Siddheshwar Temple

 

The Siddheshwar Temple was constructed by a devotee of Sri Mallikarjuna of Srisailam, Shri Siddharameshwar. The temple is located near the Siddeshwar Lake and has three gates situated in the cloister through which the inner courtyard can be reached.

Another feature of this temple is the garden that has a shrine dedicated to Saint Nalatwad. Other shrines in the temple complex are dedicated to Lord Vithoba and Goddess Rukmini.

Tulja Bhavani Temple

 

Tuljapur is a town with a municipal council in Osmanabad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the administrative seat of Tuljapur taluka. Tuljapur is the location of the annual Tulja Bhavani fair during Navaratri.

Pandharpur

 

Pandharpur has an old temple, which is dedicated to Lord Vitthal and Goddess Rukmini. This temple is believed to have been renovated in 1195. The site is also popularly known as the Kuldaivat of Maharashtra and the Southern Kashi of India.

This region also has a square shaped Pundalik Temple that is known for an open arched portico and a Shivalinga which is protected by a brass cover. The main shrine is a five storey structure surmounted by a pyramidal mortar spire.

The Rukmini Mandir is a major Vaishnava shrine, which is devoted to Goddess Rukmini. This temple is located on the shores of the Chandrabhaga River and is also renowned as the Panduranga Temple.

The main entrance of this temple is called the Namdev Gate. Some other attractions of this pilgrimage site are the Vishnupad Temple, Trimbakeshwar Temple and Shri Ram Temple.

Shri Swami Samarth Temple

 

Akkalkot Temple is one of the most visited places in Solapur and was built in the memory of Shri Samarth Maharaj. The temple complex houses an ancient tree of Banyan which is the most important attraction of this temple. Akkalkot Temple is an amalgamation of five temples which are situated in close proximity to each other. This temple is blessed with a beautiful architecture and comprises of around 97 pillars. The journey from Solapur to Akkalkot temple takes around 1 hour and is a peaceful experience in its own.

Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary

 

The Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary, located in Solapur is famous for the rare bird great Indian bustard, also known as maldhok. This sanctuary covers an area of around 8000 sq km and is a natural habitat of blackbuck, wolf, Indian fox, hyena and mongoose.

Bhuikot Fort

 

The Bhuikot Fort is famous for the Animal Park that is home to deer, rabbit, pigeon, monkey, duck and peacock, to name a few. The park also has various amusement facilities for children.