#Khidrapur Village

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"Khidrapur : Seek Blessings from the Almighty"

Khidrapur is famous for the Kopeshwar Temple, Kolhapur district, Maharashtra. It is right at the border of Maharashtra and Karnataka and is accessible from Sangli. Built in the 12th century by Shilahara king Gandhar Aditya between 1109 and 1178 CE, it is today's most popular destination. Situated at the east of Kolhapur, the ancient and artistic temple on the banks of the Krishna River is an eye-catching beauty for visitors.

History of Khidrapur

The entire Temple has parts named Swarga Mandapa, Sabha Mandap, Kaksha as well as Garbha Guha. The exterior shows the stunning carvings of the deities and sacred figures. You can spot Vishnu and Shivling facing north in the entire place.

The semicircular ceiling is a major attraction for visitors. The separate Pandal, old pillars, hall, and the god's cravings make this Temple very attractive. The village panchayat located in the Kolhapur district of Maharashtra today is very famous for this temple. Plenty of visitors around the world come to relish the beauty of the location.

Significance of the Khidrapur

There is a legend associated with this Temple. The belief is that Daksha, who didn't like the youngest daughter Sati marrying Lord Shiva, had conducted a Yagna where he had not invited the couple. The town had once witnessed the two major battles, one of which took place in 1058 CE between Chalukya king Ahavamalla and the Chola King Rajendra.

The second Battle had taken place between Shilahara King Bhoja II and Devagiri Yadav King Singham II. The history of ancient cities in Maharashtra is very famous today because of this Temple. The temple has plenty of different sections and also the depiction regarding the periods of these kings.

There are dozens of inscriptions on the outside as well as inside of the temple. They are still in good condition still for giving the knowledge regarding the culture back then. Besides, you can also hit the nearby market to buy some Authentic Kolhapuri traditional products.

How to reach Khidrapur 

The best time to visit this location is from June to September. It is open between 7 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Again you can visit it between 4 p.m. and 8 p.m.

By Road - You can reach the location by road by considering private vehicles and Cabs. Kurundwad, Jaysingpur, Ichalkaranji are some of the nearby towns that can give road connectivity to Khidrapur.

By Train - The nearest railway station is Kolhapur railways station. The distance is approximately 60 Km from the main site.

By Air - Kolhapur airport is approximately 56 Km away from Khidrapur. It has daily running flights connecting different parts of the country. 

Things to do

It is one of the top sightseeing places in Kolhapur and is good enough for giving you a glimpse of the Temple.

It's worth noting that you cannot expect bungee jumping to be any other kind of adventurous sport in this place. But the remarkable time of stay in this historical place will be quite significant for you and your family.Kolhapur traditional shopping is very famous here. So, on your way back home, you can buy some for yourself.

Final words

So, what are you waiting for? Just grab the opportunity to enjoy a time of stay there with your family or friends. The location will be incredibly beautiful for a fun time.

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Salman Khan enjoys a massive fan following in B-town. The superstar recently made headlines for keeping up the promise he made to help in the construction of several houses in the state of Maharashtra.

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Salman Khan enjoys a massive fan following in B-town. The superstar recently made headlines for keeping up the promise he made to help in the construction of several houses in the state of Maharashtra.

Yes, you heard that right. The ‘Bharat’ actor had promised to help the flood-affected Khidrapur village in Maharashtra. Salman helped several villages, that were struck by excessive rains in the…

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★ Salman Khan keeps his word; begins construction of 70 houses in flood-hit Khidrapur village in Maharashtra!

Aug 29, 2020 

Salman Khan is loved not just for his on-screen avatar and super hit films but also for his social work. His organization ‘Being Human’ has been praised all over for improving the conditions of many. And now, another significant contribution of the superstar has come to light.

In February this year, Salman Khan had announced on his Instagram page that he has collaborated with Gurugram-based Elan group, run by Akash Kapoor and Ravish Kapoor, for adopting the Khidrapur village in Maharashtra. It is situated in the Kolhapur district and is famous for the Kopeshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This village was ravaged by the floods last year and Salman announced that they’ll be rebuilding the home of those affected by it.

A few days ago, Rajendra Patil Yadravkar, cabinet minister in the Maharashtra government, tweeted that the work on 70 affected houses has finally begun. The tweet also mentioned Salman Khan. He also posted a series of pictures which showed the minister doing a ‘bhoomipujan’ ceremony. The district collector Daulat Desai can also be seen in one of the pictures.

According to a report, the state government has given Rs. 95,000 for the construction of each of the houses. The rest of the expenses will be borne by Salman Khan and Elan Foundation. Akash Kapoor that all those whose houses were destroyed would get a residence measuring 250 square feet each.

The sarpanch of the village, Haider Khan Mokashi stated that the villagers are extremely happy with this development. They said that they are proud of Salman Khan for helping this tiny hamlet situated in a corner of the state.

Salman Khan will next be seen in the action-packed film, Radhe – Your Most Wanted Bhai. It was to be released on Eid 2020 but due to the Coronavirus-induced lockdown, it has been postponed indefinitely. Before that, he’ll be seen on the TV as the host of 'Bigg Boss Season 14' in October.

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Salman Khan keeps his promise, helps rebuild 70 houses in Maharashtra’s flood-affected Khidrapur village

Salman Khan has done a noble deed. He mad made a promise and kept it. He helped rebuild houses in Maharashtra’s flood-affected Khidrapur Village. The actor had adopted the village which was hugely affected by the floods in 2019. Also Read – Bigg Boss 14: Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah’s Disha Vakani aka Dayaben to enter Salman Khan’s show?

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Salman Khan holds his word; begins the construction of 70 houses

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Salman Khan keeps up with his promise to help in the construction of 70 houses in the flood-hit Khidrapur village of Kolhapur | Hindi Movie News

Salman Khan enjoys a massive fan following in B-town. The superstar recently made headlines for keeping up the promise he made to help in the construction of several houses in the state of Maharashtra.

Yes, you heard that right. The ‘Bharat’ actor had promised to help the flood-affected Khidrapur village in Maharashtra. Salman helped several villages, that were struck by excessive rains in the western region of the state of Maharashtra. The Cabinet Minister in the Maharashtra government, recently took to his Twitter handle to thank the actor and declared that the construction of 70 affected houses in Maharashtra’s Khidrapur village is initiated.

He shared pictures from the ‘bhoomipujan’ ceremony in the Khidrapur village in the Kolhapur district.

During the lockdown, Salman was at his Panvel farmhouse The actor even shot a song at his farm featuring Jacqueline Fernandez. Titled ‘Tere Bina’, his fans showered love and praises on the song. It went viral on social media in no time.

On the work front, Salman has ‘Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai’ co-starring Disha Patani in the pipeline. The movie also starred Randeep Hooda and Jackie Shroff in key roles.

Salman also has films like ‘Kick 2’ and ‘Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali’.

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Salman Khan is loved not just for his on-screen avatar and super hit films but also for his social work. His organization ‘Being Human’ has been praised all over for improving the conditions of many. And now, another significant contribution of the superstar has come to light.

In February this year, Salman Khan had announced on his Instagram page that he has collaborated with Gurugram-based Elan group, run by Akash Kapoor and Ravish Kapoor, for adopting the Khidrapur village in Maharashtra. It is situated in the Kolhapur district and is famous for the Kopeshwar Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva. This village was ravaged by the floods last year and Salman announced that they’ll be rebuilding the home of those affected by it.

A few days ago, Rajendra Patil Yadravkar, cabinet minister in the Maharashtra government, tweeted that the work on 70 affected houses has finally begun. The tweet also mentioned Salman Khan. He also posted a series of pictures which showed the minister doing a ‘bhoomipujan’ ceremony. The district collector Daulat Desai can also be seen in one of the pictures. According to a report, the state government has given Rs. 95,000 for the construction of each of the houses. The rest of the expenses will be borne by Salman Khan and Elan Foundation. Akash Kapoor that all those whose houses were destroyed would get a residence measuring 250 square feet each.

The sarpanch of the village, Haider Khan Mokashi stated that the villagers are extremely happy with this development. They said that they are proud of Salman Khan for helping this tiny hamlet situated in a corner of the state.

Salman Khan will next be seen in the action-packed film, Radhe – Your Most Wanted Bhai. It was to be released on Eid 2020 but due to the Coronavirus-induced lockdown, it has been postponed indefinitely. Before that, he’ll be seen on the TV as the host of 'Bigg Boss Season 14' in October.

खिद्रापूर ता. शिरोळ येथील महापुरात पडझड झालेल्या घरांची पुर्नबांधणी करण्यासाठी एलान फाऊंडेशन (दिल्ली) व अभिनेते सलमान खान यांनी जबाबदारी घेतलेल्या ७० घरांच्या पायाभरणीचा शुभारंभ पार पडला. pic.twitter.com/clDOWvp3xE

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India Travel is unique. There is so much you can explore that you can get lost in the options. Most of the times you are not even aware of the options available and you end up going to cliché places only.

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While your India Travel plan should definitely have the famous monuments like Taj Mahal, it is the experiences that would give you the real flavor of this nation.

Top 12 India Travel Experiences

So, let me take you through some Indian experiences that you can include in your travel itinerary.

1. Explore the Wildlife of Indian Forests

In the culture that is overwhelming, sometimes the countries wildlife takes a back seat. Remember India is home to unique species including Tigers, Lions, Single Horned Rhinos, Elephants. Indian forests and jungles are full of animal species that would amaze you.

Collarwali Tigress at Pench National Park

Most forests come under the forests department who are responsible for conserving and preserving them. This means the entry is restricted. It is usually accessible through guided safaris, where a forest jeep and a forest guide will take you around and show you flora and fauna of the forest. Some national parks also offer elephant safaris, walking safaris and boat safaris too.

All safaris are worth exploring. Imagine sitting in a boat surrounded by lush green forest and animals just doing their regular business and birds flying all over.

Single-horned Rhinoceros grazing at Hollong

Some national parks like Pench, known for being the setting of Mowgli allow you to live in tree houses. There are some forests with lovely tribal villages or forts and this where you get to explore nature and ancient aboriginal culture.

Read More – Our Complete Guide to Planning Wildlife Holidays

2. Understand the Indian Temple Architecture

Growing up in the northern state of Punjab, I grew oblivious to the stunning temples that exist in most of India. I discovered the temple architecture pretty late in life. However, once enticed, I can not just get enough of them. The more I visit an ancient Indian temple, the more I discover, an architecture that is soaked in stories, legends, philosophy, aesthetics, and history.

I highly recommend that you visit at least one set of ancient Indian temples, whichever part of the country you visit.

If you are visiting for the first time and doing the most popular Delhi, Agra & Jaipur circuit, consider extending it to include Khajuraho.

Kandariya Mahadev Temple at Khajuraho

Heading to the Himalayas? check out Jageshwar Dham in Uttarakhand or Stone and Wood Temples of Himachal Pradesh.

Southern States

If you are doing southern states, you would be spoilt for choices, wherever you go, you will find beautiful temples. My favorite cities to explore south Indian temples would be Kanchipuram and Thanjavur. Both present the two prominent temple architecture styles – Pallava & Cholas. Kerala has its own slanting roof architecture dominated by wood.

Brihadeeswara Temple popularly called the Big Temple or Thanjavur Temple

In the West, you should not miss Kailash temple at Ellora or Kopeshwar Temple in Khidrapur.

Eastern states, check out the lovely Terracotta temples of Bishnupur or the Puri, Bhubaneshwar, and Konark in Odisha.

In the North East, there is Kamakhya temple near Guwahati and then the temple town of Sibasagar.

Even the touristy Goa has its own style of Goan temple architecture.

Look for the material used in the making of a temple, the motifs used, the stories carves, the style of Shikhara or the superstructure, the presiding deity and local folklore when you visit an Indian temple.

Check out our series on Temples of India

3. Visit a Museum for some time travel

Museums are not really our strong point when it comes to popular tourist places. Having said that, to meet India of a different space and time, you do need to check out some of our museums. Your travel cannot be complete without visiting a few museums.

Shiva Lila from Tanjore Gallery

Archaeological Survey of India has many museums full of ancient artifacts, specially excavated sculptures that are like a treasure hunt. Ask a curator to take you around the museum, and you will discover the stories and technologies of good old days of the nation.

Delhi, I highly recommend the National Museum and Sulabh Toilets Museum

Mumbai check-out the Bhau Daji Lad museum that documents the city of Mumbai and its rich & diverse history

Chennai – the Egmore Museum has the best of Chola bronzes

Kolkata, we have the oldest of Indian Museums called India Museum

Hyderabad has Salarjung museum for history and a very innovative Sudha Car Museum

Jaipur has the Albert Hall Museum

Ahmedabad has Calico Museum

Vizag has a submarine museum

Every state capital and major archaeological sites have impressive museums. Mathura museum has some of the best gems of Mathura school of Art.

Buddha statue in Mathura School of Art style in Red Stone at Mathura Museum

Do not hesitate & request the staff to show you the museum. The documentation and guided tours are still in the making. Hopefully, this should change soon.

4. Enjoy Indian Cuisine in a Thali

You would probably eat Indian food primarily during your India tour. However, make sure you try a local Thali whichever part of the country you set out to explore. A Thali is a full platter that comes with many dishes, sometimes as many as 30+.

Rajasthani Thali

Thali meal usually comes in a round plate, with different bowls carrying different dishes. Some items are common but Thali from every region is different. It is full of local cuisine, local and seasonal vegetables and side dishes like pickles, lassi or sweets.

You must experience a local Thali whichever part of the country your India Itinerary takes you to.

Satvik Thali in an Indian Ashram

I also recommend that you try a meal at a local temple or an ashram. This would be simple yet wholesome food that is served with a lot of gratitude. It is almost always served free though you are free to contribute to the temple after the meal.

Check out our detailed post on – 15 Best Indian Thalis to explore Indian Cuisine

5. Converse with an Indian River

Ancient Indian Civilizations grew on the banks of rivers. Even today, almost every major city or town has a river or two flowing through it.

Rivers are considered Goddesses for their life-sustaining waters or mothers for they nurture us with their water. The tradition today lives in the form of river worship. In many places, you will see temples dedicated to major rivers like Ganga, Yamuna, Narmada, and Kaveri.

Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat in Varanasi

I strongly suggest that you attend at least one Arti of a river that you may be passing by. The most well-known river Artis are:

Ganga Arti at Dashashwamedha Ghat in Varanasi

Ganga Arti in Haridwar & Rishikesh

Saryu Arti in Ayodhya

Yamuna Arti in Mathura & Vrindavan

Narmada Arti in Maheshwar

Tapti Arti in Burhanpur

Most of these Artis is done in the evening, just after sunset. Lit up lamps reflecting in the waters of the river look beautiful. This is not a formal event where you need an invitation. Just land up at the place where Arti is performed, and be a part of it.

Sunset time over the mighty Brahmaputra river, Guwahati

You can also take cruises on rivers like Ganga and Brahmaputra or boat rides on rivers like Chambal and Mandovi.

6. Go Shopping in Indian Bazaars

Markets are a microcosm of a culture, an indicator of what is consumed by that land. Now, of course, we have new age shopping malls in almost all big and small cities.

My favorite go -to places are old style markets where small vendors bring their stuff to sell. You will be surprised how these markets are dominated by women.

Colorful Hyderabadi Bangles

Old markets have areas designated for different types of merchandise like one lane for clothes, another for jewelry and a different for spices. So, you get all your options in one place to choose from. In Goa, Mapusa market is even designed to make sure that you can buy the fish just before heading home.

Brassware at Chawri Bazaar

Indian markets are crowded and chaotic and buzzing with energy. I can bet this is the best place in the world to hone your negotiation skills. If you are not in a mood, just stand in a corner and see the ongoing negotiations. They are just a treat to watch.

Some of our favorite markets across the country are:

Delhi – Bazaars of Old Delhi or Chandni Chowk

Hyderabad – Laad Bazaar and the lanes around it

Goa – Anjuna Flea Market

Jaipur – Bapu Bazaar

Varanasi – Thatheri Gali

Chennai – T Nagar

Highly recommend that you spend a few hours in a local Indian market during your India Travel, no matter which part you travel to. You see a transactional world that is so much a part of any culture.

7. Hike to a Fort

In Sanskrit or Hindi, Fort is called Durg meaning something that is not easy to reach. So, the forts are usually located on hilltops from where the soldiers can keep an eye on any approaching danger of any kind. There are forts all along the long coastline of the nation.

Landscape view of Kumbhalgarh Fort, Rajasthan

Many forts are as large as a mid-sized city with villages living within the fort walls. Fortified with tall strong walls on which you can literally walk, these forts are a living heritage. Each fort has some unique construction to admire like Vijay Stambh in Chittorgarh Fort or the second longest wall of Kumbhalgarh Fort.

There are sea forts like Sindhudurg that have been standing in the middle of the see for 400+ years with a source of sweet water. There are forts like Jhansi made famous by the queen who ruled from here. And there are living forts like Orchha and Jaisalmer Fort.

India was made up of many small kingdoms until 1947. So, it is not difficult to find a fort anywhere in the country. Check out our series on – Forts of India

You can also try and live in a heritage hotel, which may have been a palace or a house of a noble family once upon a time.

8. Taste Street Food & Let your taste buds go wild

I can live on Indian Street Food. You find it everywhere, in the streets, in public places, outside colleges and universities and just about anywhere.

Ravi Gol Gappe Wala – Lucknow

Indian street food is generally tangy with a generous dose of spices. They work perfectly on the tongue, though on the stomach the effect may vary from person to person. The list of street food is exhaustive, but here are some popular options:

Pani Puri also called Gol Gappe or Puchkas Pao Bahji Aaloo Tikki Wada Pao Samosa Kachori Bhelpuri or Jhalmuri Bhajjis or Pakodas Bhutta or roasted corncob

My favorite cities for vegetarian street food are Indore, Lucknow & Ahmedabad. Though every city has something unique to offer in their platter of Indian street food.

Kalkatta Dahi Wada – Mouth watering Street food in Jaipur to try

9. Weave in a Textile Stop in your India Travel Plan

India has a long history of textiles and everything to do with textiles. The world came to us for textiles, for the dyed cloth in indigo. There are different weaves and patterns that have evolved over a period of time, over which we paint and we do embroidery, sometimes even with gold and silver and gemstones. Textile heritage of the country is incredible and one that you must explore beyond just shopping.

Colorful Handloom Saris – Maheshwar

Popular weaving hubs are Varanasi, Kanchipuram, Sri Kalahasti, Pochampally, Patan, Paithan, Bhagalpur, Maheshwar, Bishnupur among many others.

You can also see weaving being done at some of the Khadi Ashrams. Try to understand how the threads are woven together to make patterns on the garment.

Saris are the most beautiful example of the textile tradition of the nation. However, the woven cloth is used to stitch all kinds of garments and home linen.

Do include Textiles in your Indian tour – it is one of the few continuously living heritage of the country.

If you are a jewelry enthusiast, do explore the jewelry along with textiles. From tribal jewelry in beads and silver to gem-studded jewelry to junk jewelry on the roadside stalls – it is a world in itself to explore.

10. Fruits – Have you tasted our Mangoes?

Fruits thankfully still belong to their respective geographies despite all the initiatives to plant them elsewhere. Mango is the king of fruits for us and the best time to enjoy them fresh is peak summers.

Mango Fruit stalls in Panaji Market, Goa Summer Delights

Sometimes I feel we manage to tolerate the summers only because it brings Mangoes and other juicy fruits like melons with it. Most Indians would have fond Mango stories to tell.

We all fight about which Mango variety is the best. Everyone likes the one they grew up with. I love Banarasi Langda while my spouse thinks Alphonso is the best mango. There are mangoes that you cut and eat, the ones you suck and eat, the ones you make drinks from and eat and the ones you pickle to savor for the rest of the year.

Litchi and Bel are some other summer fruits found mostly in the foothills of Himalayas.

Enrich your India Travel by tasting these yummy fruits.

Read More – Pink & Purple Fruits of Goa

11. Explore the Rural Life and Artisan Villages during India Travel

You might have heard that real India lives in its village. I do not agree with that. I think urban areas may have similarities with urban pockets around the world. Rural regions are little more rooted in the culture and traditions.

Gateway to the fort at Bishnupur

I recommend spending some time in a small village. Check out this list of Rural Tourism Companies that offer experiences in Indian hinterlands.

National award winner Dhokra artist Smt Budhiarin Devi at Ektaal crafts village

You can also choose to visit artisan villages like Bishnupur in Bengal, Raghurajpur in Odisha, Pochampally near Hyderabad or Firozabad near Agra. Again these places are not too difficult to find. You just need to budget some time in your trip itinerary to stop at a village and explore the simpler life of agrarian society.

12. Soak in a bit of Living Art Forms during India Travel

Culture is best communicated through native art forms and the country has so many that I always lose count. Here are some ideas for you to connect or pick up. Check out the local newspapers for ongoing shows and tickets.

Kathakali performers mix with the audience to engage

Watch a classical or a folk-dance performance

Watch a Bollywood Film – you can even take a Bollywood tour in Mumbai

Attend a painting or a Rangoli making workshop

Visit an Art exhibition

Take a Yoga class

Join a cooking course

Haleem Khan performing Kuchipudi

India Travel is all about discovering a new facet of the country at every step. We have a local saying that translates – Every 3 km the water changes and every 12 km the language changes and along with them changes everything else. This is the nuanced diversity this country holds.

Yoga Practice on the beach?

Do include some of these experiences if not all when you plan your India travel.

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Do not forget to share your experiences with us.

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★ Salman Khan Adopts Maharashtra Village Devastated By 2019 Floods!  February 27, 2020

The Bhaijaan of Bollywood, Salman Khan, apart from being a sought-after actor is also known for his philanthropy. Salman's foundation Being Human has been actively involved in various social causes and reaches out to help the needy. There have been several instances wherein Khan has provided the underprivileged in India with education and healthcare services. Recently, Salman has adopted Khidrapur village located in Kolhapur district which was devastated in 2019 floods.

The Dabangg 3 joined hands with Elan Group from Gurugram to rebuild Khidrapur village which got devastated because of the floods in 2019. Salman also took to his official Instagram handle to wish luck to his allies by sharing a picture with them. He captioned the post with: "I wish the ELAN GROUP the very best for their sincere and noble gesture in having adopted, 2019 flood-affected Khidrapur village in Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. They have adopted the village in Maharashtra to rebuild their homes. (sic)"

In a statement made to the media earlier, Khan said that his heart went out to all the villagers who lost their houses in the flood. He further advised everyone that one must concentrate on the development of villages to ensure safety from destructions of any kind. Not long ago, through his foundation, Salman Khan adopted 200 drought-prone Maharashtrian villages while he also provided them with 2500 water tankers.

On the career front, Salman will next be seen alongside Disha Patani in Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai.

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Salman Khan is going to help rebuild the Maharashtra’s Flood-Hit Village

Salman Khan is going to help rebuild the Maharashtra’s Flood-Hit Village

Innumerable numbers of needy people and children, in the past, have received aid by Salman Khan and his foundation. As a noble gesture, the superstar has now come forward to rebuild Maharashtra’s Khidrapur village, located in Kolhapur district.

The village was utterly devastated post the floods of 2019, the flood also completely destroyed all the basic necessities of life including housing.…