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 Paithan Pilgrimage Maharashtra,Paithan Pilgrimage Destination,Maharashtra Pilgrimage Destinations
Paithan is an ancient city and a pilgrimage centre situated on the banks of the Godavari, 56-km south of Aurangabad.
Jayakwadi (Paithan) was formerly a prosperous trade centre called Pratishthan.
Paithan was also a famous seat of learning.
www.indiantravelportal.com /maharashtra/pilgrimage/paithan.html   (156 words)

  
 Paithan Caves Maharashtra,Ancient Paithan Caves,Maharashtra Ancient Caves
Paithan caves are situated 56-km south of Aurangabad on the banks of the river Godavari.
The modern village of Paithan is built on top of a large settlement mound that extends back to early history and perhaps prehistory.
It was previously known as "Pratisthan" and was the ancient capital city of the Satvahanas from 2nd Century B.C. Paithan caves are located deep in the Daroq Mountains, they are not visited frequently because of its tradition of death.
www.indiantravelportal.com /maharashtra/excavations/paithan-caves.html   (245 words)

  
 250 bird deaths in Marathwada
Atleast 150 deaths have been reported from Wadavali in Paithan tehsil of this district and another 100 at Kalamnuri in Hingoli district.
Dr Jondhale told reporters that samples have been sent for tests as a ''precautionary measure'' even though the bird deaths in the region appeared to be natural.
Meanwhile, deputy commissioner Dr J M Doiphode, who is camping at Paithan, said there is no similarity in the bird deaths in Martahwada and Nawapur.
www.rediff.com /news/2006/feb/21flu9.htm   (175 words)

  
 Classic Tours - tours and travels to india , aurangabad, ajanta, ellora   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
By far the most picturesque aspect of Paithan are the bathing Ghats - they are amoung the oldest structures in the city.
Visitors to paithan may also enjoy the Dnyaneshwar Udyan, the largest garden in Maharashtra, planned on the lines of the Brindavan Gardens in Mysore.
It is situated just besides the large Paithan Dam which is a major source of water for the Aurangabad region.
www.ajantaindia.com /abdhill.htm   (398 words)

  
 Society for South Asian Studies   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Paithan is a small provincial town on the banks of the Godavari river in Maharashtra.
Paithan is thought to have been an important centre under the Satavahana dynasty and it subsequently flourished under the Vakatakas and later medieval rulers.
The Society’s work at Paithan, undertaken in collaboration with the Archaeological Survey of India, uncovered two early brick shrines, crucial monuments for the early history of temple architecture in the region.
www.britac.ac.uk /institutes/SSAS/projects/paithan.htm   (296 words)

  
 Indiainfo: City Guide- Aurangabad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Paithan: The ancient city and pilgrimage centre of Paithan is situated on the banks of the river Godavari, 56 kms south of Aurangabad.
Paithan was also known as a seat of learning.
Paithan: (Distance - 56 km):The ancient city and pilgrim centre of Paithan is situated on the banks of the Godavari.
cityguides.indiainfo.com /aurangabad/getaways2.html   (502 words)

  
 Paithan aurangabad, Paithan India, Paithan tour, Paithan picture, Paithan tourist attraction, Paithan tourist ...
Situated 56 kms south of Aurangabad, is the ancient capital city of the Satvahanas, Paithan famous for its traditional Paithani silk saris.
Since early times Paithan has been a religious centre of considerable importance, being the birth place of a number of Hindu Saints, like Bhanudas, Mukteshwar and Eknath, known for their piety and learning.
The modern village of Paithan was built on top of a large settlement of mound that extends back to early history.
www.tourtravelworld.com /hot_spots/aurangabad/paithan   (355 words)

  
 Paithan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Paithan, situated 50 km south of Aurangabad is one of the most ancient cities of Maharashtra.
Paithan is synonymous with the intricately woven Paithani sarees.
Apart from the sarees, Paithan is also known for its Jain Temple, Sant Eknath Temple on the banks of the River Godavari and memorials of Sant Eknath and Navnath.
www.yatrathejourney.com /paithan.htm   (373 words)

  
 UCL Institute of Archaeology
The modern village is built on top of a large settlement mound that extends back to early history and perhaps prehistory.
Paithan is normally identified with the Pratisthana described in the anonymous Roman trade manuscript the Periplus of the Erythraean Sea in the mid first century AD as one of two major trading centres in inland India.
On the banks of the river at the southwest corner of the village is an unoccupied archaeological reserve where excavations have been conducted in recent years.
www.ucl.ac.uk /archaeology/staff/profiles/fuller/Paithan.htm   (272 words)

  
 City guide- Maharashtra- Aurangabad- Tourist Attractions
The ancient city of Pratishthan, now known as Paithan, was the seat of the Satvahana dynasty who ruled from 2nd century BC to 2nd century AD.
Situated on the banks of the sacred river Godavari, the little town is famous for its Shrine of 'Sant Eknath' which lends it special spiritual ambience.
Paithan, which was once an important seat of learning, is also famous for its beautiful silk saris which sport intricately embroidered gold or silver borders called 'Paithani'.
www.webindia123.com /city/maharashtra/aura/attra.htm   (899 words)

  
 South Asia Sessions   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The paper suggests that the combination of Hyderabad’s Muslim cosmopolitanism and conscious divergence from colonial urbanism reveals a lost history of the city itself, shedding new light upon the history of the modern Indian city.
It lends intellectual authority to the Yadava court in nearby Devagiri before Allaudin Khilji’s raids at the turn of the 13th century.
One of these scholars-in-residence in Bananas was Gagabhatta, whose ancestors migrated from Paithan, and who returned to Raigarh to perform Shivaji’s royal consecration in 1674 CE.
www.aasianst.org /absts/2005abst/South/s-180.htm   (1183 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The reverse of this spell, Paithan's Cold Streak, causes the victim to have a penalty applied to each roll that is equal to the margin of failure on the previous roll.
Paithan's Fiasco (Enchantment/Charm, Alteration, Wild) Level: 6 Range: 10 yards Components: V, S, M Duration: 1 round per level Casting Time: 1 round Area of Effect: 1 creature Saving Throw: Neg., Special This potent spell is an improved version of both Unluck and Bestow Curse.
Paithan herself noted that the Blaster should never be brought in close proximity to a Vortex.
www.d6.dk /RPG/txts/wild.txt   (22797 words)

  
 Paithan Travel Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Jayakwadi (Paithan) was formerly a prosperous trade centre called Pratishthan.
Today it's the favourite haunt of archaeologists and is particularly well known for it paithanis, the beautiful silk sarees with elaborate zari work.
While in Paithan, make sure to visit the beautiful garden and try your hand at the exciting water sports.
www.dhyansanjivani.com /general-info/Paithan_pil.asp   (202 words)

  
 Lives of Saints: Sant Eknath, English Matruvani, April 2000 @ Amritapuri.org
He was born in Paithan on the banks of the Godavari River around 1533.
Paithan is a holy place, and in those days it was a centre of Sanskrit learning, as well as of Brahminical orthodoxy.
Composed between 1570 and 1573, it was begun in Paithan and completed in Varanasi.
archives.amritapuri.org /matruvani/vol-00/apr00/00mv04eknath.htm   (1349 words)

  
 Roman Maps and the Concept of Indian Gems   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Paithan is well inland and the sailor never got near it; he relied on hearsay.
While there may be stones around Paithan (the whole Indian peninsula is full of them), it has never been noted as a producer.
Moreover, Paithan was the capital of the Satavahannas, constant rivals of Malwa.
www.nfobase.com /html/roman_maps_and_the_concept_of_.html   (1750 words)

  
 Dragon's Library - Wanting Only Peace
Paithan had no patience what so ever and she was going to be late, if Jonathan kept it up.
Paithan slumped to the floor and just stared at the spot Jonathan had been, and to her surprise her heart was hurting.
Paithan was shaking, her body was racked with pain and tears threatened to escape her eyes.
www.dragonlibrary.net /2000/story309.htm   (7675 words)

  
 Revival of Paithan industries sought- The Times of India   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
aurangabad: narmada bachao andolan (nba) leader medha patkar has demanded immediate steps to revive the sick paithan industrial estate, which was established to provide jobs to 70,000 families affected by the jaykawadi dam.
speaking at a women’s rally in paithan town in the district recently, patkar charged that the industrial estate is facing a crisis due to the apathy of the state government, thereby depriving the projectaffected persons (paps) from 108 villages of their livelihood.
patkar has also urged local activists to conduct a survey of the 108 villages in shevgaon, nevase, gangapur and paithan talukas, which were submerged in the jaykawadi irrigation project, and take up the issues of the paps.
timesofindia.indiatimes.com /articleshow/msid-808970494,prtpage-1.cms   (189 words)

  
 Paithan and Roland confronting the weird wizard Zifnab   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Paithan och Roland blir ytterst obehagligt överraskade då de i all sin misär i citadellet plötsligt återser Zifnab, som dem veterligt slutat sina dagar krossad av en drake.
An old man with an stringy white beard, mouse-colored robes and disreputable hat was stalking down the hall, waving his arms and looking extremely pleased with himself.
The dragon did not seem overly pleased with this, but the old man had placed his hat back on his head and was racing off down the hall.
web.comhem.se /~u15521976/citat/zifnab_at_pryan.htm   (773 words)

  
 Paithani textile, Saris Weaving, gold embroidery zari sari,
It is believed that the Nizam of Hyderabad was also attracted to the paithanis and made several trips to the small town of Paithan.
Earlier just 2-3 colours were popular which were integrated in the sari in the dhup chaon pattern which, when translated, means light and shade.” In 1990 Naina’s interest in the paithani sari turned into an obsession prompting her to do directly to the weavers in Paithan to create her own exclusive designs.
Besides Paithan, the saris are woven in Yeola, known for the mango motif pallavs and in Pune, Nashik, and Malegaon in Maharashtra.
www.indiaprofile.com /fashion/paithanisaris.htm   (1224 words)

  
 Paithan   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The ancient city and pilgrimage center of Paithan is situated on the banks of the Godavari, 56 km south of Aurangabad.
It is also well known for the beautiful 'Paithani' silk sarees with intricate zari borders.
Of special interest to nature lovers are the gardens around the Jayakwadi Dam nearby where observation points enable you to watch resident and migratory birds.
www.aurangabad-online.com /travel/paithan.html   (80 words)

  
 Prisoner wins state award for his poems
A clerk in a postal office in Dhule, Salunkhe was found guilty of killing his wife in a freak moment of anger in 1993 and awarded life imprisonment in 1994.
Paithan jail authorities shifted prisoners belonging to the Dawood gang from the cell that was once occupied by Sane Guruji, after reading Salunkhe’s poem on him.
After spending a few years in Nashik Central Jail, Salunkhe was transferred to Paithan where well-behaved prisoners are kept in relatively better conditions.
www.mid-day.com /news/city/2004/august/90298.htm   (305 words)

  
 Maharashtra: Places of interest I
The cave temples of Ellora in the lap the Chamadari hills, lay 30km north-west of Aurangabad.
Paithan is famous for the beautiful Paithani saris that are prized by all Indian women.
The town is also famous for the Dnyaneshwar Udyan, which is the largest garden in Maharashtra, and a museum with a good collection of art work.
www.indtravel.com /maha/places.html   (1798 words)

  
 Worlds Anew Forums - GuildPortal Guild Hosting
Paithan lvl 57 druid- Former member of Warlord Elites 12/29/2004 3:38 PM
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Paithan thanks for helping me protect my fragile body.
www.guildportal.com /Guild.aspx?GuildID=8566&ForumID=69454&TabID=69905&TopicID=816846   (342 words)

  
 Travel Guide - Aurangabad-online.com
from Aurangabad is Paithan, famous for its rich silk sarees - Paithanis.
Located nearby is the state's largest garden- Dnyaneshwar Udyan and Jaikwadi Dam, an ideal spot for bird watchers.
Paithan is also known for the spiritual contribution of saint-poet Eknath of Bhagwat cult.
www.aurangabad-online.com /travelguide/paithan.htm   (54 words)

  
 Paithani revival
She will assure you that the art is 2000 years old, developed in the then splendid city of Pratishthan ruled by the legendary Shalivahana (now Paithan by the Godavari in Marathwada, some 50 km from Aurangabad).
It was here that the father of saint Gnaneshwar came to perform a penance, to be free from the sin of having fathered children by returning to married life, after taking the vows of renunciation.
So she was able to launch a socio-commercial project of reviving Paithani saris, especially as the government had started a training centre for weavers in Paithan.
www.hinduonnet.com /folio/fo9906/99060440.htm   (2030 words)

  
 Paithan - TheBestLinks.com - TheBestLinks.com:Find or fix a stub, TheBestLinks.com:Perfect stub article, Capital, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
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 Paithan hotels, for discount hotels in Paithan
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www.travel-hotels-asia.com /maharashtra-hotels/paithan-hotels-1.htm   (415 words)

  
 Paithani Sarees,Paithani Sari,Paithani Saree,Paithani Saris   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
The Nizam of Hyderabad was also attracted to the paithanis and made several trips to the small town of Paithan.
Besides Paithan, the saris are woven in Yeola, known for the mango motif pallavs and in Pune, Nasik, and Malegaon in Maharashtra.
For example, paithani came from Paithan, shahagadi from Shagad etc. The Peshwas in the 18th century had a special love for paithani textiles and it is believed that Madhavrao Peshwa even asked for the supply of asavali dupattas in red, green, saffron, pomegranate and pink colours.
www.utsavsarees.com /pages/paithanisaris.htm   (1779 words)

  
 Neverwinter Nights: Shannara - Four Lands PW
Paithan has been working hard on creating new and updating existing scripts for the game.
Second, Paithan finished all the scripts necessary to move Shannara from the old NWN database to the new and improved NWNX database we’re now running on.
Paithan also has created the start of a criminal system in Shannara.
nwn.bioware.com /forums/viewtopic.html?topic=402791&forum=44&sp=0#3397148   (2999 words)

  
 Institute for Integrated Rural Development   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
Strengthening the initiatives of rural poor and thereby achieving, eco-friendly, self-reliant and women led development in 146 village communities of Paithan Taluka in Maharashtra and spreading the message of such development at national and international level for bringing about policy changes.
Promotion of sustainable and self reliant development of rural areas through people's initiatives and thereby influencing local, national, regional and global policies for fostering development and simultaneously ensuring dignity of life, cultural integrity and conservation of nature.
Though the Institute focuses on the development of 96 selected villages in Paithan Taluka (revenue subdivision) of Maharashtra, IIRD is also involved in various national and international networking programs.
education.vsnl.com /iird   (284 words)

  
 Wanting Only Peace
Obviously the gods think so!" Paithan lowered her head wearily she was so worn out, it had been this way for months, but she shrugged it away, she had so much to attend to, to much to attend to.
"Paithan, have you gone death girl, where is your head today!" Jonathan came out from behind her and placed his albino fingers around her shoulder.
Paithan jumped she had forgotten Sheena had been there.
www.dragonlibrary.net /fiction/data/2000/wanting_only_peace.php   (10639 words)

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