Miraj

Miraj (Pronunciation: [miɾəd͡z]; listen^ⓘ) is a city part of the Sangli-Miraj metropolitan region in Sangli district, Maharashtra. Founded in the early 10th century, Miraj was an important jagir of the Adil Shahi court of Bijapur.

Shivaji Maharaj stayed in Miraj for two months during his South India Campaign. Because of its location, Miraj has been held as a strategic bastion. It was the capital of Miraj Senior and a vital junction on the central railway network. The Patwardhan family were the hereditary rulers of Miraj until independence.

Miraj is known for Hindustani classical music and medical services. Miraj is an emerging medical hub in India. The City has an unbelievable doctor patient ratio. Some of the doctors and institutions are well-known all over India. Most of the patients choose a medical destination which provides good medical facilities, accessibility of location, low cost of treatment, and other domestic factors. Miraj has fulfilled most of these amenities. Maximum patients chose Miraj because of the accessibility of this destination. The low cost of medical treatment, treatment facilities, and adjoining medical facilities attract patients to Miraj. The language is a key factor as most of the Kannada-speaking staff attract many patients from North Karnataka. Many medical tourists visit from the adjoining districts of North Karnataka and Goa, as well as all over India and from Arab countries. The Ganesha festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm. The annual Ganesh Visarjan procession is an attraction that lasts for an average of twenty hours. Miraj also finds its mention in Ashi Hi Banwa Banwi and the popular musical play and movie Katyar Kaljat Ghusli.