Sunday 22 July 2012

About Jalna vacations

Jalna village is the administrative head office of the locality of Jalna in Maharashtra. This little town is part of the Aurangabad Division and wrappings an locality of around 7,718 sq km. The north of this village is surrounded by Jalgaon locality and on the east is bordered by Parbhani locality. Besides, the title Jalna is derived from the occupation of Julaha or weaver, which was skilful by a wealthy Muslim merchant.

The village is situated close to Jamb Samarth village, which is advised to be the birthplace of Samarth Ramdas Swami. Satmala and Ajanta high grounds surround the locality towards the to the north edge. The town of Jalna was part of the previous princely state of Hyderabad, but after Indian independence it was moved to Aurangabad District. On 1st May 1982, Jalna locality was formed which comprises the main villages of Jalna, Jafrabad and Bhokardan.

According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama and Goddess Sita are accepted to have resided here. It was furthermore a house of the well known Abul Fazl and was part of the kingdom of Nizam ul Mulk Asaf Jah. Besides, Jalna was held as a jagir by one of the generals of Akbar during the Mughal Empire. For a brief time span of time, Jalna was under the rule of dependants of Shinde, but was annexed by a rival from Pune during the Battle of Udgir in 1760.

In 1803, Jalna witnessed the assault of Assaye, throughout which the district came under the direct of Colonel Stevenson's armies. subsequent, the entire district was apprehended by the Nizam of Hyderabad and was part of the Nizam’s rule till Indian independence. Jalna town is well known for the attractive very old temples, which include Shree Ganesh Temple, Matsyodari Devi Temple, Mamma Devi Temple and Anandi Swami Temple.

Chikkalthana aerodrome, popularly renowned as the Aurangabad aerodrome, is the closest aerodrome from Jalna which is located round 53 km away. Jalna trains position is well-connected with the nearest railhead at Aurangabad. Buses and taxis are often accessible from Aurangabad, Mumbai and other neighbouring towns to come to the town of Jalna.

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