Will go off topic today. 🥹🙏🏼
I would love to promote a place very close to my heart: my hometown, Mangalwedha.
मंगळवेढा ही फक्त एक तालुका किंवा शहर नाही, तर संतांची भूमी आहे.
Known as the “Land of Saints”, Mangalwedha in Maharashtra’s Solapur district has a rich history dating back to the 12th century.
It has witnessed the rule of multiple dynasties and empires, yet continues to preserve its spiritual and cultural heritage.
This sacred land is associated with:
- Sant Chokhamela
- Sant Kanhopatra
- Damajipant, one of Lord Vitthal’s most devoted followers
It is also home to several heritage landmarks, including:
- Mangalwedha Fort
- Ancient temples, including a rare temple dedicated to Lord Brahma
And for food and agriculture lovers:
Mangalwedha is proudly known as “Jwariche Kothar” (Treasury of Jowar). Its famous Maldandi Jowar and Bajra varieties carry recognized GI tags.
One of the town’s most remarkable modern landmarks is the Riddhi Siddhi Ganesh Mandir.
The temple was built through the devotion and determination of Shri Ashok Koli and his family after a right-trunk Ganesh idol was discovered during excavation while constructing their home.
Despite many challenges, the temple was completed with the blessings of his parents and the architectural expertise of Mohanlal Sompura from Rajasthan, who spent nearly 40 years in Mangalwedha working on it.
Sometimes, India’s most inspiring stories are not found in big cities, but in small towns that quietly preserve our history, faith and culture.
❤️ Proud to be from Mangalwedha.❤️