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Sight Address : Paithan is (56 Km) from Aurangabad Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Paithan about this sound pronunciation (help·info)(Marathi: पैठण), formerly Pratishthana, is a city and a Municipal Council in Aurangabad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The city was the capital of the Sātavāhana empire of ancient India that ruled from 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD. It is one of the few inland towns mentioned in the famous 1st century AD Greek book, Periplus Maris Erytharaei. Paithan is located 56 km south of present-day Aurangābād on the Godavari River in Maharashtra. Paithan was home of the great Maharashtrian saint Eknath, whose “samadhi” can be found there. The little town is famous for its Shrine of ‘Sant Eknath’ where people flock every year during the time of ‘Paithan Yatra’ also known as Nath Shashti. The town is mostly famous today for its Sarees — the Paithani beautiful silk saris which sport intricately embroidered gold or silver borders. It is also a famous Digambar Jain atishay kshetra. A beautiful Black coloured Sand Idol of 20th Jain Tirthankar, Bhagwan Munisuvratnath is installed in temple here. It is believed that all wishes are fulfilled by praying here. Sant Dnyaneshwar Udyan Dnyneshwar Udyanis famous garden developed on the lines of Mysore Garden.

Eknath Temple Paithan

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Must SeeEdit

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Visiting TimeEdit

sunrise to sunset

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon , Evening,

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Ticket Required : Yes Edit

Individual National Adult Rs. : Rs. 10/-

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : The taxi stand is next to the MSRTC bus stand; share jeeps also depart from here for destinations around Aurangabad. Expect to pay Rs.600 for a full-day tour in a rickshaw, or Rs.900 in a taxi.

Bus : MSRTC also operates an intra-city bus service called ‘Aurangabad City Bus’ which connects different parts of the city together along with connecting the city to its nearby suburbs. The bus system is even more complicated for those who do not speak the local Marathi language, which equates to just about every foreign visitor here. Your best bet is to ask someone in your hotel before you leave what bus you would need to take to get to your planned destination. If you can track down this bus and get on as well as let the driver know your destination, then buses here are very convenient and inexpensive at just a couple of rupees per trip.

Train : Aurangabad’s train station (Station Rd East) is not on a main line, but two heavily-booked trains, the Tapovan Express (2nd class/chair ₹102/338, 7½ hours, 2.35pm) and the Janshatabdi Express (2nd class/chair ₹127/420, 6½ hours, 6am) run direct to/from Mumbai. For Hyderabad (Secunderabad), take the Devagiri Express (sleeper/2AC ₹224/822, 10 hours,4.05am). To reach northern or eastern India,take a bus to Jalgaon and board a train there.

Air : Aurangabad Airport, popularly known as the Chikalthana airport is the main domestic airport here. It is situated 10 km east of the city. Both Indian Airlines and Jet Airways have a daily flight to Mumbai (Bombay). The airport is 10km east of town. En route are the offices of Indian Airlines (2485241; Jalna Rd) and Jet Airways (2441392; Jalna Rd) There are daily flights to Delhi, with a stopover in Mumbai. Fares start from around Rs.1500. Taxis are available to and from airport.

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Things to CarryEdit

Carry bottle of drinking water and some food.

Safety / WarningEdit

Eat safely (no street stall foods, no buffets, eat fruits/veg that can be peeled and well-cooked food, drink sealed bottled water). Use sun screen/mosquito repellent, put a hat and sunglasses on your child.Wear closed shoes, not sandals.