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Jalgaon
Jalgaon > Prime Attractions [ Sri Padmalaya | Pal | Parola Fort | Swinging Towers of Farkande | Patnadevi | Unapdev | Temples located in Muktai Nagar City ] Prime Attractions in the city
Sri Padmalaya Padmalaya also known, as "Prabhakshetra" is a religious place located in Erandol Taluka about 4.8-km from Erandol. It is famous for the temples of Lord Ganapati and Hanuman. Pal
Parola Fort
Swinging Towers of Farkande Patnadevi Unapdev The word 'Unap' means hot water and in Khandesh's Ahirani language 'Vuna Dev' stands for the almighty that generated this fountain. The hot water flowing right throughout the year from the mouth of godly cow is another factor of attraction for tourist visiting this spot. This uniquely constant temperature hot water has healing effects for skin ailments. The ancient stories quote that 'Lord Rama generated This hot water breeze for Sharbhang rishi having faced torments from evils. Hot-water springs are situated in the Satpudas at Unapdeo in Chopda tehsil. Like Unapdev, Sunapdev, Nijhardev are two other hot water breezes generated in Satpuda hills range. All these three places have special mention in ancient holy 'Ramayana' and had auspicious touch of Lord Rama during his fourteen years expulsion from Ayodhya. Saint Muktabai temple is region's ancient temple with Goddess Muktabai being honoured at deity of region. There are two temples of this deity namely Mehun temple and new Muktabai Temples located in Muktai Nagar City. Changdeo Temple Manudevi Temple Omkareshwar Mandir Located in Northern Maharashtra, Jalgaon is one of the key attraction places for Tourist all around the World. The Jalgaon City is far near to World famous historic monument Ajanta and Ellora Caves and has rich Tourism attractive places especially in Monsoon Season.
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Tourist Spot Location/ Direction Approx Distance from Jalgaon City 
Pal, located in Yawal Taluka, is very famous for its cool temperature and the natural peace with dense forests. The Small River and forests make a ideal picnic spot. There is a guesthouse also if you want to stay overnight.
Parola fort was built in 1727 and the size of the fort is 160 to 130-sq-meters. It is believed that the fort belongs to the father of the Great Rani of Jhansi, Laxmibai. Hence, Parola is believed to be the native of Rani Laxmibai.
Swinging Towers located 16-km from Erandol on the bank of Utawadi River are great examples of old construction techniques. Both the towers are 15m long and when one of them is waved the other towers also starts waving automatically. It is believed that the construction is 250 years old.
A Brief Overview: Located in foothills of Satpuda hills range, Unapdev is one of holy remote place at a distance of 6kms from Adavad village in Chopda taluka of Jalgaon District in Maharashtra State of India. Hot water fountain is one of the key attractions of Unapdev tourist place. Alike Unapdev, Sunapdev, Nijhardev are two other hot water breezes generated in Satpuda hills range. All these three places have special mention in ancient holy 'Ramayana' and had auspicious touch of Lord Rama during his fourteen years expulsion from Ayodhya. Khandesh's deity Manudevi, Shiragad's Amba Bhavani Goddesses are other two sacred places in nearby Yaval Taluka.
Omkareshwar Mandir is one of the most famous and beautiful temples in Jalgaon City, dedicated to Lord Shiva, situated at Jai Nagar. Shivratri, Shravni Somvar, Ramnavmi, Gokulashtami are the biggest festivals celebrated in this temple.