Vaijapur
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Vaijapur is a city and a municipal council
in Aurangabad district
in the India
n state
of Maharashtra
.
s (1686 feet).
Vaijapur, situated on the Narangi river about 40 miles west of Aurangabad in 19 56' 41 north latitude and 740 46' 14 east longitude, is a municipal town and headquarters of the tahsil of the same name. Regarding the origin of Vaijapur which was also known as Baizapur, it is related that a certain Kunbi struck upon a lingaI while ploughing his field. He installed this linga in a temple to Vaijanath and hence the village came to be known as Vaijapur. Yet another story tells that a certain princess Vaija was converted by a Muhammedan saint and that after her death she was laid to rest in the tomb of that saint.To commemorate this event the village was termed as Vaijapur or Baizapur. The town gives glimpses of its former prosperity in the handsome stone buildings which were erectedby the savakars or capitalists of the place. The basement of the structures and the lower half of the walls are constructed of huge stone slabs, cemented and bolted together. Large kiln-burn bricks have been employed in building the upper portions of the walls, and the roofs are terraced. The town had a population of 16,660 in 1971.It also has a medium size project on Nārangi-Sārangi river junction, for water supply to the Vaijapur city.
Municipality
Vaijapur was constituted a municipality in 1944 and according to the 1961 Census its jurisdiction extended over an area of 13.6 squaw miles. The municipal affairs are managed by a committee of 15 members presided over by the President who is elected by the members from among themselves. Necessary administrative staff has bean appointed to lock after the various municipal departments. In 1973-74 municipal income and expenditure amounted to Rs. 8,04,000 and Rs. 6,81,000 respectively
Demographics
India census
, Vaijapur had a population of 37,002. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Vaijapur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 62%. In Vaijapur, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
this city is situated on Aurangabad Mumbai state highway, now the availability of water is became an additional merit of city, World famous holy place SHIRDI is just 40 km from city, and having adequate bus frequency. Most of people who want to visit to shirdi are going Manmad or nagarsool, but it is long route, they can come by train and getting down at Rotegaon railway Station ,6th station from Aurangabad.
Famous prominent personality of Vaijapur City:-
* Vinayakrao Patil alias Anna:
vinakrao patil
Vinayakrao Patil was born on 1st Sept. 1926 in farmer’s family. His father was farmer but provided atmosphere for education of Vinayakrao and nourishes him very well. Vinayakrao took their primary and secondary education at Bolthan and Nandgaon. He completed his higher education from S. B. College Aurangabad.
After completing BSC in 1957 he successfully passed Law examination from university of Pune and became Advocate. Basically he was truth Hunter hence instead of practicing in the field of Law. He accepted the job of teacher in “New Education Society” from 1953 to 1956 he worked as a teacher in Saraswati Bhuwan Shikshan Sanstha Aurangabad. He was interested in social works,so he worked with the department of Prohibition on Wine and education and coorporation. He sacrificed personal luxurious life and devoted himself for public sector. In those days Ordinary people enable to give education to their children. He opened the door of knowledge for poor and illiterate. He shouldered the responsibility of educating the rural and problem facing student.
Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal was founded in 1958 under the able and foresighted leadership of Late Shri.Vinayakrao Pandurang Patil,Ex.Ministor for Co-operation and Ex. President,Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee. Late Shri.Vinayakrao Patil,himself was a teacher &was deeply influenced by the social &educational philosophy of Mahatma Phule,Rajarshi Shau Maharaj,B.R.Ambedkar,Karmavir Bhaurao Patil &Y.B.Chavan,architects of modern Maharashtra. He always thinks that enhancing the standard of living by generating human resources and eradicating illiteracy are the key words for rural development.
Shivaji College Parbhani,Balbhim College Beed and Deogiri college Aurangabad where initial settlements. In 1968 Vinayakrao Patil Mahavidyalaya started at Vaijapur for rural students. He was equally supported by Late Dadasaheb Sawant,Babasahed Sawanekar,Ramchandra Patil,Baburao Goregaonkar,Baburao Kale,Shripatrao Kadam,Sayajirao Pandit,Dwarkadas Mantri,Dawlatrao Yelikar,Bhanudas Chavan,Bhanudas Vardhave,Sangram Makanikar and Shri Shamrao Kadam,Ramrao Lonikar,Madhukarrao Mule,Ramrao Awargaonkar,Rawsaheb Jambhkar,Hirubhais Jagtap,Mohanrao Kale,Shaikh Ahamad Shaikh Chand, Pandharinath Patil(Aher) etc in his educational work. Vinayakrao Patil was participating in the programs of congress and further he entered in the active politics. Vinayakrao Patil was called as ‘Anna’. Anna was elected as President of Marathwada Regional Congress Committee in 1960. He also performed the role of Maharashtra State Congress Committee in 1962. Chief Minister Yashwantrao Chavan influenced by the speech and social work of Anna. Yashwantrao called him, “Vinayakrao is not a Person but a Power”. He worked as the Member of Parliament in Upper House in 1960 to 1962.Prime Minister wanted Yashwantrao in Central Cabinet as Defense Minister. Anna spontaneously resigned for Yashwantrao Chavan. This sacrifice of Anna won minds of people. He became Minister for Co-operation in Maharashtra state in 1968. He supported cooperative societies and Sugar factories. He taught people what true co-operation is? He showed the path of Economic Development through Co-operative movement.Anna’s Personality was a mixture of cooperation,healthy politics,and quality education and devoted social work. “How Person lived?”is more important than how many years he lives. Time never stops for anyone. Anna leaved this material World on 28 December 1968 at the age of 42.
Town walls, Vaijanath temple, Bhavani temple
Vaijapur was surrounded by a fortified wall with cannons mounted on its towers. The wall has since fallen into ruins. A few pieces of ordnance can still be traced about the town. There is also an ganghi or citadel which used to be occupied by the tahsildar’s office and other public offices. The Vaijanath Mahadev temple is an antique shrine. It has a pyramidal roof rising in nine tiers with a small dome and spire at the top. The masonry is in stone and mortar and the only decorations are a series of arched recesses inplaster on the walls. A fair attended by over 3,000 persons is held on Mahashivratri in honour of Vaijanath. Entirely built of timber is the temple of Hanuman. It is reported to be nearly 100 years old. A third temple to Bhavani or Durgadevi has a Balbodh inscription recording its erection some 200 yews ago. The idol of the goddess is installed on a high pedestal inside the vestibule and is flanked by representations of Tuljapur and Mahur goddesses. In front of the temple is a tall lamp pillar about 50 feel in height. Repairs were carried out to the temple 8 to 10 Year ago. A fair attended by two to three thousand persons is held on Chaitra suddha 5. The temple has about 30 acres of Inam Lands.
The town has the dargah of Sayyad Rukn-ud-din Muslim saint. It is situated near the western gate of Vaijapur and is nine yards in length. It is covered with an horizontal arched roof and the dome is plain crowned by a high spire. The whole is surrounded by a wall. Within the enclosure are a sarai and navab khana. It is said that the tomb existed in the time of Malik Ambar, and that Aurangzeb reconstructed it of brick and chunam. A rich chanam was spread over tit, tomb by one of the Peshva, while the Raja of Indom covered it with a ghilaf or shawl made of Ahmadabad mashru. It is still preserved. Both the Muslims and the Hindus hold the saint in high reverence and the annual urus is attended by nearly 25,000 persons coming from far and near. An old masjid close by has three pointed arches and the corners contain little kiosks instead of minarets. In front is a sloping verandah. Vaija Rani, a devout princess after whom the town is believed to have been named, frequented the tomb and at her death she was buried within the precincts of the dargah. A cenotaph to the princess is to the north of the town.It is a small building, having scolloped arches and brass-bound pillars. Among the mosques, the Jumma masjid is the largest. Its porch is neatly carved with floral sculpture. There is a Persian inscription over the entrace but unfortunately it contains no date. Vaijapur has also a large idgah built in 1787 by Sayyad Jafar Khan. There are some minor Hindu shrines too.
A large weekly market is held on every Monday at which grain, piece goods, cattle and miscellaneous articles am displayed for sale. " A large trade was formerly carried on in the fabrication of sild goods, which were principally disposed of at the great Maheji fair in Khandesh, Silk fabrics are still manufactured to a small extent, but the trade chiefly consists of grain, cotton and other agricultural produce."
Major Villages in Vaijapur taluka:
Wakala
Wakala is a market village of 3,069 inhabitants in 1971 in Varijapur tahsil lying about 24 miles north of Vaijapur town. In its vicinity is a large timed tomb which is probably among the earliest in the district, as it indicates a combination of the Hindu and early Pathan styles of architecture. The main building is 26 feet square. On each face it has three arched recesses, with corresponding recesses higher up, in the portion that rises above the arcaded verandah which surrounds it on all the sides. In the recesses, of each angle there are seven tomps, with nine other tombs at the entrance, giving a total of 28 tombs in the makbara. The cornice is supported on brackets, and the parapet is perforated with a series of pointed arches on pillars. Rising above the roof is an octagonal band containing arched recesses and little pavilions at the angles, and from this springs a horse-shoe dome with its base adoned by lotus leaves. On each side of the verandah there are five horizontal arches standing on moulded stone pillars. Above is a sloping cornice supported on ornamental brackets. A neat parapet runs all round the verandah terrace, the corner angles being adorned with little domes resembling the large dome of the main building. The basement is high and a portico in front is ascended at the sides by a flight of nine steps either way. An adjoining stream called Bhimakund is held sacred by the Hindus. A small and plain cave temple close by has a sanctuary containing a linga. A large number of Hindus visit it on the Mahashivratri festival. Water of the stream is taken as tirth. Friday is the weekly market day.
Loni (Kd)
Parala
Parala is a village of 2100 inhabitants, according to 2001 Census, in Vaijapur tahsil situated about 30 Km north-west of Vaijapur. it is surmised that Parala was a place of some importance in olden times. It is said to have been founded by a father of Vyas Rushi (who wrote Mahabharat), Maharshi Parashar and named after him. Now beautiful temple of of Pareshwar mahadeva is situated on bank of small tributaries of maniyad river. The village has a primary school and a post office. Drinking water is obtained from the river and wells.
Economic mineral: Heulandite - Mineral of Zeolite group found in Parala of Vaijapur, The piece is very esthetic, with a group of crystals grown in a very aerial form at one end of the matrix. It has a magnificent luster and curious zonal changes of color.
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Geography
Vaijapur is located at 19.92°N 74.73°E. It has an average elevation of 514 metreMetre
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s (1686 feet).
Vaijapur, situated on the Narangi river about 40 miles west of Aurangabad in 19 56' 41 north latitude and 740 46' 14 east longitude, is a municipal town and headquarters of the tahsil of the same name. Regarding the origin of Vaijapur which was also known as Baizapur, it is related that a certain Kunbi struck upon a lingaI while ploughing his field. He installed this linga in a temple to Vaijanath and hence the village came to be known as Vaijapur. Yet another story tells that a certain princess Vaija was converted by a Muhammedan saint and that after her death she was laid to rest in the tomb of that saint.To commemorate this event the village was termed as Vaijapur or Baizapur. The town gives glimpses of its former prosperity in the handsome stone buildings which were erectedby the savakars or capitalists of the place. The basement of the structures and the lower half of the walls are constructed of huge stone slabs, cemented and bolted together. Large kiln-burn bricks have been employed in building the upper portions of the walls, and the roofs are terraced. The town had a population of 16,660 in 1971.It also has a medium size project on Nārangi-Sārangi river junction, for water supply to the Vaijapur city.
Municipality
Vaijapur was constituted a municipality in 1944 and according to the 1961 Census its jurisdiction extended over an area of 13.6 squaw miles. The municipal affairs are managed by a committee of 15 members presided over by the President who is elected by the members from among themselves. Necessary administrative staff has bean appointed to lock after the various municipal departments. In 1973-74 municipal income and expenditure amounted to Rs. 8,04,000 and Rs. 6,81,000 respectively
Demographics
India census
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, Vaijapur had a population of 37,002. Males constitute 52% of the population and females 48%. Vaijapur has an average literacy rate of 70%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 77%, and female literacy is 62%. In Vaijapur, 14% of the population is under 6 years of age.
this city is situated on Aurangabad Mumbai state highway, now the availability of water is became an additional merit of city, World famous holy place SHIRDI is just 40 km from city, and having adequate bus frequency. Most of people who want to visit to shirdi are going Manmad or nagarsool, but it is long route, they can come by train and getting down at Rotegaon railway Station ,6th station from Aurangabad.
Famous prominent personality of Vaijapur City:-
* Vinayakrao Patil alias Anna:
vinakrao patil
Vinayakrao Patil was born on 1st Sept. 1926 in farmer’s family. His father was farmer but provided atmosphere for education of Vinayakrao and nourishes him very well. Vinayakrao took their primary and secondary education at Bolthan and Nandgaon. He completed his higher education from S. B. College Aurangabad.
After completing BSC in 1957 he successfully passed Law examination from university of Pune and became Advocate. Basically he was truth Hunter hence instead of practicing in the field of Law. He accepted the job of teacher in “New Education Society” from 1953 to 1956 he worked as a teacher in Saraswati Bhuwan Shikshan Sanstha Aurangabad. He was interested in social works,so he worked with the department of Prohibition on Wine and education and coorporation. He sacrificed personal luxurious life and devoted himself for public sector. In those days Ordinary people enable to give education to their children. He opened the door of knowledge for poor and illiterate. He shouldered the responsibility of educating the rural and problem facing student.
Marathwada Shikshan Prasarak Mandal was founded in 1958 under the able and foresighted leadership of Late Shri.Vinayakrao Pandurang Patil,Ex.Ministor for Co-operation and Ex. President,Maharashtra Pradesh Congress Committee. Late Shri.Vinayakrao Patil,himself was a teacher &was deeply influenced by the social &educational philosophy of Mahatma Phule,Rajarshi Shau Maharaj,B.R.Ambedkar,Karmavir Bhaurao Patil &Y.B.Chavan,architects of modern Maharashtra. He always thinks that enhancing the standard of living by generating human resources and eradicating illiteracy are the key words for rural development.
Shivaji College Parbhani,Balbhim College Beed and Deogiri college Aurangabad where initial settlements. In 1968 Vinayakrao Patil Mahavidyalaya started at Vaijapur for rural students. He was equally supported by Late Dadasaheb Sawant,Babasahed Sawanekar,Ramchandra Patil,Baburao Goregaonkar,Baburao Kale,Shripatrao Kadam,Sayajirao Pandit,Dwarkadas Mantri,Dawlatrao Yelikar,Bhanudas Chavan,Bhanudas Vardhave,Sangram Makanikar and Shri Shamrao Kadam,Ramrao Lonikar,Madhukarrao Mule,Ramrao Awargaonkar,Rawsaheb Jambhkar,Hirubhais Jagtap,Mohanrao Kale,Shaikh Ahamad Shaikh Chand, Pandharinath Patil(Aher) etc in his educational work. Vinayakrao Patil was participating in the programs of congress and further he entered in the active politics. Vinayakrao Patil was called as ‘Anna’. Anna was elected as President of Marathwada Regional Congress Committee in 1960. He also performed the role of Maharashtra State Congress Committee in 1962. Chief Minister Yashwantrao Chavan influenced by the speech and social work of Anna. Yashwantrao called him, “Vinayakrao is not a Person but a Power”. He worked as the Member of Parliament in Upper House in 1960 to 1962.Prime Minister wanted Yashwantrao in Central Cabinet as Defense Minister. Anna spontaneously resigned for Yashwantrao Chavan. This sacrifice of Anna won minds of people. He became Minister for Co-operation in Maharashtra state in 1968. He supported cooperative societies and Sugar factories. He taught people what true co-operation is? He showed the path of Economic Development through Co-operative movement.Anna’s Personality was a mixture of cooperation,healthy politics,and quality education and devoted social work. “How Person lived?”is more important than how many years he lives. Time never stops for anyone. Anna leaved this material World on 28 December 1968 at the age of 42.
- Shri Gulabrao Ramrao Patil Salunke
Police Patil Vaijapur
- Shri Kailash Patil Chikatgankar Politician
- Swami Sachhidanand Giri
Pareshwar ashram Parala
- Rangnath.M.Wanisaheb MLA
- Shri Saber Khan Amjad Khan
Social Worker
- Shri Rajendra Vasantrao Patil Salunke Social Workar
- Prof. Ramesh Bornare
Social worker
- Shri Kailash Aher Hydro-Geologist
Holy places of Vaijapur
- Naugaji Baba Dargah: This is located just out side of city, the saint Naugaji Baba Is famous in and around of Vaijapur,many of peoples pray to Baba for problems and it has the trust that Baba help them to solve the problem, In the month of April/may there will be urse (Yatra) of Baba, all residents of city and out side came to Vaijapur for this annual programme.
- Near to Vaijapur Just 7 KM away there is Ukkadgaon small village situated on vaijapur-Kopergaon road, This place is famous for Mandir Of Devi.it is assumed that Renuka Mata of Mahur Gad came to Ukkadgaon to give Darshana to Bhakta, here also the yearly yatra will be celebrated.
- Gangagiri Maharaj Samadhi Sthal:- This is a holy place situated at Sarala Bet, just 14 km from Vaijapur, which situated in Shrirampur Tahasil & Ahmednagar District from 1996. 'Bet' means a island. The River Godavari divides here its stream and again it joins. That is called 'Bet'. The famous saint Gangagiri Maharaj eastablished this Ashram (bet). Here all devotees celebrates PUNYATITHI & Harinaam Saptah every year. Gangagiri Maharaj took Samadhi in 1902. After Gangagiri Maharaj there were legal heirs, Harigiri, Nathgiri, Someshwargiri, Narayangiri and now from 2009 Mahant Ramgiri Maharaj.
- Dutta Mandir, Deshpande Galli
- Aghureshwar Mahadev Mandir A Prominent Holy Place Of Vaijapur Is Situated At Aghur A Village at 5Km Distance From Vaijapur City.
- THE GREAT SHIVAJI stayed in SALUNKE PATIL WADA with his father Shahaji & mother Jijibai for nearly 15 days accompanying 9 sardars.
Town walls, Vaijanath temple, Bhavani temple
Vaijapur was surrounded by a fortified wall with cannons mounted on its towers. The wall has since fallen into ruins. A few pieces of ordnance can still be traced about the town. There is also an ganghi or citadel which used to be occupied by the tahsildar’s office and other public offices. The Vaijanath Mahadev temple is an antique shrine. It has a pyramidal roof rising in nine tiers with a small dome and spire at the top. The masonry is in stone and mortar and the only decorations are a series of arched recesses inplaster on the walls. A fair attended by over 3,000 persons is held on Mahashivratri in honour of Vaijanath. Entirely built of timber is the temple of Hanuman. It is reported to be nearly 100 years old. A third temple to Bhavani or Durgadevi has a Balbodh inscription recording its erection some 200 yews ago. The idol of the goddess is installed on a high pedestal inside the vestibule and is flanked by representations of Tuljapur and Mahur goddesses. In front of the temple is a tall lamp pillar about 50 feel in height. Repairs were carried out to the temple 8 to 10 Year ago. A fair attended by two to three thousand persons is held on Chaitra suddha 5. The temple has about 30 acres of Inam Lands.
The town has the dargah of Sayyad Rukn-ud-din Muslim saint. It is situated near the western gate of Vaijapur and is nine yards in length. It is covered with an horizontal arched roof and the dome is plain crowned by a high spire. The whole is surrounded by a wall. Within the enclosure are a sarai and navab khana. It is said that the tomb existed in the time of Malik Ambar, and that Aurangzeb reconstructed it of brick and chunam. A rich chanam was spread over tit, tomb by one of the Peshva, while the Raja of Indom covered it with a ghilaf or shawl made of Ahmadabad mashru. It is still preserved. Both the Muslims and the Hindus hold the saint in high reverence and the annual urus is attended by nearly 25,000 persons coming from far and near. An old masjid close by has three pointed arches and the corners contain little kiosks instead of minarets. In front is a sloping verandah. Vaija Rani, a devout princess after whom the town is believed to have been named, frequented the tomb and at her death she was buried within the precincts of the dargah. A cenotaph to the princess is to the north of the town.It is a small building, having scolloped arches and brass-bound pillars. Among the mosques, the Jumma masjid is the largest. Its porch is neatly carved with floral sculpture. There is a Persian inscription over the entrace but unfortunately it contains no date. Vaijapur has also a large idgah built in 1787 by Sayyad Jafar Khan. There are some minor Hindu shrines too.
A large weekly market is held on every Monday at which grain, piece goods, cattle and miscellaneous articles am displayed for sale. " A large trade was formerly carried on in the fabrication of sild goods, which were principally disposed of at the great Maheji fair in Khandesh, Silk fabrics are still manufactured to a small extent, but the trade chiefly consists of grain, cotton and other agricultural produce."
Major Villages in Vaijapur taluka:
Wakala
Wakala is a market village of 3,069 inhabitants in 1971 in Varijapur tahsil lying about 24 miles north of Vaijapur town. In its vicinity is a large timed tomb which is probably among the earliest in the district, as it indicates a combination of the Hindu and early Pathan styles of architecture. The main building is 26 feet square. On each face it has three arched recesses, with corresponding recesses higher up, in the portion that rises above the arcaded verandah which surrounds it on all the sides. In the recesses, of each angle there are seven tomps, with nine other tombs at the entrance, giving a total of 28 tombs in the makbara. The cornice is supported on brackets, and the parapet is perforated with a series of pointed arches on pillars. Rising above the roof is an octagonal band containing arched recesses and little pavilions at the angles, and from this springs a horse-shoe dome with its base adoned by lotus leaves. On each side of the verandah there are five horizontal arches standing on moulded stone pillars. Above is a sloping cornice supported on ornamental brackets. A neat parapet runs all round the verandah terrace, the corner angles being adorned with little domes resembling the large dome of the main building. The basement is high and a portico in front is ascended at the sides by a flight of nine steps either way. An adjoining stream called Bhimakund is held sacred by the Hindus. A small and plain cave temple close by has a sanctuary containing a linga. A large number of Hindus visit it on the Mahashivratri festival. Water of the stream is taken as tirth. Friday is the weekly market day.
Loni (Kd)
Parala
Parala is a village of 2100 inhabitants, according to 2001 Census, in Vaijapur tahsil situated about 30 Km north-west of Vaijapur. it is surmised that Parala was a place of some importance in olden times. It is said to have been founded by a father of Vyas Rushi (who wrote Mahabharat), Maharshi Parashar and named after him. Now beautiful temple of of Pareshwar mahadeva is situated on bank of small tributaries of maniyad river. The village has a primary school and a post office. Drinking water is obtained from the river and wells.
Economic mineral: Heulandite - Mineral of Zeolite group found in Parala of Vaijapur, The piece is very esthetic, with a group of crystals grown in a very aerial form at one end of the matrix. It has a magnificent luster and curious zonal changes of color.
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