह्याची स्वाभाविक रचना आहे. सांगली जिल्ह्यात कृष्णा, वारणा, अग्रणी, माण व बोर या प्रमुख नद्या आहेत. सांगली जिल्ह्याच्या आग्नेय भागात दंडोबाचा डोंगर, वाळवे तालुक्याच्या दक्षिण भागात मल्लिकार्जुन डोंगर, तासगाव तालुक्यात कालभैरव डोंगर, खानापूर तालुक्यात होनाई डोंगर, तर आटपाडी तालुक्यात शुक्राचार्याचा डोंगर असे डोंगर जिल्ह्यात आहेत. जिल्ह्यात देवराष्ट्रे येथे सागरेश्वर व शिराळा येथे चांदोली अशी दोन अभयारण्ये आहेत.

जिल्ह्यात हवामान बहुतांशी कोरडे असून उन्हाळा सौम्य असतो. जिल्ह्याच्या पश्चिमेकडे पावसाचे प्रमाण अधिक असून पूर्वेकडे ते कमी कमी होत जाते. जत, आटपाडी व कवठेमहांकाळ हे तालुके रब्बी ज्वारीसाठी विशेष प्रसिद्ध आहेत. कृष्णाकाठच्या सखल व सुपीक प्रदेशात गहू पिकवला जातो. व शिराळा तालुक्यात भाताचे पीक अधिक आहे.

हळदीच्या उत्पन्नासाठी सांगली जिल्हा पूर्वापार प्रसिद्ध आहे. ऊस व द्राक्षे ही जिल्ह्यातील बागायती पिके आहेत.

WALVA

WALVA

Valva, 17° 2' north latitude and 74° 27' east longitude is a village which gives its name to the taluka in which it is situated lying on the right bank of the Krsna 17.70 km (eleven miles) south-east of Peth and 11.26 km (seven miles) east of Islampur, the latter of which is now the head-quarters town of the taluka. The headquarter of the Valva sub-division was at one time at Valva and since its shifting to Islampur the village has paled into insignificance. Near this village a feeder flows into the Krsna river and on its banks and between it and the Krsna there is some rocky rising ground on which the village is situated. But the eastern portion close to the river is much subject to flooding as also sometimes western which is on the banks of the stream, of which a back-water runs when the Krsna gets flooded. A new village site, a quarter of a mile west of the present site was accordingly granted to this village about 1876 after the great Krsna floods of 1875. The people, however, did not take any advantage, owing perhaps to the distance of the new site from the Krsna which is the major if not the only source of water-supply. However, now the Sangli san tary sub-division has been entrusted with the work of providing water to all the important villages of this taluka. At the new site a well was sunk hut the supply of water was found to he of poor quality and precarious in quantity. Valva has seven primary schools, a high school which has technical faculty also, two libraries, a post office and civil and veterinary dispensaries, A municipality was established at Valva but was abolished in 1873 owing to insufficient income. Valva had a population of 8,885 inhabitants in 1961. Except the mansion of the Thorat family of Desmkhs and the new school building the village has no other remarkable construction. The family first came into notice under Sahu (1708-1749) and was confirmed in the Desmukhi of villages extending up to Simla, besides receiving saranjam or military grants of several large and productive villages. The desmukhi dated from the Musalman times.

History.

In October 1659, Sivaji took Valva after capturing Sirala. The Mohammedans had depopulated it. Ramcandra Pant Amatya repopulated it about 1690, when he was invested with the command of Visalgad and Panhala. In 1684 the district was occupied during the monsoon by a Moghal army under Sultan Muazzam who cantoned on the banks of the Krsna river. It was then annexed by Sambhaji to Kolhapur and suffered greatly from the ravages of Udaji Cavan. The Pant Pratinidhi surprised the camp of Sambhaji and Udaji. Yasvantrav Thorat was killed in the engagement and they were driven to Panhala [Grant Duff's Marthas, Vol. I, p. 375.] with the loss of all their baggage, This first occasioned the cession to the Maratha king of Valva district north of the Varna and Sahu then placed Valva under a thana at Islampur, and one Kusaji Bhosle [ Illegitimately born to Shahu from Lakshmibai. He was granted the jagir of Sirol.] was given charge of it. The first noteworthy Thorat was Bbosle's Sarnobat. The charge of the district given over to him by Balaji Bajirav, the third Pesva (1740-1761) and continued in the Thorat family till the British annexation in 1818. In revenue statement of about 1790 Valva appears as the head of a pargaya in the Raybag Sarkar with a revenue of Rs. 75,000 [Warring's Marathas, p. 244.].

थोडक्यात माहिती

सांगली जिल्ह्याची थोडक्यात माहिती
  • भौगोलिक क्षेत्रफळ - ८५७८ चौ. कि. मी.
  • लोकसंख्या ( २००१) - २५,८३,५२४
  • गावे - ७२४
  • शहरे - ८
  • तालुके - १०
  • ग्रामपंचायती - ७०५
  • नगरपालिका - ४
  • महानगरपालिका - १
  • जिल्हापरिषद स्थापना - १ मे १९६२
  • पंचायत समिती -१०
  • जिल्हा परिषद सदस्य संख्या - ६२
  • पंचायत समिती सदस्य संख्या - १२४

Shivaji University

Shivaji University, established in 1962, is named after the Great Maratha Warrior and founder of the Maratha empire Chhatrapati Shivaji. It was inaugurated on 18th November, 1962 by Dr. Radhakrishnan, the then President of India. One of the major objectives behind foundation of this University was to cater to the regional needs of South Maharashtra. The jurisdiction of the University is spread over three districts viz. Kolhapur, Sangli and Satara with strength of about 2,00,000 students studying in 225 affiliated colleges and recognised institutes. This region of Maharashtra boasts of rich and varied socio-cultural heritage. Under the innovative and socially reformist leadership of Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj, the princely ruler of Kolhapur, the city had become at the beginning of this century, a focal point of educational opportunities for all classes and communities of South-Western Maharashtra, and northern parts of neighbouring Karnataka. This is also land of Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, who struggled for taking education to the masses by his innovative 'Earn and Learn' scheme. When the University was founded by the Shivaji University Act of 1962, the objectives set before the University included making opportunities of higher education accessible to rural youth, conducting fundamental and applied research in the field of science and humanities to ensure regional growth and development.
In 1962 the University started functioning with 34 affiliated colleges and about 14000 students with 5 Post-graduate Departments on the campus. Today the number of affiliated colleges has gone upto 225 and students strength upto 2,00,000 with 34 Postgraduate Departments on campus. The University imparts education in 10 major faculties of Arts, Social Science, Science, Commerce, Education, Fine Arts, Law, Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Engineering and Technology.

During initial two decades the efforts were concentrated on expansion of higher education and foundation of new colleges in different parts in the four districts under its jurisdiction. The University consolidated its base in this phase by 'taking education to the people'. The decade of 1980s saw a major expansion, especially the growth of professional faculties like Engineering, Education, Management and Medicine. The recent phase of the University can be termed as "a pursuit of academic excellence". Since last 4-5 years, several attempts are being made to overcome the image of University as a regional University. Several steps have been taken to raise the standards of teaching and research so as to measure upto global standards. This is being achieved by exploring new areas of higher learning and research in rapidly emerging fields like Industrial Chemistry, Space Science, Environmental Science, Bio-Chemistry, Sericulture, Polymer Chemistry and Computer Science, in addition to basic science disciplines. The University Department of Physics has been recently identified by UGC for its Special Assistance Programme and recognised as Department of Research Support. New research areas in these departments are Super conductors Energy, Bio-diversity and Bio-technology. The University has also established the University-Industry Interaction Cells in three districts.

The faculties of Arts and Social Sciences are also gearing up to meet the demands of changing time. Establishment of Centre for Women's Studies and extension activities through Adult and Continuing Education and Shramik Vidyapeeth are indicators of this change. Department of Economics has been selected by UGC for its Special Assistance Programme. Departments of Sociology, Education, Geography, Physics and Economics are offering special courses in emerging areas like Environmental Science is also functioning actively.
The University is encouraging merit by introducing an unique scheme called 'Shivaji University Merit Scholarship' offering 500 scholarships to meritorious students in affiliated colleges. It has also instituted research fellowships for Ph. D. students in the Post-Graduate Departments of the University. The University has made a budget provision of about Rs. 45 Lakhs for these scholarships out of its own funds. This University can proudly claim to be the first University in India to initiate such a scheme.
The University's efforts towards excellence are being recognised by the substantial grants received from funding agencies like UGC, DST, DBT etc. The another indicator of recognition of University is collaborations with premier institutes in the country. Shivaji University has recently signed MOU with Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, Mumbai for research in Material Science. It has also joined hands with Indian Institute of Geo-Magnetism, Mumbai and industries like Phyto-Pharma. Prestigious institutes like Maharashtra Police Academy, Nashik and Centre for Social Studies, Surat have sought affiliation with the Shivaji University. Shivaji University has been re-accredited by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) Bangalore, with B grade (2009).
Quest of academic enrichment and pursuit of excellence of the University are facilitated by efficient administration. The smooth conduct of about 200 examinations per year of about 2,00,000 students, has been time and again appreciated by the Hon. Chancellor also. The University has maintained the high standards of general administration, prudent financial management and a cordial rapport with funding agencies.
The future plans of the University include establishment of School of Rural Management, Research Institute of Bio-Technology and Advanced Centre of Information Technology.
To sum up, the University which was founded primarily to cater to the regional aspirations has now geared up to transcend this regional image and emerging as one of the premier institutes of higher education and research in India.

Govind Ballal Deval


  • Govind Ballal Deval

Govind Ballal Deval is considered among the leading dramatists of Maharshtra. He along with the Vishnudas Bhave and Krishnaji Prabhakar Khadilkar considered to be the Brahma, Mahesh and Vishnu of theatre in Maharshtra. Deval devoted himself completely to the development of theatre in Maharashtra. He wrote first play "Durga" which was based on the tragic lief-story of Durga. He was honored by special prize for this play. He wrote many Sangeet plays like "Shap-sambhram", "Mruchha-katik" , "Sharada", "Sanshaykallol", "Zunjarrao- based on Shakespear's Othello. All the plays were very successful. Sharda and Sanshaykallol are still played on Marathi theatre.

Integrated Textile Park


MIDC has set up a large Integrated Textile Park on Golden Quadrilateral Highway NH4 in Sangli district. This park is located near NH4 Peth Naka at Islampur. Some major textile firms have started operations from this textile park which has generated employment for over 10,000 youth.

Krishna Valley Wine Park

Sangli is one of the best known grape growing regions in India. To take advantage of this and to promote wine production in Maharashtra, MIDC has established Krishna Valley Wine Park at Palus, 30 km from Sangli. This park is spread over 140 acres of land and has an international quality wine institute.

Krishna Valley Wine Park