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{{About|the Akole city in [[Ahmednagar district]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]| the tehsil in Ahmednagar district|Akole tehsil}}
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'''Akole''' is a city and [[Taluka]] in [[Akole tehsil]], [[Ahmednagar district]] in the state of [[Maharashtra]], India. [[Akole (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Akole]] is surrounded by the [[Sahyadri]] Mountains of [[Western Ghats]], India. Several historical sites in the city honor Akole's connection to the history and culture of Maharashtra. This is the home taluka of [[Raghoji Bhangre]] and most of the population is Mahadeo Kolis consisting 36.4% population of taluka.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Hardiman|first=David|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=QNA-AQAAIAAJ|title=Histories for the Subordinated|date=2007|publisher=Seagull Books|isbn=978-1-905422-38-8|pages=140|language=en}}</ref>

==Geography==
* [[Kalsubai]] is the highest peak in Maharashtra, standing at {{cvt|1,646|m|ft}}.
* [[Ghatghar Dam|Ghatghar]] – situated {{convert|22|km|mi}} from Bhandardara. Providing views of the Sahyadri range, Ghatghar is also home to the first project of Udanchan [[Hydropower|Hydro-power]], which has a capacity of generating 250 MW.
* Kokan Kada near [[Harishchandragad]] is a flat, sharp and deep edge mountainous region.
[[File:Kalbhairav pinnacle Scj.jpg |thumb|right |upright=1.3 |Konkan Kada]]
=== The following are some tourist interests and local points of interest. ===
*[[Sheshnarayana Temple - biggest temple in sheshnarayan ]]
*[[Harishchandragad]]
*[[Ratangad]]
*[[Bhandardara Dam]] formerly known as Wilson Dam is a dam built during British Regime.
*[[Kalsubai]]
*[[Sandhan Valley]]
*[[Agasti]] Maharaj Temple place has been mentioned in [[Ramayana]]. It is said that Lord Ram visited here during 14 years [[Vanvas]] by building a cave. The remains of the cave are still visible. It starts from [[Agasti]] Temple till [[Panchavati]], Nashik.

===River and irrigational projects===
* [[Pravara River]], which is one of the major tributaries of [[Godavari River]], flows through the region. It has both historical and mythological significance.<ref>{{cite web |title= Parivara River, Maharastra|url=http://www.india9.com/i9show/Pravara-River-57988.htm |accessdate= 4 May 2012}}</ref>
*Mula : This river rises on the eastern slopes of the Sahayadris between Ratangad and Harichandragad. For the first twenty miles, it flows parallel to Pravara, draining the southernmost or Kotul valley of Akole taluka.
*[[Bhandardara Dam]], also known as Wilson Dam, was built in 1910, and it is located about {{convert|150|m|ft}} above sea level.<ref name="Wilson Dam">{{cite web |title= Wilson Dam |url= http://www.india9.com/i9show/-Maharashtra/Wilson-Dam-26187.htm |accessdate= 4 May 2012}}</ref>
* Umbrella Falls, are a local waterfall, which are named for their visual similarity to an umbrella.
[[Sheshnarayan Temple ]], also known as Sheshnarayan temple, was built in 1795, and it is located about {{convert|150|m|ft}} Kumbhefhal akole.

* Randha Falls is a waterfall standing {{cvt|45|m|ft}} high. It is located about {{convert|11|km|mi}} from Wilson Dam. Randha Falls is a source of [[hydroelectricity]] and is a tourist spot at Bhandardara.<ref>{{cite web|title= Randha Falls {{!}} Akole|url= http://www.mustseeindia.com/Bhandardara-Randha-Falls/attraction/12469|publisher= Must See India|accessdate= 4 May 2012|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20120711054103/http://www.mustseeindia.com/Bhandardara-Randha-Falls/attraction/12469|archive-date= 11 July 2012|url-status= dead|df= dmy-all}}</ref> This location has also been featured in Bollywood films such as ''[[Maine Pyaar Kiya]]'' and ''[[Raju Chacha]]''.
* [[Nilwande Dam]] is a dam built on the Pravara River to provide hydroelectricity generation.<ref>{{cite web |title= Nilwande Dam|url=http://sahyadree.blogspot.com/2009/02/nilwande-dam.html |publisher= Sahyadree blog |accessdate=4 May 2012}}</ref>

===Historical sites===
[[Agasti]] Rishi Ashram is situated on the banks of the [[Pravara River]]. Mentioned in the [[Ramayana]], it is believed that Lord [[Rama|Ram]], [[Lakshmana|Lakshman]] and [[Sita]] visited Sage [[Agastya]] here, where the [[Rishi]] then offered [[Rama|Lord Ram]] a miraculous arrow which he later used to kill [[Ravana|Ravan]].<ref>{{cite web |title= Agasti Rishi Ashram |url= http://www.agastiashram.org |access-date= 6 October 2018 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20160304030441/http://www.agastiashram.org/ |archive-date= 4 March 2016 |url-status= dead |df= dmy-all }}</ref>

Amruteshwar Temple is located at the entrance of the [[Ratanwadi]] village. It is considered to be over 1,200 years old and is dedicated to Lord [[Shiva]] as the main deity.<ref>{{cite web |title= Amruteshwar Temple |url= http://www.holidayiq.com/Amruteshwar-Temple-Bhandardara-Sightseeing-673-9130.html|accessdate=4 May 2012}}</ref> The temple itself has been constructed in the [[Hemadpanthi]] architectural style, featuring rock carvings on the main shrine.

The Jagdamba Temple is situated at Tahakari village. Another Hemadpanthi temple, Jagdamba features a sculpture of the deity ''[[Apsara]]s''. Similar in style to the [[Khajuraho|Khajuraho temples]], the main deity of [[Jagadambi temple|Jagadmba]] is made of wood. It is one of the most famous temples in the [[Ahmednagar]] District of [[Maharashtra]].{{fact|date=October 2020}} The Temple is situated on the bank of river Aadhala. The festival of Jagdamba Mata is organized by local people and takes place two times a year: first as the Chaitra Pournima two-day Yatra festival and involves many people from nearby villages and districts who travel to Darshan of Jagdamba; second as the Navratri 9-night festival of Jagdamba Mata to focus on the continuous worship of Goddess [[Jagdamba]]. Detailed information about Jagdamba Temple Tahakari can be found at the website [http://www.jagdambatahakari.com/ www.jagdambatahakari.com].

The [[Patta Fort]] is also known as Vishramgad. The Kalseshwar Temple in Kalas Bk near [[Akole (Vidhan Sabha constituency)|Akole]] is situated on a mountain surrounded by the [[Pravara River|Pravara]] River. [[Harishchandragad]] is a point to enjoy trekking.

Koltembhe, as a small village at the foothills of [[Ghanchakkar]] peak, and Deothan, located {{cvt|12|km|mi}} from Akole, are both located close to scenic locations and temples.

Shree Gangadhareshwar temple is built in 1782 and hemadpanti style. It was built by Sardar Potnis from Gwalior. Its unique architecture depicting ganga flowing down is must watch. It is built on 30 ft high platform is really a wonder. The flag man holding flag staff, four pillars combination in temple sanctum, elephant, monkey, nandi and the doorway are must see marvels. The temple is situated in Akole town and just 5Mins walking distance from ST stand.

===Villages===
There are several small and large villages present in the Akole taluka. To name a few: Mehenduri, Rumbhodi, Rajur, Kotul, Lingdev, Lahit Khurd, Dhamangaon Awari, Nawalewadi, Dhumalwadi, Virgaon, Samsherpur, Unchakhadak, Indori, Ambad, Dhamangaon P, Brahmanwada ,Sugaon.bk.etc. are the big villages in Akole.

'''Dams'''

Bhandardara, Nilwande, Pimpalgaon and Adhala dam in Akole taluka.

===Places of interest near Akole===

'''Sandhan valley'''

Sandhan valley, "The Great Canyon" in the Sahyadri ranges which is a combination of a canyon and a valley.
Located near Samrad village in the Akole tehsil of Ahmednagar district, Maharashtra, India, near the fort Ratangad.
Sandhan valley is undoubtedly The Valley of Shadows. Surrounded by mighty and jaw-dropping mountains of Ratangad and Kalsubai,
the valley stands at the height of 4255 ft high above sea level, which is the perfect spot for trekking and other adventure activities.
The trek goes through 200 ft deep and 2 km long gorge carved by water between the narrow walls.
In the ambitious film Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior, of the Actor Ajay Devgn, the film’s director OmRaut recreated the Sandhan Valley,
where a confrontation between the Mughal army and the Marathas is shown to have taken place.

'''Mount Kalsubai'''
<ref>{{cite web |title= Mount Kalsubai|url=http://www.akole.in/hills-valleys/mount-kalsubai/ |publisher= Akole Taluka |accessdate=23 Jan 2021}}</ref> is the highest peak of Maharashtra located in Akole Taluka. The altitude of Mount Kalsubai is 5400 feet. Kalsubai has placed in Sahyadri mountain lines in the western ghat. Mt Kalsubai also called as "Everest of Maharashtra". Goddess Kalsubai Temple is located at the peak of Mt.Kalsubai. Tourists& Mountaineers from across Maharashtra come for trekking.

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