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Maharashtra GK

November 30, 2025
Popular Dishes:  Vada Pav, Misal Pav, Puran Poli, Sabudana Khichdi, Poha, Bharli Vangi, Pithla-Bhakri.

  • Seafood:  Dominant in the Konkan region.

  • Sweets:  Modak, Shrikhand, Basundi, Puran Poli.

  • Music & Dance:

    • Lavani:  A powerful and energetic folk dance form.

    • Povadas:  Ballads singing the praises of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

    • Tamasha:  A traditional folk theatre.

  • Art & Craft:  Paithani and Himroo sarees, Warli paintings, Kolhapuri chappals.

    • 7. Tourism

    • UNESCO World Heritage Sites:

      • Ajanta & Ellora Caves (Aurangabad)

      • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), Mumbai

      • Elephanta Caves (Mumbai Harbour)

      • Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai

    • Hill Stations:  Mahabaleshwar, Matheran, Panchgani, Lonavala & Khandala.

    • Pilgrimage Sites:

      • Ashtavinayak:  Eight temples of Lord Ganesha.

      • Shirdi (Saibaba Temple), Shani Shingnapur, Trimbakeshwar (Nashik, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas), Hazur Sahib (Nanded).

    • Tiger Reserves & Sanctuaries:

      • Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve, Pench Tiger Reserve, Melghat Tiger Reserve, Sahyadri Tiger Reserve.

    • Forts:  Over 350 forts, including Raigad, Sinhagad, Pratapgad, and Shivneri (birthplace of Shivaji Maharaj).

    8. Important Personalities

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj:  Founder of the Maratha Empire.

    • Mahatma Jyotirao Phule:  Social reformer and activist.

    • Dr. B. R. Ambedkar:  Architect of the Indian Constitution.

    • Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak:  Leader of the Indian Independence Movement.

    • Lata Mangeshkar & Asha Bhosle:  Legendary playback singers.

    • Sachin Tendulkar:  Cricketer, widely regarded as one of the greatest batsmen.

    • Kusumagraj (V.V. Shirwadkar) & P. L. Deshpande:  Renowned Marathi litterateurs.

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