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About Maharashtra
Maharashtra that happens to be the largest state of
India, offers an ample of tourist destinations to the
visitors of the whole world. The first well known rulers of
Maharashtra were the Satavahanas (230 BC to 225 AD), who
were the creators of Maharashtra, and have left a
plethora of literary, epigraphic, artistic and
archaeological evidence.
The Maharashtrians' love for art and culture is quite
evident in their intense interest in drama. Their approach
to music and dance is rather lusty. Mahasivaratri,
Gokulashtami, Holi and Ganesh Chaturti are the main
festivals of this fun loving state.
Tourist Attraction of Maharashtra:
Ajanta and Ellora: The caves of Ajanta and
Ellora are the biggest tourist attractions in Maharashtra,
which the United Nations has declared as World Heritage
Sites. The oldest caves date back to 2nd Century BC. The
mural paintings in Ajanta and the sculptures in Ellora
alongwith their picturesque location would cast a
spellbinding effect on you.
Religious Places: Maharashtra has always been one of
the favorite destinations of the tourists visiting India.
One of the reasons for this huge popularity is that the
state is home to a large number of religious places,
comprising of temple, mosques, Jyotirlingas, etc.
Beaches:
Beaches of Maharashtra: are the apt destinations for
an enriching vacation and as a matter of fact, they also
make one of the best getaway spots as well. These beaches
are spread across the 720 km stretch of coastline starting
from Dahanu and Bordi in north and ending in Goa.
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