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Vidarbha’s rich Jain history spans centuries, with ancient temples, community life, and ongoing spiritual influence in the region.

Kamptee’s temples, mosques, churches, and viharas reflect its long-standing religious inclusion and architectural diversity.

Discover Kamptee’s unique Islamic heritage and the story behind its many mosques in Vidarbha’s heartland.

The story of Kamptee’s football legacy, from military origins to national glory in the heart of Vidarbha.

Kamptee blends military legacy, religious diversity, and urban growth in one of Vidarbha’s most historically rich towns.

Brijlal Biyani's work as Vidarbha Kesari focused on equitable rights and development for Vidarbha through advocacy and politics.

The 1948 A.K. Dar Commission recommended treating Vidarbha separately for better governance and administrative efficiency.

Khindsi Lake in Vidarbha blends historic engineering, water management, and tourism, attracting visitors year-round.

The Akola Pact of 1947 aimed to grant Vidarbha autonomy within a Marathi state, shaping India’s regional identity debates.

Madhav Shrihari Aney’s efforts shaped Vidarbha’s identity and fuelled the movement for its equal rights.

An in-depth look at Vidarbha’s traditional sarees, highlighting their weaving techniques, styles, and cultural value.

A detailed account of Shantinatha Temple Ramtek, highlighting its history, architecture, and role in Jain traditions.

How Ramtek’s Ramagiri Hills inspired Kalidas’s Meghdootam, shaping its setting and lasting literary legacy.

Meetha Neem Dargah in Nagpur remains a vital Sufi site, facing challenges of encroachment and lack of preservation.

Kalidas Festival in Ramtek honours classical arts and Kalidasa’s literary legacy, enriching Vidarbha’s culture.

Visit Nagardhan Fort near Ramtek, a historic Vakataka and Maratha site with cultural significance and scenic attractions.

Kelzhar in Vidarbha holds historic temples, fort ruins, and legends tied to the Mahabharata and ancient Jain heritage.

From Gandhi’s ashram to tribal heritage and science exhibits, Vidarbha’s museums preserve stories across time and themes.

Centuries-old wells across Vidarbha reveal lost water systems, cultural importance, and urgent need for preservation.

Mansar in Vidarbha reveals ancient Vakataka ruins, temples, and a 5th-century capital buried under centuries of soil.