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'''Tourism in Marathwada''' refers to [[tourism]] in [[Marathwada]] region of [[Maharashtra]] state of [[India]]. [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad city]] is a regional headquarter of Marathwada and tourism capital of Maharashtra state.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://forbesindia.com/printcontent/22782 |title=Forbes India Magazine - The Value Hunters of Aurangabad |publisher=Forbesindia.com |date= |accessdate=2015-07-24}}</ref> Out of 4 [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]]s in Maharashtra, 2 of them are in Marathwada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/mtdc/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/Default.aspx?strpage=WorldHeritage.html |title=MAHARASHTRA TOURISM, The Official Website of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. - WorldHeritage |publisher=Maharashtratourism.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2015-07-24}}</ref><ref name="UNESCO World Heritage Centre">{{cite web|author=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/242 |title=Ajanta Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Centre |publisher=Whc.unesco.org |date= |accessdate=2015-07-24}}</ref><ref name="whc.unesco.org">{{cite web|author=UNESCO World Heritage Centre |url=https://whc.unesco.org/en/list/243 |title=Ellora Caves - UNESCO World Heritage Centre |publisher=Whc.unesco.org |date= |accessdate=2015-07-24}}</ref> Also there are 110 monuments in Marathwada which are [[List of State Protected Monuments in Maharashtra|protected by Government of Maharashtra]] and recognized by [[Archaeological Survey of India]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://asi.nic.in/asi_protected_monu_maharashtra.asp |title=List of Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains of Arunachal Pradesh - Archaeological Survey of India |publisher=Asi.nic.in |date= |accessdate=2015-07-24}}</ref> Marathwada is also important region for [[Religious tourism]], out of 12 [[Jyotirlinga|Jyotirlingas of Hindu God Shiva]], 3 are in Marathwada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.shaivam.org/siddhanta/sp/spjyoti.htm |title=12 JyotirLinga Temples of Lord Shankar - Location, Significance, & Information about Jyotirling |publisher=Shaivam.org |date= |accessdate=2015-07-24}}</ref> [[Hazur Sahib Nanded]] is the second holiest place in [[Sikhism]] after [[Harmandir Sahib|Harminder Sahib (Golden Temple)]] of [[Amritsir]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.maharashtratourism.gov.in/mtdc/HTML/MaharashtraTourism/Default.aspx?strpage=../Maharashtratourism/CitiestoVisits/Nanded/Sikh_Identity.html |title=MAHARASHTRA TOURISM, The Official Website of Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation Ltd. - Sikh_Identity |publisher=Maharashtratourism.gov.in |date= |accessdate=2015-07-24}}</ref> There are also [[sufi]] shrines in Marathwada, most famous among them is [[Turabul Haq Dargah]] at [[Parbhani]] where thousands of people of all religion visits dargah annually.<ref name=Britannica>{{cite encyclopedia|title=Parbhani, India|url=http://www.britannica.com/place/Parbhani|encyclopedia=Encyclopædia Britannica|accessdate=19 July 2015}}</ref><ref>http://www.hoparoundindia.com/maharashtra/Parbhani-attractions-history-of/Hazarat-Turabul-Haq-Shah-Dargah.aspx</ref><ref name=esakal>{{cite news|title=सय्यद शाह तुराबुल हक साहेब (फोटो फिचर)|url=http://www.esakal.com/esakal/20110204/4667279271518338312.htm|accessdate=19 July 2015|newspaper=[[Sakal]]|language=Marathi|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150924002158/http://www.esakal.com/esakal/20110204/4667279271518338312.htm|archivedate=24 September 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref>http://www.holidayiq.com/Hazarat-Turabul-Haq-Shah-Dargah-Parbhani-Sightseeing-1042-15240.html</ref><ref name=Ekmat>{{cite news|title=उरुस|url=http://www.dainikekmat.com/Parbhani-842-वक्फ%20बोर्डाकडून%20उरुस%20दुकानदारांची%20लूट-46.html#.VatNzSo9X5c|accessdate=19 July 2015|publisher=[[Ekmat]]|date=31 January 2015}}</ref> [[Pathri]] in [[Parbhani district]] is birthplace of [[Sai Baba of Shirdi]] and [[Sai Baba Birth Temple]] in Pathri is one of major religious tourism place in Marathwada.

==Caves==
Pitalkhora Caves: This colorful Buddhist caves are 17 Km away Kannad Town. It is carved in 1 century and is first cave in Asia.

*[[Rohilagad Caves]]: Rohilagad Caves are very beautiful for visit.in Rohilagad 3 Caves available for see. Rohilagad is only 44 km from aurangabad.and 45 km from Jalna, dates back Satvahan yug, many art were added to Rohilagad samrajya.the sculptures of Rohilagad, considered masterpieces of Hindu religious art.
*[[Ajanta Caves]]: Ajanta Caves are [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]], dates back to 2nd and 1st centuries B.C. During the Gupta period (5th and 6th centuries A.D.), many more richly decorated caves were added to the original group. The paintings and sculptures of Ajanta, considered masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.<ref name="UNESCO World Heritage Centre"/>
*[[Ellora Caves]]: Ellora Caves are [[UNESCO]] [[World Heritage Site]], dates back to 600 AD to 1000 AD, its sanctuaries are devoted to Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism. UNESCO described it as "it illustrates the spirit of tolerance that was characteristic of ancient India".<ref name="whc.unesco.org"/>
*[[Aurangabad Caves]]: 3rd century 12 Buddhist Caves in campus of [[Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University]] , [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]].<ref name=ASICaves>{{cite web|title=Aurangabad Caves|url=http://asi.nic.in/asi_monu_tktd_maha_aurangabadcaves.asp|website=ASI|accessdate=24 July 2015}}</ref>
*[[Ghatotkacha Cave]]: In [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]].
*[[Jogeshwari Caves]]: In [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]].
*Rudreshwar Caves: In Aurangabad district.
*[[Kharosa Caves]]: In [[Latur district]]
* [[Shivleni Caves]]: In [[Ambajogai]], [[Beed district]]
*Bhokardan Caves: In [[Bhokardan]], [[Jalna district]].
*Pandava Caves: In [[Nanded district]].
*Brahmani Caves: In [[Nanded district]].
*[[Dharashiv Caves]]: Dharashiv caves are the nexus of 7 caves located 8 km away from [[Osmanabad]] city in Balaghat mountains.<ref name="osmanabad online">{{cite web|title=Dharashiv caves|url=http://www.osmanabadonline.in/city-guide/dharashiv-caves|website=osmanabad online|accessdate=13 July 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Osmanabad|url=http://www.incredibleindia.org/en/travel/destination/solapur/solapur-things-to-do/solapur-excursions|website=Incredible India|accessdate=13 July 2015|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150714053932/http://www.incredibleindia.org/en/travel/destination/solapur/solapur-things-to-do/solapur-excursions|archivedate=14 July 2015|df=dmy-all}}</ref><ref name=Sakal>{{cite news|title=दयनीय अवस्थेत धाराशीव लेण्या!|url=http://www.esakal.com/NewsDetails.aspx?NewsId=5676853451568452978&SectionId=14&SectionName=मराठवाडा&NewsDate=20120724&Provider=-&NewsTitle=दयनीय%20अवस्थेत%20धाराशीव%20लेण्या!|accessdate=13 July 2015|newspaper=[[Sakal]]|date=24 July 2012|language=Marathi}}</ref> The caves were taken note by Archaeological Department of India and mentioned in the book ''Archaeological survey of India'' by [[James Burgess (archaeologist)|James Burges]].<ref name=nic.in>{{cite web|title=Dharashiv Caves - Historical Background|url=http://osmanabad.nic.in/newsite/touristPlaces/DharashivCaves.htm|website=Osmanabad|accessdate=13 July 2015}}</ref> Dharashiv Caves have been declared as [[Protected area]] by [[Government of Maharashtra]].<ref>{{cite news|title=ऐतिहासिक धाराशिव लेण्यांचे अस्तित्व धोक्यात|url=http://www.lokmat.com/storypage.php?catid=315&newsid=619701|accessdate=13 July 2015|publisher=[[Lokmat]]|date=16 April 2014|language=Marathi}}</ref>
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File:Ajanta viewpoint.jpg|[[Ajanta Caves]] view from nearby hill.
File:Ajanta cave9 2010.jpg|Entrance of Cave 19 of Ajanta.
File:Ajanta Ellora buddha statue aurangabad maharastra.jpg|The [[Buddha]] in a preaching pose flanked by [[bodhisattva]]s, Cave 4, Ajanta
Image:Ellora cave10 001.jpg|Cave 10 of [[Ellora Caves]]
File:Indra Sabha Ellora Temple Maharashtra India.jpg|Indra Sabha, Ellora Caves
File:Cave 21 at Ellora.jpg|Cave 21 of Ellora
File:Ellora-Jain-cave.jpg|A [[Jain]] cave in Ellora.
File:AURANGABAD20.jpeg|[[Aurangabad Caves]]
File:AURANGABAD11.jpeg|Art in Aurangabad Caves.
File:Shivleni Ambajogai.jpg|[[Shivleni Caves]] in [[Ambajogai]], [[Beed district]].
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==Religious tourism==
===Hindu temples===
[[Jyotirlinga]]s are known as "Sign of God [[Shiva]]". These are mentioned in [[Shiva Purana]]. It is believed that Shiva first manifested himself as a Jyotirlinga on the night of the [[Aridra Nakshatra]], thus the special reverence for the Jyotirlinga. There is nothing to distinguish the appearance, but it is believed that a person can see these lingas as columns of fire piercing through the earth after he reaches a higher level of spiritual attainment. Though contested with other claimants elsewhere for each of these, there are the following Jyotirlingas in Marathwada.
*[[Grishneshwar]] Temple: In [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]] district.
*[[Aundha Nagnath Temple]]: In [[Hingoli district]].
*[[Shri Vaijnath Temple]], [[Parli, Maharashtra|Parli]]: In [[Beed district]].

other two Jyothirlings, [[Bhimashankar]] and [[Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple]] are in Maharashtra state, close to Marathwada.

Other major temples
*[[Tulja Bhavani Temple]]: Located in [[Tuljapur]], [[Osmanabad district]], it is considered as one of 51 [[Shakti Peetha]]s and one among the Saadeteen (3.5) Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra. Shakti Pitha is a place to worship various forms of goddess [[Shakti]].
*[[Renuka]] Devi temple : Located in [[Mahur, Maharashtra|Mahur]], [[Nanded district]], it is also one of the 51 [[Shakti Peetha]]s and one among the Saadeteen (3.5) Shakti Peethas of Maharashtra.
*[[Ambajogai]]/Yogeshwari Temple: In [[Ambajogai, Maharashtra|Ambajogai]].
*[[Kailasa temple, Ellora]]: In Aurangabad district is one of the largest rock-cut ancient Hindu temples. It was built by the 8th century by the [[Rashtrakuta]] king [[Krishna I]].
* [[Ganesha temple, Rajur Ganapati]]: In Jalna district, It is a one of complete peethas of lord Ganesha situated on hill in Rajur.
on Angaraki Chaturthi most of devotees visit the temple.
* [[Sai Baba Birth Temple]], [[Pathri]]: It is a birthplace of Indian spiritual master [[Sai Baba of Shirdi]].
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File:Ambajogai_Yogeshwari_Temple.jpg|[[Ambajogai]] Temple in [[Ambajogai]].
File:Grishneshwar temple in Aurangabad district.jpg|[[Grishneshwar]] temple.
File:Aundha Nagnath Shiva Temple Jyotirlinga Maharashtra India.jpg|[[Aundha Nagnath Temple]].
File:Parli Vaijnath Temple in AP W IMG 7914.jpg|[[Parli, Maharashtra|Parli Vaijnath Temple]].
File:Tuljabhavani Mandir Mahadwar (Main entrance gate).jpg|[[Tulja Bhavani Temple]].
File:Kailash-pillar.jpg|Stone carved pillar at [[Kailasa temple, Ellora]].
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===Sikh gurudwaras===
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Marathwada has been the 2nd most visited region by [[Sikh]]s in India after [[Punjab, India|Punjab]]. Central [[Gurudwara]] in Marathwada is [[Hazur Sahib Nanded]]. [[Nanded]] has been associated with the [[Sikh Guru|first and the last of the Sikh Gurus]]. While [[Guru Nanak Dev]] passed through it during his extensive travels which took him as far south as [[Sri Lanka]], [[Guru Gobind Singh]] spent his last years in Nanded. [[Daya Singh|Bhai Daya Singh]] who is among [[Panj Pyare]] of [[Sikhism]], lived in [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]] and Gurdwara named ''Gurdwara Bhai Daya Singh'' is established in Aurangabad which is visited by large number of Sikhs.<ref name=gurbaani>{{cite web|title=Gurdwaras in Marathwada|url=http://www.gurbaani.com/gurd/gurdawaras13.htm|website=gurbaani|accessdate=24 July 2015}}</ref>

Following are the major Gurdwaras in Marathwada:
*[[Hazur Sahib Nanded]]: It is most sacred ''takht'' among ''[[Panj Takht]]'' of Sikhism.<ref name=TheHindu>{{cite news|title=Nanded set for tercentenary of Guru Granth Sahib|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/nanded-set-for-tercentenary-of-guru-granth-sahib/article1364820.ece|accessdate=24 July 2015|newspaper=The Hindu|date=27 October 2008}}</ref> It is known for annual event in November [[Guru Gaddi]] which marks establishment of [[Guru Granth Sahib]] as permanent ''Guru'' by 10th Guru [[Guru Gobind Singh]]. In 2008 on 300th anniversary of establishment of ''Guru Granth Sahib'' thousands of followers visited Gurdwara.<ref>http://www.oneindia.com/2008/10/26/tercentenary-of-guru-da-gaddi-to-be-celebrated-with-fervour-1225004555.html</ref><ref>http://www.outlookindia.com/news/article/nanded-will-become-world-famous-due-to-gurudagaddi-deshmukh/616340</ref>
*Gurdwara Bhai Daya Singh: Gurudwara related to [[Daya Singh]] is in [[Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Aurangabad]].
*Gurdwara Nagina Ghat Sahib: Gurudwara is on river bank in [[Nanded]].
*Gurdwara Baba Banda Bahadur Ghat: Iis in Nanded, it is the place where [[Banda Singh Bahadur]] lived.
*Gurdwara Hira Ghat Sahib: It is the place where Guru Gobind Singh first pitched his tent in Nanded on banks of [[Godavari]] river.
*Gurdwara Mata Sahib
*Gurdwara Shikar Ghat Sahib
*Gurdwara Mal Tekari Sahib
*Gurdwara Sangat Sahib
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File:Hazur Sahib.jpg|[[Hazur Sahib Nanded]]
File:Hazur Sahib interior.jpg|Interior of Hazur Sahib
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===Islamic places===
{{main|Sufi saints of Aurangabad}}
In history Marathwada was part of [[Mughal empire]] and [[Nizam of Hyderabad]]. Marathwada has its own Islamic heritage in the form of art and culture.

Following are some of important [[Sufism]] and Muslim leaders related places in Marathwada.

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File:Aurangzeb's Tomb (Khuldabad) 3.JPG|[[Tomb of Aurangzeb]] in [[Khuldabad]].
Image:Khaje Zainuddin Shirzai Maqbara.jpg|Zainuddin Shirzai Maqbara, Khuldabad.
Image:Panchakki.jpg|[[Panchakki]], Dargah Baba Shah Mosafar 1880s.
Image:Zar zari zar.jpg|Tomb of [[Zar Zari Zar Baksh]], Khuldabad, 1890s.
File:Burahanuddin Dargah.jpg|Tomb of [[Sayyid Burhan-ud-din]], Khuldabad
File:Malik Ambar Grabmal Khuldabad.jpg|Tomb of [[Malik Ambar]], Khuldabad
File:Shrine of hazarat shah turabul haq of parbhani.jpg|Shrine of [[Turabul Haq Dargah]] in [[Parbhani]].
File:Parbhani dargah festival at night.jpg|108-year-old annual [[Parbhani festival]] at Turabul Haq Dargah.
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==Monuments and forts==
{{main|List of State Protected Monuments in Maharashtra|Gates in Aurangabad, Maharashtra|List of Monuments of National Importance in Aurangabad circle}}
There are 110 state protected monuments in Marathwada out of total 244 state protected monuments in Maharashtra state.<ref name=asimonuments>{{cite web|title=Protected Monuments|url=http://asi.nic.in/asi_protected_monu_maharashtra.asp|website=ASI|accessdate=24 July 2015}}</ref>

Following are some of monuments.
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File:Bibi ka Maqbara - Bird's eye view.JPG|Bird eye view of [[Bibi Ka Maqbara]] in Aurangabad.
File:Main Entrance detail, Naldurg fort.jpg|Main entrance of [[Naldurg Fort]] in [[Osmanabad]]
File:Bhadkal Gate.JPG|[[Bhadkal Gate]] in Aurangabad
File:Makai gate.jpg|[[Gates in Aurangabad, Maharashtra|Mecca Gate]] in Aurangabad
File:Daulatabad fort(erstwhile Deogiri fort), Aurangabad, India.jpg |[[Daulatabad, Maharashtra|Daulatabad]] (Deogiri) Fort
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==See also==
{{Wikivoyage|Marathwada}}
{{Portal|India|Society}}
* [[Tourism in India]]
* [[Tourism in Maharashtra]]

==References==
{{reflist}}
{{Tourism in India}}

[[Category:Marathwada]]
[[Category:Tourism in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Aurangabad district, Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Nanded district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Parbhani district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Hingoli district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Jalna district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Osmanabad district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Beed district]]
[[Category:Tourist attractions in Latur district]]

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