Aurangabad city.

Aurangabad is a city in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

It is the administrative headquarters of Aurangabad

district and is the largest city in the Marathwada region.

Located on a hilly upland terrain in the Deccan Traps,

Aurangabad is the fourth-most populous urban area in

Maharashtra with a population of 1,175,116.

The city is known as a major production center of cotton

textile and artistic silk fabrics. Several prominent

educational institutions, including Dr. Babasaheb

Ambedkar Marathwada University, are located in the city.

The city is also a popular tourism hub, with tourist

destinations like the Ajanta and Ellora caves lying on its

outskirts, both of which have been designated as

UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 1983.

Before the Islamic rulers held their sway over

Aurangabad, it was a prominent Buddhist settlement.

And the Ajanta Caves, dating from 2 BC, are great

memorabilia of this fact. Ajanta Caves are a complex of

30 Buddhist caves. Today, these caves are designated as

a UNESCO Heritage site and contains many fine

masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.

The wall paintings at the caves depict the past lives and

rebirths of Buddha and carry rock-cut sculptures of

Buddhist deities. Ajanta Caves are situated on rocky

cliffs at the side of a U-shaped gorge by the small river of

Waghur. There are many beautiful waterfalls in the close

vicinity.

Timings: 9 AM to 5 PM opens on all days except Monday.

Entry fees: INR 10 for Indians and INR 250 for foreign

nationals (extra INR 25 for entry with camera).

Ajanta caves

Bibi ka maqbara

Simply speaking: this is a miniature version of the world

renowned Taj Mahal. Just like Taj Mahal, this is also a symbol

of love. This striking monument was constructed some time

from 1651-1661 by Emperor Aurangzeb and is dedicated to his

wife Dilras Banu Begum. Dilras Begum was the first wife of

Aurangzeb and she passed away in 1657 due to post-delivery

complications.

After the death of his beloved wife, the emperor commissioned

the construction of lavish Bibi ka Maqbara (meaning Tomb of

the Lady). Identical to the Taj, this monument is beautified by 4

minarets on 4 corners. Built on an elevated platform, one can

enter the monument from three sides. The interiors of Bibi ka

Maqbara are glorified with fine carvings, gorgeous designs and

rare marbles.

Timings: 6 AM to 6 PM

Entry fees: INR 15 for Indians and INR 200 for foreign

nationals.

Daulatabad fort

Just 11 KM away from Aurangabad lies the majestic Daulatabad

Fort. Situated 200M above sea level, there is a lot of history

centering around this fort. Daulatabad was a small and

insignificant city along the caravan route in the sixth century.

Then in 1187, Yadava king Bhillama V built the first fort at the

exact site. Daulatabad got a real facelift when during the reign of

Muhammad bin Tughluq, it was named the capital of the country.

The population of Delhi is known to have been shifted to

Daulatabad at a short notice to meet the demands of Muhammad

bin Tughluq. But after a short stay, the emperor again shifted his

base back to Delhi, leaving Daulatabad as forlorn as it once was.

But the Daulatabad Fort is a striking monument from those times.

Today, the fort is hailed as one of the tourist wonders of

Maharastra. A hike up to the ramparts of this fort offers

panoramic views of the entire city. Situated on a hill, Daulatabad

Fort was not only impregnable but it also has great samples of

exquisite architecture.

Timings: 9 AM – 6 PM

Entry fees: INR 10 for Indians and INR 100 for Foreign nationals.

Ellora caves

A bit younger than Ajanta Caves, and more scattered, are the

Ellora Caves. Built during the late 5-10 centuries, these caves

represent various religions (Buddhism, Jainism and Hinduism).

Ellora Caves are considered to be one of the “largest rock-cut

monastery-temple cave complexes in the world”. This ancient

complex is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The caves in

Ellora are multi-leveled and each level has its own story.

There are a total of 34 caves in the Ellora complex, and out of

these Cave 1, 2 and 16 are a definite visit. While Cave 1

contains a Buddhist Vihara and 8 monastic cells, Cave 2 has 12

intricately carved pillars and a carving of Lord Buddha seated

on a lion. The doorway also features many beautiful Buddhist

carvings. Cave 16 is the highlight of Ellora Caves and contains

largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world. It has the

Kailash Temple containing the chariot shaped monument of

Lord Shiva.

Timings: Sunrise to Sunset (remains closed on Tuesdays)

Entry fees: INR 30 for Indians and INR 500 for foreign nationals.

Lonar lake

Lonar Lake, also known as Lonar crater, is a notified

National Geo-heritage Monument, saline, soda lake,

located at Lonar in Buldhana district, Maharashtra, India.

Lonar Lake was created by an asteroid collision with earth

impact during the Pleistocene Epoch.

It is one of the four known, hyper-velocity, impact craters

in basaltic rock anywhere on Earth. The other three

basaltic impact structures are in southern Brazil. [6]

Lonar Lake has a mean diameter of 1.2 kilometers (3,900

ft) and is about 137 meters (449 ft) below the crater rim.

The meteor crater rim is about 1.8 kilometers (5,900 ft) in

diameter.

Lonar Crater sits inside the Deccan Plateau - a massive

plain of volcanic basalt rock created by eruptions some

65 million years ago. Its location in this basalt field

suggested to some geologists that it was a volcanic

crater. Today, however, Lonar Crater is understood to be

the result of a meteorite impact that occurred between

35,000 and 50,000 years ago.The water in the lake is

both saline and alkaline.

Himayat bagh

If you want to spend some time admiring the greenery of

Aurangabad, then the best place to visit would be the lush

gardens of Himayat Bagh. As the history of this Mughal Garden

goes, before its construction, the place was a marshland close to

the living quarters of Aurangzeb.

But the dampness of the marsh did not auger well for the health

of Aurangzeb, so he had the marsh filled up and the reclaimed

land was then used to build a lavish garden. The beautiful

Himayat Bagh is spread across 300 acres and was built in 17th

century.

The park is decorated with various herbs, flowers and plants.

Presently, the garden is used as a Fruit Research Station and

Nursery.

Zainuddin Shirzai’s Maqbara & Tomb of

Aurangzeb

The landscape of Aurangabad has not only been beautified by the

Buddhist monks and Mughal rulers, there was a Saint who

deserves some credit as well.

Yes, we are talking about Zainuddin Shirazi, who was a saint of

the Chishti order. Zainuddin devoted his life to the well-being of

Aurangabad dwellers. So, shortly after the death of this saint, a

grand mausoleum was erected in his honor.

What is also significant about this monument is that: towards the

West of Zainuddin Shirzai’s Maqbara lies the Tomb of Aurangzeb.

There are other tombs of other royal family members in close

vicinity.

Aurangabad Railway Station.

Aurangabad railway station is a railway station located on the

Secunderabad-Manmad section which mainly services Aurangabad

City. This railway station comes under the Nanded division of the South

Central Railway zone and has rail connectivity with major cities such

as Hyderabad, Delhi, Nizamabad, Nagpur, Nasik, Pune, Nanded, and

Latur Road.

Aurangabad Railway Station was opened in 1900. It was made by the

7th Nizam of Hyderabad Mir Osman Ali Khan. His highness Nizam

made Godavari Valley Railway Company under the Nizam's Guaranteed

State Railway. In 1876 work began during the regime of the 6th Nizam

Mir Mahbub Ali Khan. The first line between Hyderabad and Bezwada

was constructed.

The first broad gauge line between Secundrabad and Wadi was

constructed in 1885. Hyderabad – Manmad line work completed in

1900. Hyderabad – Jaipur meter line work started and was completed

in 1906.

In 1950 Nizam granted railway was nationalized and merged in India

railway. In 1992, 94-meter gauge work of Secundrabad manmad line

was completed. [1] In 2004, the Nizam railway line was made broad

gauge by Indian railway.

Grishneshwar Temple

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, sometimes referred to as the

Ghrneshwar or Dhushmeshwar Temple, is one of the shrines

dedicated to Lord Shiva that is referenced in the Shiva

Purana.The word Ghrneshwara means "lord of compassion". The

temple is an important pilgrimage site in the Shaiva tradition of

Hinduism, which considers it as the last or twelfth Jyotirlinga

(linga of light). This pilgrimage site is located in Ellora (also

called Verul), less than a kilometer from Ellora Caves - a UNESCO

World Heritage site. It is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) north-

west of the city of Aurangabad, and about 300 kilometers (190

miles) east-northeast from Mumbai.

The temple structure was destroyed by the Delhi Sultanate in

13th and 14th-century. The temple went through several rounds

of rebuilding followed by re-destruction during the Mughal-

Maratha conflict. It was rebuilt in its current form in the 18th

century under the sponsorship of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of

Indore, after the fall of the Mughal Empire. [4] It is presently an

important and active pilgrimage site of the Hindus and attracts

long lines of devotees daily. Anyone can enter the temple

premises and its inner chambers, but to enter the sanctum

sanctorum core (garbha-ghrya) of the temple, the local Hindu

tradition demands that men must go bare-chested

Bhadra Maruti Temple, Khuldabad

Bhadra Maruti Temple, Khultabad is a temple dedicated to

the Hindu deity Hanuman, located at Khuldabad, near

Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The temple is located four

kilometers from the Ellora Caves.

At this temple, the idol of Hanuman is portrayed in a

reclining or sleeping posture. It is one of only three places

where Hanuman is represented in a sleeping posture. The

second noted place is a temple on the banks of Ganga at

Sangam in Allahabad and Uttar Pradesh and the third is at

Jam Sawali, Madhya Pradesh.

The Bhadra Maruti Temple is considered one of the tourist

attractions near Aurangabad and people gather in lakhs

during auspicious occasions like Hanuman Jayanti and Ram

Navami. People from Aurangabad and nearby places walk to

the temple to offer puja on Saturdays in the Hindu calendar

month of "Shraavana

Famous food

Naan qalia

Naan qalia is a dish that originates from Aurangabad,

Maharashtra in India. It is a concoction of mutton and a variety

of spices. Naan is a bread made in a tandoor (hot furnace),

while qalia is a mixture of mutton or beef and various spices

When Mohammad Tughlaq shifted his capital from Delhi to

Daulatabad, there was a mass exodus of people from Delhi to

Daulatabad. On the way to Daulatabad, the huge army of

Tughlaq was exhausted. It was a difficult task to provide such a

big army with food.

So the royal bawarchis (royal cooks) dug a hot furnace and

rolled out thousands of naan. Meanwhile, qalia was prepared by

slowly cooking either Beef or Mutton and adding number of

local spices in the huge degh cauldron. Later on, this dish was

commonly eaten by sipahi Soldiers and was also called

'siphaaiyon ka khana' or 'fauji ka khana'.

It is commonly made in Aurangabad and specially in Weddings

as well as on special occasionsThe naan are prepared in an

open clay oven, which is mounted in a hole in the ground. The

fire is from a side hole. The baker (generally called as bhatiyara)

sits next to the oven and places the naan in the oven for baking,

these naan are picked out with specially designed rods. These

Naan are quite fluffy.

Famous food

Misal Pav

Misal pav (Marathi: मिसळपाव) is a popular dish from

Maharashtra, India. It consists of misal (a spicy curry usually

made from moth beans) and pav (a type of Indian bread

roll).The final dish is topped with farsan or sev, onions, lemon

and coriander (cilantro). It is usually served with bread or rolls

toasted with butter and buttermilk or curd and papad. It is

served as a breakfast dish, as a snack and also as a full meal.

Misal pav from "Nashik" is known for its high spice content and

unique taste.There are different versions of misal pav such as

Kolhapuri misal, Khandeshi misal, and Puneri misal; the first

part indicates the regional origin. Other types are kalya

masalyachi misal, shev misal, and dahi (yoghurt) misal.

Misal is prepared in part with sprouted lentils and has less

water content and a watery, spicy "cut" or "bite". It has two

parts, a thick curry of matki, called "usal", and watery gravy,

also called rassa.Usually people mix these two according to

their taste and requirement. When moth beans are

unavailable, it is sometimes prepared using mung beans. It

may be garnished with Indian snack noodles. The Moth curry or

Usal form is prepared using onion, ginger, garlic and other

spices.

FESTIVAL

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi was also known as Ganeshotsav is a popular

festival celebrated all over Maharashtra. In Aurangabad, the

festival is celebrated with an equal fervor, pomp and show.

The celebrations last over a course of 10 days where various

Ganesha pandals are set up all over the city. Prayers and aartis

are held in the mornings and evenings. Travelers can enjoy the

experience of unique decorated themes for each such Ganesh

Pandal. Ganesha idols are immersed in the river on the last day of

the festival with lots of prayers and dancing marking a great

celebration.

Ganesh Chaturthi (ISO: Gaṇeśa Chaturthī), also known as

Vinayaka Chaturthi (Vināyaka Chaturthī), is a Hindu festival

celebrating the arrival of Lord Ganesha to earth from Kailash

Parvat with his mother Goddess Parvati / Gauri. The festival is

marked with the installation of Ganesha clay idols privately in

homes, or publicly on elaborate pandals (temporary stages).

Observations include chanting of Vedic hymns and Hindu texts

such as, prayers and brata (fasting). Offerings and prasadam from

the daily prayers, that are distributed from the pandal to the

community, include sweets such as modaka as it is believed to be

a favorite of Lord Ganesh

Festivals

Paithan Festival

Eknath Sashti is a festival held on the day on which the

sant eknath left his body in the River Godavari and took

Jala samadhi at Paithan. The day occurs every year in

Falgun (a Marathi month usually occurring in March or

April

The famous Paithan Fair also known as Paithan Yatra is

held in the shrine of 'Sant Eknath' at the Paithan village,

about 56 kms. south of Aurangabad. It falls in the month of

March or April on 'Nath Shastri' day and is celebrated with

great enthusiasm for about 10 days. During the fair, large

number of people gather at the village on the banks of the

river Godavari to pay homage to the saint Eknath Maharaj.

POLITICAN

Imtiyaz Jaleel Sayed

Imtiyaz Sayed is current MP from Aurangabad Central

[Maharashtra]. She belongs to All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul

Muslimeen [ AIMIM ]. Sayed Imtiyaz Jaleel (Urdu: جلیلاِمتیازسیّد ;

born 10 August 1968) is an Indian politician and member of

the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen.

He was elected as a member of the Maharashtra Legislative

Assembly from the Aurangabad central constituency of

Maharashtra in the Assembly Election of 2014.In 2019

General Elections, Jaleel was elected as Member of

Parliament, Lok Sabha from Aurangabad Lok Sabha

Constituency.

In 2019 She was elected as MP from Aurangabad Central

2. In 2014 She was elected as MLA from Aurangabad Central

POLITICAN

SushilKumar RamNaresh Singh

SushilKumar RamNaresh Singh SushilKumar RamNaresh Singh is

current MP from Aurangabad [Bihar]. He belongs to Bharatiya

Janata Party [ BJP ]. Sushil Kumar Singh (born 27 June 1963) is an

Indian politician and is currently a Member of Parliament in the

16th Lok Sabha from Aurangabad Lok Sabha constituency in

Bihar.

He has been elected as a Member of Parliament in the 12th Lok

Sabha and the 15th Lok Sabha.He is a member of Bharatiya

Janata Party, which is ruling party in the Indian Parliament. He is

a member of the Standing committee on Energy and Consultative

Committee of Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in the 15th

Lok Sabha.

He joined Bhartiya Janata Party on 7 March 2014 in presence of

Rajnath Singh. Earlier he was associated with Janata Dal (United),

the ruling party in the state of Bihar.

1. In 2019 He was elected as MP from Aurangabad[ BJP ].

2. In 2014 He was elected as MP from Aurangabad[ BJP ].

3. In 2009 He was elected as MP from Aurangabad[ BJP ].

FAMOUS HOTELS

AURANGABAD GYMKHANA CLUB

(HOTEL AGC)

Hotel AGC in Aurangabad (Club hotel in Aurangabad), is

a Club cum hotel property with 3 star facilities, spread

over two and half acres lush green landscape.

The property which is one of the best hotels in

Aurangabad is located close to the airport and easily

accessible from the railway station and bus station, the

hotel features 100 well-appointed rooms with all

modern amenities offering warm hospitality and value

for money services. We have a vegetarian restaurant,

with 24 hour room service, banquet halls, conference

halls and board room with scanning, copying and

printing facilities. Attached is an exclusive health club

with swimming pool.

For the health and beauty conscious, we have gents

and ladies beauty parlor and rejuvenation massage

therapies. Ours is the best three star budget hotel in

Aurangabad.

FAMOUS HOTELS

Vivanta Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Vivanta Aurangabad sits within landscaped gardens

and a running track, just 20-minute drive from

Aurangabad Chikkalthana Airport and Railway

Station. An outdoor pool, pampering spa treatments

and a fitness centre are available. It offers free WiFi

access.

Tease Bar serves alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Breakfast can be enjoyed at Latitude Restaurant.

The spacious and air-conditioned rooms are equipped

with a satellite TV and personal safe. Private

balconies overlook the garden or pool. En suite

bathrooms come with a bathtub and shower facilities.

Vivanta Aurangabad is a good stop-over for guests

visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ellora

and Ajanta Caves. Free parking is available.

Guests can arrange day trips or rent cars at the

tour desk. The hotel also provides business services

like fax and photocopying. Laundry services and a

souvenir shop are also available. Croquet can be

played at the property. Guests can enjoy Chinese

cuisine at the specialty restaurant, Tea House.

MARKETS

Gul Mandi Market (Aurangabad)

The heart of the old Aurangabad.This area is mostly crowded, as

'mandi' means market.

An example of how a typical Indian marketplace is like.

Situated right here is the famous 'Supari Hanuman' temple. It's

spire is ornately carved and painted. Observe the laning system,

the architecture of the old buildings here.

Every place has a distinct bazaar, so does Aurangabad. Amongst

all the famous and well-known ones, Gul Mandi is the largest

bazaar in Aurangabad.

Trading of the famous Himroo shawls and saree takes place

here. Himroo is known for its cloth & the intricate designs

inspired by peacocks, flowers, etc from the caves of Ajanta &

Ellora.

MALLS

Prozone Mall Aurangabad

Prozone Aurangabad, designed to be a ‘horizontal mall’ on

the lines of international developments,

Prozone Mall is one of the largest, as well as one of the

first horizontally designed shopping malls in India.[ It has

over 600,000 sq ft (56,000 m2) of retail space[3] and was

the first modern mall in

Aurangabad.

is spread over 20 acres (8.1 ha). It is a two floor (ground +

1st level) structure. The mall was inaugurated on 8

October 2010 by Hrithik Roshan.

Prozone Aurangabad has more than 150 retail stores

selling top local and international brands, a five-screen

cinema complex, 40,000 sq ft (3,700 m2) family

entertainment centre and 3000 parking bays.

There are also plans to build an office complex above the

centre. A business class hotel will be constructed to

complement the precinct. Additionally, high rise

apartments and row bungalows are constructed parallel

to the mall.

Hospitals

JJ Plus Hospitals Aurangabad & NEURON

International

JJ Plus Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. Aurangabad is committed to always

providing a quality, caring experience for our patients, our

communities, and those who serve them.

Quality, Caring and Service are the sentinel guideposts for JJ Plus

Hospitals, forming the foundation for the hospital's journey from

good to great.

Our Patients and Communities are our primary reason for

existence. They are at the heart of our mission.

Our communities are comprised of our associates, our physicians,

other caregivers, and the residents of the areas we serve.

VISION

JJ Plus Hospitals Pvt. Ltd. Aurangabad will be an innovative,

leading regional health system dedicated to advancing the health

and transforming the lives of the people we serve through

excellent clinical quality; accessible, patient-centred, caring

service; and unmatched Doctors and employee commitment

Aurangabad Airport

Aurangabad Airport

(IATA: IXU, ICAO: VAAU), is a public airport located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It is located about 5.5 km east of the city centre, and 11 km from Aurangabad Railway Station, along the Aurangabad-Nagpur State Highway. The airport is owned and operated by the Airports Authority of India, with one passenger terminal with 190,000 square-feet floor area.

The Maharashtra Government approved renaming the airport after Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj on 5 March 2020 and said that the cabinet decision would be sent to the Union civil aviation ministry for approval

On 26 April 1993, Indian Airlines Flight 491 (IC 491), A Boeing 737-2A8 (Registered VT-ECQ) was on its connecting route from Delhi to Mumbai with en route stops at Jaipur, Udaipur and Aurangabad. The heavily laden aircraft started its takeoff from Aurangabad's runway 09 in hot and humid temperatures. After lifting off almost at the end of the runway, it impacted heavily with a lorry on a highway at the end of the runway. The left main landing gear, left engine bottom cowling and thrust reverser impacted the left side of the truck at a height of nearly seven feet from the level of the road.

LIFESTYLE OF AURANGABAD

Lifestyle is the interests, opinions, behaviours, and behavioural

orientations of an individual, group, or culture. ... The broader

sense of lifestyle as a "way or style of living" has been documented

since 1961. Lifestyle is a combination of determining intangible or

tangible factors.

Aurangabad, the place of confluence of historical heritage and the

developing industrial zones. It has been named after the Mughal

emperor Aurangzeb. The place is surrounded by many historical

monuments, at the same time bearing the flag of administrative

headquarters of the Marathwada division.

This city offers its visitors always eventful experience from ancient

UNESCO Heritage Sites to the fastest growing city of Asia

Crimes In Aurangabad

Crimes Against Women

The chart below shows how the rate of crimes against women

in Aurangabad have changed since 2010. The crime rate

represents the number of crime incidences per 100,000

women in the city.

Comparison with national average

The following chart shows a comparison of the heinous crimes

against women recorded in Aurangabad to the national

average over the past five years. These crimes have been

categorized separately since they are more serious in nature.

Crime rate represents the number of crime incidences per

100,000 of the population of the city.

Property Crimes

The chart below shows how the rate of property crimes in

Aurangabad have changed since 2010. Crime rate represents

the number of crime incidences per 100,000 of the population

of the city.

Aurangabad Police

Maharashtra Police (Marathi: िहाराष्ट्र पोमिस, IAST:

Mahārāṣṭra Pulīs Sēvā, formerly Bombay State Police) is the

law enforcement agency responsible for the Indian state of

Maharashtra.

It is headed by Director General of Police and

headquartered in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

It is one of the largest police departments in the country,

having about 35 district police units in the state.

The Maharashtra Police Department has a strength of

nearly 1.95 lakh. [1] It also has 15,000 women in its force.

Corona virus Cases In Aurangabad

Aurangabad district in Maharashtra’s Marathwada

region reported its biggest overnight spike on Thursday

with 230 new cases of COVID-19 over a 12-hour span to

take the district’s tally to 4,266.

Also read: Coronavirus: Maharashtra adds 3,721 cases

as tally crosses 1.35 lakh mark

Authorities said that 124 of these were from Aurangabad

city, while the remaining 106 emerged from the rural

areas of the district, which is a virus hotbed in the

region.

As many as 218 persons have succumbed to the virus

thus far, with at least 10 COVID-19 related fatalities

being reported on Wednesday.

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