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Shirad Shahapur

Shirad Shahapur is a village in Aundha Nagnath Taluka in Hingoli District in Maharashtra State of India. It is famous for its yearly bi-day fair for Sant Shri Sarang Swami Maharaj on the auspicious day of Makar sankranti (15, 16 January) for the lingayat community reaching from all over Maharashtra and neighboring states of Karnataka and Andhra pradesh. All devotees are blessed with Mahaprasad (A mix curry of all local vegetables) At Shirad Shahapur falls one of the most historical temples of Jain community. There exists statue of Lord Mallinath which is about 300 years old. There is legendary story of establishment of this temple. Years back the idol was placed at Ardhapur. Bhattarak shree Premanand once saw this idol placed in between other confuted idols and was annoyed. He seeked permission from Nizam to move the idol to Karanja. Nizam permitted him to take the idol to Karanja. While he was traveling he once stayed at shirad shahapur. There he saw dream in which he got message to establish the idol at shirad shahpur only and hence accrding to this legend, this famous temple came in to existence. Now it is well constructed with facilities for pilgrims to stay. Lot of Jain pilgrims from all over India visit this place. Shirad Shahapur is around 13km away from its Taluka Town Aundha Nagnath. Shirad Shahapur is around 35km distance from its District city Hingoli and around 450 km distance from its State capital city Mumbai. Shirad Shahapur Pin Code is 431737.

How to reach- By road- Directly from Basmat, Aundha, Hingoli (by state transport buses running all day).

By train- Nearby stations- Choundi (7km), Basmat(27km), Hingoli(35km), Nanded (50km).

By air- Nearby airport- Nanded(50km)