About Baramati
 

Location of Baramati

Baramati is located 99 Kms by road and 120 kms by rail from Pune, Pune, an industrial and education hub, 120 kms from Mumbai, is connected by air from major cities in India, and by road via expressway from Mumbai. A broad gauge rail line connects Baramati to Pune, with trains plying between the two cities daily.

Baramati is located 99 Kms by road and 120 kms by rail from Pune, Pune, an industrial and education hub, 120 kms from Mumbai, is connected by air from major cities in India, and by road via expressway from Mumbai. A broad gauge rail line connects Baramati to Pune, with trains plying between the two cities daily.

History of Baramati

Baramati has a rich cultural heritage. The famous Kashivishweshwar temple on the western bank of Karaha river was constructed during 800 B.C. ,and the famous poet Sridhar who wrote Shivleelamrut a holy scripture belongs to this city

Baramati was under Yadav's rule, which was later taken over by Bahamani rulers. The famous Babuji Naik constructed the Sidheshwara temple whose reference is observed in the poems written by Great poet Moropant one of famous poet of Maharashtra.Such great poet also belongs to Baramati.There are many more religious temples in and around Baramati.

Today's famous political and social leader Sri Sharadchandraji Pawar who was born here, is working diligently for the development of Baramati. Thanks to him and his team, Baramati has now attained a place on the international map.

In the recent past, Baramati got an opportunity to present itself at an international level due to the Industrial development and advancement in the field of Education.

In the future, Baramati is slated to be one of the highly developed cities in India, enhancing the lives of the common man and poor farmer, alike. The latest technologies will be implemented in the day-to-day life of the people here.

Areas of pilgrimage around Baramati are Morgaon, (35 Km) and Jejuri (65 Km) towards Pune

 

 

 

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