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{{Infobox settlement | {{Infobox settlement | ||
| name | | name = Karanja | ||
| other_name | | other_name = Karanja lad | ||
| nickname | | nickname = Karanja | ||
| settlement_type | | settlement_type = City | ||
| image_skyline | | image_skyline = Karanja Guru Mandir.jpg | ||
| image_alt | | image_alt = | ||
| image_caption | | image_caption = Small Railway Station in Karanja on Achalpur-Murtijapur-Yeotmal narrow gauge railway line. | ||
| pushpin_map | | pushpin_map = India Maharashtra | ||
| pushpin_label_position | | pushpin_label_position = right | ||
| pushpin_map_alt | | pushpin_map_alt = | ||
| pushpin_map_caption | | pushpin_map_caption = Location in Maharashtra, India | ||
| coordinates | | coordinates = {{coord|20.4833|N|77.4833|E|display=inline,title}} | ||
| subdivision_type | | subdivision_type = Country | ||
| subdivision_name | | subdivision_name = {{flag|India}} | ||
| subdivision_type1 | | subdivision_type1 = [[States and territories of India|State]] | ||
| subdivision_name1 | | subdivision_name1 = [[Maharashtra]] | ||
| subdivision_type2 | | subdivision_type2 = [[List of districts of India|District]] | ||
[[Region]] | [[Region]] | ||
[[Division (country subdivision)|Division]] | [[Division (country subdivision)|Division]] | ||
| subdivision_name2 | | subdivision_name2 = [[Washim district|Washim]] | ||
[[Washim district|Washim]] | |||
[[Vidarbha]] | [[Vidarbha]] | ||
[[Amravati]] | [[Amravati]] | ||
| established_title | | established_title = <!-- Established --> | ||
| established_date | | established_date = | ||
| founder | | founder = | ||
| named_for | | named_for = | ||
| government_type | | government_type = [[Municipal Council]] | ||
| governing_body | | governing_body = Karanja(Lad) Municipal Council | ||
| unit_pref | | unit_pref = Metric | ||
| area_footnotes | | area_footnotes = | ||
| area_rank | | area_rank = 1st | ||
| area_total_km2 | | area_total_km2 = 13.55 | ||
| elevation_footnotes | | elevation_footnotes = | ||
| elevation_m | | elevation_m = 400 | ||
| population_total | | population_total = 100,947 | ||
| population_as_of | | population_as_of = 2011 | ||
| population_rank = | | population_rank = | ||
| population_density_km2 | | population_density_km2 = auto | ||
| population_demonym | | population_demonym = karanjakar | ||
| population_footnotes | | population_footnotes = | ||
| demographics_type1 | | demographics_type1 = Language | ||
| demographics1_title1 | | demographics1_title1 = Official | ||
| demographics1_info1 | | demographics1_info1 = [[Marathi language|Marathi]] | ||
| timezone1 | | timezone1 = [[Indian Standard Time|IST]] | ||
| utc_offset1 | | utc_offset1 = +5:30 | ||
| postal_code_type | | postal_code_type = [[Postal Index Number|PIN]] | ||
| postal_code | | postal_code = 444105 | ||
| area_code_type | | area_code_type = Telephone code | ||
| area_code | | area_code = 91-7256 | ||
| registration_plate | | registration_plate = MH37 ([[Washim District]]) | ||
| website | | website = | ||
| footnotes | | footnotes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Karanja Lad''' is a city of | '''Karanja Lad''', or '''Karanja''', is a city of a [[Municipal council]] in [[Washim district]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. The town is named after '''Saint Karanj.'''{{citation needed|date=May 2021}} Karanja is a holy place for [[Hindus]], [[Jainism|Jains]], and [[Muslims]]. It is the birthplace of Shri [[Narasimha Saraswati]] Swami Maharaj,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sri Narasimha Saraswati|url=http://www.shreeswami.org/dattavtars/sri-narasimha-saraswati/|access-date=2020-07-19|website=ShreeSwami.org|language=en-US}}</ref> believed to be the second incarnation of Lord Dattatreya. | ||
==Demographics== | |||
As of the [[2011 Census of India|2011 Indian census]], Karanja had a population of 100,947. Males made up 52% of the population and females 48%. Karanja has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy rate is 78%, and female literacy is 67%.<ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> | |||
Islam is the dominant religion with 49.80% being Muslims, while Hinduism forms 39.46% of the population.<ref name="auto" /> | |||
==Karanja City== | ==Karanja City== | ||
Karanja City is known for being an important religious center as well as its historical significance. The city is home to a number of ancient temples and ancient Mosques, including the Jain Temples (''Shri Mulsangh Chandranatha swami''), Guru Mandir ''(Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Gurumaharaj'') Jama Masjid, Nagina Masjid, Bibi Saheb dargah and Nawab Subhan Khan Masjid, which are dedicated to the ''Nawab Subhan Khan'', the ruler of the [[Mughal Empire]].Lad Name is kept based on the Majority of the community was from Jains in past. | |||
In addition to its religious significance, Karanja is also known for its scenic beauty, with lush green hills, fertile fields, and winding rivers. The city is located in the midst of fertile agricultural land, and is surrounded by lush green forests. | |||
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{{bar percent|[[Muslims]]|green|49.80}} | |||
{{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|orange|39.46}} | {{bar percent|[[Hindus]]|orange|39.46}} | ||
{{bar percent|[[Buddhists]]|red|6.34}} | {{bar percent|[[Buddhists]]|red|6.34}} | ||
{{bar percent|[[Jainism|Jains]]|pink|4.00}} | {{bar percent|[[Jainism|Jains]]|pink|4.00}} | ||
{{bar percent|[[Christians]]|blue|0.09}} | {{bar percent|[[Christians]]|blue|0.09}} | ||
{{bar percent|Others†|black|0. | {{bar percent|Others†|black|0.30}} | ||
|caption=Distribution of religions<br /> | |caption=Distribution of religions<br /> | ||
†<small>Includes [[Sikh]]s (0.13%), [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] (<0. | †<small>Includes [[Sikh]]s (0.13%), [[Buddhism|Buddhists]] (<0.20%).</small> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||
Karanja is located at {{Coord|20|48|33|N|77|48|33|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Karanja2.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Karanja, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 422 metres (1387 feet). The [[Adan River]] flows near Karanja city. It is an important source of domestic water supply to the city. There are three lakes situated in the city, the Rishi Talaw, the Sarang Talaw, and the Chandra Talaw. | Karanja is located at {{Coord|20|48|33|N|77|48|33|E|}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.fallingrain.com/world/IN/16/Karanja2.html|title=Maps, Weather, and Airports for Karanja, India|website=www.fallingrain.com}}</ref> It has an average elevation of 422 metres (1387 feet). The [[Adan River]] flows near Karanja city. It is an important source of domestic water supply to the city. There are three lakes situated in the city, the Rishi Talaw, the Sarang Talaw, and the Chandra Talaw. | ||
==Places of interest== | ==Places of interest== | ||
===Temples=== | ===Temples=== | ||
[[File: Datt Mandir.JPG|thumb|Shri Guru Mandir Entrance]] | [[File: Datt Mandir.JPG|thumb|Shri Guru Mandir Entrance]] | ||
Karanja is famous for its Nrusimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj temple. Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Gurumaharaj is the second avatar (incarnation) of Lord Dattatreya. | Karanja is famous for its Nrusimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj temple. Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Gurumaharaj is the second avatar (incarnation) of Lord Dattatreya. Born in Karanja in 1378, he traveled far and wide in what is now known as the States of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He achieved Sainthood and performed several miracles. He imparted spiritual knowledge to his disciples, many of whom themselves attained Sainthood. The Gurumandir Temple conducts several major events to celebrate the various avatars of Lord Dattatreya. Over the past 100 years, Gurumandir has become a nucleus for religious and social welfare activities in Maharashtra's [[Vidarbha]] region. | ||
Other old temples are Vitthal mandir, Chote Ram mandir and as well as famous "Kannao Ram mandir". Each year Ramnavami and other Hindu religious activities are performed in these temples. | Other old temples are Vitthal mandir, Chote Ram mandir and as well as famous "Kannao Ram mandir". Each year Ramnavami and other Hindu religious activities are performed in these temples. | ||
===Jain temples and institutions=== | ===Jain temples and institutions=== | ||
Karanja is the only place in India that had been the set of three Bhatarakas representing three Digambar Jain traditions: [[Balatkar Gana]], [[Sena Gana]] and [[Kastha Sangh]]. The [[Balatkar Gana]] seat had relocated from | {{Cleanup lang|article|date=December 2021}} | ||
[[Manyakheta]].<ref>The Bhaṭṭārakas of Kārañjā (Lāḍa): Triveṇī Saṅgama at Jaina Kāśī, Tillo Detige, SANMATI: | Karanja is the only place in India that had been the set of three Bhatarakas representing three Digambar Jain traditions: [[Balatkar Gana]], [[Sena Gana]] and [[Kastha Sangh]]. The [[Balatkar Gana]] seat had relocated from [[Manyakheta]].<ref>The Bhaṭṭārakas of Kārañjā (Lāḍa): Triveṇī Saṅgama at Jaina Kāśī, Tillo Detige, SANMATI: | ||
Essays Felicitating Professor Hampa Nagarajaiah on the Occasion of his 80th Birthdaypp.143–176</ref> | Essays Felicitating Professor Hampa Nagarajaiah on the Occasion of his 80th Birthdaypp.143–176</ref> | ||
There are four major [[Digambar]] [[Jain temples]] in Karanja. The [[Kastha Sangh]] temple has extraordinary wooden carvings dating back to at least 14th century. The Sena Gana temple has a | There are four major [[Digambar]] [[Jain temples]] in Karanja. The [[Kastha Sangh]] temple has extraordinary wooden carvings dating back to at least 14th century. The Sena Gana temple has a ''pat'' (scroll) painting depicting the [[Panchkalyanak]] ceremonies of [[Jain]] [[Tirthankars]]. This scroll is painted in the Rajasthani style and is around 800 years old. [[Balatkar Gana]] temple has a collection of rare manuscripts. In 1926, Prof. Hiralal Jain had discovered 12 unknown [[Apabhramsha]] manuscripts here. They were later edited and published, supported by local donors.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/bulletin-of-the-school-of-oriental-and-african-studies/article/abs/jasaharacariu-of-puspadanta-edited-by-p-l-vaidya-karanja-jain-series-vol-i-6-x-9-pp-220-karanja-berar-karanja-jain-publication-society-1931-nayakumaracariu-of-puspadanta-edited-by-hiralal-jain-devendrakirti-jain-series-vol-i-6-x-9-pp-lxiv-210-karanja-berar-balatkara-gana-jain-publication-society-1934/59B7B70B6405EC499157CFFE1FA27885|title=Jasaharacariu of Puṣpadanta. Edited by P. L. Vaidya. Karanja Jain Series, Vol. I. 6½ X 9½. pp. 220. Karanja (Berar): Karanja Jain Publication Society, 1931. - ṆāYakumāracariu of Puṣpadanta. Edited by Hiralal Jain. Devendrakirti Jain Series, Vol. I. 6½ x 9½, pp. lxiv, 210. Karanja (Berar): Balatkara Gana Jain Publication Society, 1934.|date=12 June 1934|journal=Bulletin of the School of Oriental and African Studies|volume=7|issue=2|pages=392–393|via=Cambridge University Press|doi=10.1017/S0041977X0008544X|url-access=subscription}}</ref> | ||
Karanja is known as the "Kashi" of Jainism. Also famous is the "Mahaveer Brahmacharyashram" or Gurukul. This place is the site of the first Gurukul founded by Acharya Shri 108 Samantabhadra in 1918 AD, it celebrated its ‘Shatakpurti Mahotsav’ in 2018 | Karanja is known as the "Kashi" of Jainism. Also famous is the "Mahaveer Brahmacharyashram" or Gurukul. This place is the site of the first Gurukul founded by Acharya Shri 108 Samantabhadra in 1918 AD, it celebrated its ‘Shatakpurti Mahotsav’ in 2018. The Karanja institution was the first of 11 Gurukuls established by Acharya Samantabhadra. Gurukuls based this pattern was later started in Maharashtra (Bahubali, Ellora, Kunthalgiri), Khurai in Madhya Pradesh,<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://gurukulkhurai.org/index.php?page=history|title=Shri Parswnath Jain Brahmachary Ashram (Jain Gurukul)|website=gurukulkhurai.org}}</ref> and Karnataka (Stawawidhi, Karkal, Terdal, Bellad Bagewadi).<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://thehitavada.com/Encyc/2018/4/15/A-century-old-Gurukul,-spreading-light-of-Jainism.aspx|title=A century-old Gurukul, spreading light of Jainism, The Hitavada, 15 Apr 2018}}{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> The famous Berkeley scholar of Buddhism and Jainism [[Padmanabh Jaini]] was a student of the Karanja Gurukul. | ||
===Mosques=== | ===Mosques=== | ||
Karanja is also known as Karanja Bibi | [[File:White Gumbad Jama Masjid Karanja.jpg|thumb|white gumbad jama masjid karanja lad made by mughals.]] | ||
Karanja is also known as Karanja Bibi, referring to BiBi Saheba's [[Dargah]] in the Bibi Sahebapura. Karanja is also famous for its mosques (''masjids''). There are as many as 60 mosques in Karanja, most notably the [[Jama masjid|Jama Masjid]], which is a historical mosque built in 981 [[Islamic calendar|Hijri]] (1573/74 AD). | |||
===Kannao Mansion=== | ===Kannao Mansion=== | ||
Built in 1905, Kannao Mansion is famous for its use of French/Italian architecture | Built in 1905, Kannao Mansion is famous for its use of French/Italian architecture. Kannao Mansion is more than a century-old replica of Shrilanka Queen Bungalow. It was also featured in the Marathi channel. | ||
===Historical places=== | ===Historical places=== | ||
[[File: Delhi Gate Karanja Lad.jpg|alt=Explore Karanja Lad|thumb|Delhi Gate Karanja Lad]] | [[File: Delhi Gate Karanja Lad.jpg|alt=Explore Karanja Lad|thumb|Delhi Gate Karanja Lad]] | ||
The Kannao Bungalow has 307 doors. | The Kannao Bungalow has 307 doors. Nawab Subhan Khan constructed a wall and four doors around Karanja, namely the Delhi Gate, the Darwha Gate, the Mangrul Gate, and the Poha Gate. | ||
===Karanja APMC=== | |||
Karanja Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) is first ever APMC in India built in year 1900 by Britishers to mainly purchase cotton from Vidarbha region farmers in low cost and send it to Manchester (UK) so the raw material is available to mills at low cost. Market has surplus income. The total arrival of agriculture produces every is nearly ₹700 crores. | |||
==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
Hindu, Muslim, and Jain communities are actively involved in the municipal politics of Karanja. All communities coexist peacefully and with respect for each other's religious sentiments. Prakash Dahake and Yusuf Punjani are considered the most powerful politicians from Karanja. Mr. Dahake was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from [[Karanja (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Karanja]] | Hindu, Muslim, and Jain communities are actively involved in the municipal politics of Karanja. All communities coexist peacefully and with respect for each other's religious sentiments.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}} Prakash Dahake and Yusuf Punjani are considered the most powerful politicians from Karanja. Mr. Dahake was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from [[Karanja (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Karanja]]. After the 2014 state elections, [[Rajendra Patni]] was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Karanja defeating Yusuf Punjani by a very narrow margin. | ||
==Fruit cultivation and market== | |||
Karanja is famous for its fruit market.{{Citation needed|date=February 2023}} Karanja has a profitable market of papayas, and distributes the fruits across India, [[Nepal]], and [[Bhutan]]. | |||
== Fruit cultivation and market == | |||
Karanja is | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[http://www.ssskrimv.org.in "S.S.S.K.R. Innani mahavidyalaya karanja lad"] | *[http://www.ssskrimv.org.in "S.S.S.K.R. Innani mahavidyalaya karanja lad"]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }} | ||
*[http://www.gurumandir.org/karanja.html Gurumandir Karanja] | *[http://www.gurumandir.org/karanja.html Gurumandir Karanja] | ||
*[http://www.ssdmk.in "Smt. Shakuntalabai Dhabekar Mahavidyalaya Karanja Lad"] | *[http://www.ssdmk.in "Smt. Shakuntalabai Dhabekar Mahavidyalaya Karanja Lad"] | ||
*[https://www.jantaparishad.com "Weekly Janta Parishad | *[https://www.jantaparishad.com "Weekly Janta Parishad Karanja Lad District Washim" "साप्ताहिक जनता परिषद कारंजा लाड जिल्हा वाशिम"] | ||
*[https://www.jantaparishad.com "Newsportal - Janta Parishad" "न्यूज पोर्टल - जनता परिषद"] | *[https://www.jantaparishad.com "Newsportal - Janta Parishad Karanja lad & Washim District News blog" "न्यूज पोर्टल - जनता परिषद"] | ||
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[[Category:Cities and towns in Washim district]] | [[Category:Cities and towns in Washim district]] | ||
[[Category:Talukas in Maharashtra]] | [[Category:Talukas in Maharashtra]] | ||
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Karanja
Karanja lad | |
|---|---|
City | |
 Small Railway Station in Karanja on Achalpur-Murtijapur-Yeotmal narrow gauge railway line. | |
| Nickname: Karanja | |
  Karanja Location in Maharashtra, India | |
| Coordinates: 20°29′00″N 77°29′00″E / 20.4833°N 77.4833°E | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District Division | Washim Amravati |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| • Body | Karanja(Lad) Municipal Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 13.55 km2 (5.23 sq mi) |
| • Rank | 1st |
| Elevation | 400 m (1,300 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
| • Total | 100,947 |
| • Density | 7,400/km2 (19,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | karanjakar |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| PIN | 444105 |
| Telephone code | 91-7256 |
| Vehicle registration | MH37 (Washim District) |
Karanja Lad, or Karanja, is a city of a Municipal council in Washim district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The town is named after Saint Karanj.[citation needed] Karanja is a holy place for Hindus, Jains, and Muslims. It is the birthplace of Shri Narasimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj,[1] believed to be the second incarnation of Lord Dattatreya.
Demographics[edit | edit source]
As of the 2011 Indian census, Karanja had a population of 100,947. Males made up 52% of the population and females 48%. Karanja has an average literacy rate of 72%, higher than the national average of 59.5%. Male literacy rate is 78%, and female literacy is 67%.[2]
Islam is the dominant religion with 49.80% being Muslims, while Hinduism forms 39.46% of the population.[2]
Karanja City[edit | edit source]
Karanja City is known for being an important religious center as well as its historical significance. The city is home to a number of ancient temples and ancient Mosques, including the Jain Temples (Shri Mulsangh Chandranatha swami), Guru Mandir (Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Gurumaharaj) Jama Masjid, Nagina Masjid, Bibi Saheb dargah and Nawab Subhan Khan Masjid, which are dedicated to the Nawab Subhan Khan, the ruler of the Mughal Empire.Lad Name is kept based on the Majority of the community was from Jains in past.
In addition to its religious significance, Karanja is also known for its scenic beauty, with lush green hills, fertile fields, and winding rivers. The city is located in the midst of fertile agricultural land, and is surrounded by lush green forests.
Geography[edit | edit source]
Karanja is located at 20°48′33″N 77°48′33″E / 20.80917°N 77.80917°E.[3] It has an average elevation of 422 metres (1387 feet). The Adan River flows near Karanja city. It is an important source of domestic water supply to the city. There are three lakes situated in the city, the Rishi Talaw, the Sarang Talaw, and the Chandra Talaw.
Places of interest[edit | edit source]
Temples[edit | edit source]
Karanja is famous for its Nrusimha Saraswati Swami Maharaj temple. Shri Nrusimha Saraswati Gurumaharaj is the second avatar (incarnation) of Lord Dattatreya. Born in Karanja in 1378, he traveled far and wide in what is now known as the States of Maharashtra, Karnataka, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He achieved Sainthood and performed several miracles. He imparted spiritual knowledge to his disciples, many of whom themselves attained Sainthood. The Gurumandir Temple conducts several major events to celebrate the various avatars of Lord Dattatreya. Over the past 100 years, Gurumandir has become a nucleus for religious and social welfare activities in Maharashtra's Vidarbha region.
Other old temples are Vitthal mandir, Chote Ram mandir and as well as famous "Kannao Ram mandir". Each year Ramnavami and other Hindu religious activities are performed in these temples.
Jain temples and institutions[edit | edit source]
 | This article should specify the language of its non-English content, using {{lang}}, {{transliteration}} for transliterated languages, and {{IPA}} for phonetic transcriptions, with an appropriate ISO 639 code. Bharatpedia's multilingual support templates may also be used. (December 2021) |
Karanja is the only place in India that had been the set of three Bhatarakas representing three Digambar Jain traditions: Balatkar Gana, Sena Gana and Kastha Sangh. The Balatkar Gana seat had relocated from Manyakheta.[4]
There are four major Digambar Jain temples in Karanja. The Kastha Sangh temple has extraordinary wooden carvings dating back to at least 14th century. The Sena Gana temple has a pat (scroll) painting depicting the Panchkalyanak ceremonies of Jain Tirthankars. This scroll is painted in the Rajasthani style and is around 800 years old. Balatkar Gana temple has a collection of rare manuscripts. In 1926, Prof. Hiralal Jain had discovered 12 unknown Apabhramsha manuscripts here. They were later edited and published, supported by local donors.[5]
Karanja is known as the "Kashi" of Jainism. Also famous is the "Mahaveer Brahmacharyashram" or Gurukul. This place is the site of the first Gurukul founded by Acharya Shri 108 Samantabhadra in 1918 AD, it celebrated its ‘Shatakpurti Mahotsav’ in 2018. The Karanja institution was the first of 11 Gurukuls established by Acharya Samantabhadra. Gurukuls based this pattern was later started in Maharashtra (Bahubali, Ellora, Kunthalgiri), Khurai in Madhya Pradesh,[6] and Karnataka (Stawawidhi, Karkal, Terdal, Bellad Bagewadi).[7] The famous Berkeley scholar of Buddhism and Jainism Padmanabh Jaini was a student of the Karanja Gurukul.
Mosques[edit | edit source]
Karanja is also known as Karanja Bibi, referring to BiBi Saheba's Dargah in the Bibi Sahebapura. Karanja is also famous for its mosques (masjids). There are as many as 60 mosques in Karanja, most notably the Jama Masjid, which is a historical mosque built in 981 Hijri (1573/74 AD).
Kannao Mansion[edit | edit source]
Built in 1905, Kannao Mansion is famous for its use of French/Italian architecture. Kannao Mansion is more than a century-old replica of Shrilanka Queen Bungalow. It was also featured in the Marathi channel.
Historical places[edit | edit source]
The Kannao Bungalow has 307 doors. Nawab Subhan Khan constructed a wall and four doors around Karanja, namely the Delhi Gate, the Darwha Gate, the Mangrul Gate, and the Poha Gate.
Karanja APMC[edit | edit source]
Karanja Agriculture Produce Market Committee (APMC) is first ever APMC in India built in year 1900 by Britishers to mainly purchase cotton from Vidarbha region farmers in low cost and send it to Manchester (UK) so the raw material is available to mills at low cost. Market has surplus income. The total arrival of agriculture produces every is nearly ₹700 crores.
Politics[edit | edit source]
Hindu, Muslim, and Jain communities are actively involved in the municipal politics of Karanja. All communities coexist peacefully and with respect for each other's religious sentiments.[citation needed] Prakash Dahake and Yusuf Punjani are considered the most powerful politicians from Karanja. Mr. Dahake was a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Karanja. After the 2014 state elections, Rajendra Patni was elected as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from Karanja defeating Yusuf Punjani by a very narrow margin.
Fruit cultivation and market[edit | edit source]
Karanja is famous for its fruit market.[citation needed] Karanja has a profitable market of papayas, and distributes the fruits across India, Nepal, and Bhutan.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Sri Narasimha Saraswati". ShreeSwami.org. Retrieved 19 July 2020.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
- ↑ "Maps, Weather, and Airports for Karanja, India". www.fallingrain.com.
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- ↑ "A century-old Gurukul, spreading light of Jainism, The Hitavada, 15 Apr 2018".[permanent dead link]
External links[edit | edit source]
- "S.S.S.K.R. Innani mahavidyalaya karanja lad"[permanent dead link]
- Gurumandir Karanja
- "Smt. Shakuntalabai Dhabekar Mahavidyalaya Karanja Lad"
- "Weekly Janta Parishad Karanja Lad District Washim" "साप्ताहिक जनता परिषद कारंजा लाड जिल्हा वाशिम"
- "Newsportal - Janta Parishad Karanja lad & Washim District News blog" "न्यूज पोर्टल - जनता परिषद"
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