what is speciality of kolhapur
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Kolhapur is a historic City of Maharashtra. It is the district headquarters of Kolhapur district. Prior to Indian Independence, Kolhapur was a nineteen gun salute princely state ruled by the Bhosale Chhatrapati (Bhosale royal clan) of the Maratha Empire.
The city particularly known for the Kolhapuri chappal, a hand-crafted buffalo leather slipper that is locally tanned using vegetable dyes. Kolhapuri slippers are sold on Mahadwar road. Other handicrafts include: hand block printing
Kolhapuri Misal (कोल्हापूरी मिसळ) : Every Kolhapuri Misal is one of the famous dishes of Kolhapur. Hot and Spicy are the words which describe the dish to certain extent.This is a delicious dish. It is not a snack but a medium diet. Anybody who wish to have a variety of food, will definitely like this dish. For preparation of the dish confectionery items are preferentially used. Chivada, Shev, Papadi are the indigents of dish. . .
2. Kolhapuri Chappal (कोल्हापूरी चप्पल) :
KOLHAPURI CHAPPAL MAKING is a major handicraft industry the employs over 20,000 craftspersons in the district.Kolhapur chappals are flat,intricately patterned,handcrafted leather footwear traditionally made in kolhapur by the Chamar community whose hereditary occupation is tanning and leather work.
3. Lavni (लावणी) :
Lavani is a special type of presentation which comprises of Traditional Classical Dance and Typical Songs. This can be termed as a folk dance of old Kolhapur. Later Kings and Rulers used to entertain themselves with this type of singing and dancing. It is a special type of art which is now preserved through some families and groups only.
4. Tambda Pandhra (तांबडा पांढरा) :
It is famous dish from kolhapur. Kolhapuri food is world famous for its taste and traditional Delicacies. We, at Kolhapur,feel that it is a general misconception found elsewhere, that Kolhapuri preparation means only hot and spicy food, which makes the person sweat even while eating it !
5. Gavrani Bhojan (गावरानी भोजन) :
It had awesome test. It is famous dish from kolhapur..
6. Povada (पोवाडा) :
Povadas form a part of Marathi ballads, depicting the Marathi leader Shri Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's life Shivaji holds a respectable position in each and every Maharashtrian heart. Through the Povadas, people remember Shivaji, a famous hero of his period.
7. Kolhapuri Kusti (कोल्हापूरी कुस्ती) :
India, Maharashtra, Kolhapur, Motibag Thalim, name of the wresling school, traditional Kushti, practice since more than 3000 years, young boys leave at the school and use to train more than 6 hours a day.
8. Kolhapuri Feta (कोल्हापूरी फेटा) :
Pheta (Feta) i.e. Turban is a specialty in Kolhapur. Wearing a turban is high Froxlor Defaultpage is a customary honor to guest who comes from other place is welcomed by the offering him to wear the traditional turban. Actually the turban is a long cloth off 3.5 to 6 meters. It is the specific Saffron color is most choice for Kolhapuri turbans.
9. Kolhapuri Nauwari Saadi (कोल्हापूरी नौवारी साडी) :
Every Maharashtrian Woman has a strong desire to wear nauvar sari , but since it is very difficult to wear , this desire remains unfulfilled. This unfulfilled wish in the minds of several women gave birth to our novel concept of "Readymade Nauvar Sari".
10. Kolhapuri Gul (कोल्हापुरी गुळ) :
Jaggery is a traditional unrefined non-centrifugal sugar consumed in Asia, Africa and South America. It is made for direct consumption.This type of sugar is a concentrated product of cane juice without separation of the molasses and crystals, and can vary from golden brown to dark brown in color. It contains up to 65-85 % sucrose , up to 10% Glucose , moisture content of up to 5-8 %, and the remainder made up of other insoluble matter such as ash, proteins and fibers. The Indian state of Maharashtra is the largest producer and consumer of jaggery.
11. Kolhapuri Kanda Lasun Chatni (कोल्हापुरी कांदा लसून चटणी):
Kanda lasun chatni has special taste. It is used for missal , usal and non veg meal..
12. Kolhapuri Mardani Khel (कोल्हापुरी मर्दानी खेळ) :
Dandpatta, Lathi-Kathi and Talwarbaji are very famous mardani khel.
13. Kolhapuri Saaj (कोल्हापुरी साज) :
Kolhapuri saaj has special importance for Maharashtrian women. now in modern life most of the people doesn't know the importance and information of necklace. Women just bring kolhapuri saaj from market and wear. But they dont know why the kolhapuri saaj is made up of different designs of leaves and carvings in it. small pendants having different designs are strung with a big ruby pendant. Here is the info about typical kolhapuri saaj. .
14. Kolhapuri Dudh Katta (कोल्हापुरी दुध कट्टा) :
In Kolhapur city Dudh Katta is famous for , milking the buffalo in presence of customer, in a public place called as Gangavesh. Visitors enjoy this fresh milk providing facility of Kolhapur. Wrestlers in Kolhapur have special liking for this milk..
Above are the specialities of Kolhapur, Maharashtra. I think these will help you.