Train passing through Kambar talav in Solapur

Kambar Talav, also known as Sambhaji Talav.

Solapur is a city in south Western Maharashtra, India. It lies on the border of Maharastra & Karnataka. Solapur has Marathi, Kannada & Telugu population with Marathi as major language.

It is the fourth largest district in Maharashtra in terms of land area and seventh largest in terms of population. The district shares its the borders with southern Indian state Karnataka.
Solapur is well known for its textile industries often referred as Manchestar of Maharashtra.Solapur chadars and towels are world famous.It has been a leading centre for cotton mills and power looms, however they have been fast disappearning.

The chief deity of the city is Shri Siddheshwar. The "Nandidhwaj" procession on Makar Sankranti is celebrated on 14th January. An annual fair locally known as 'Gadda yatra' attracts large crowd.

Source: Wikipedia

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