The
land of milk, fruits, temples, wrestlers and warriors, Sangli district is
among the most advanced in India. It is the birthplace of modern Marathi
theatre, especially the musicals. Asia’s largest cooperative sugar
factory established by Maharashtra’s undisputed leader Vasant Dada
Patil is a social and political magnet. Battis-Shirala is famous around
the world for Nagpanchmi celebrations when thousands of cobras are worshipped
freely by people. Pomegranates and grapes produced in this district have
invaded foreign markets, especially in the West. Progressive steps taken
for adopting the latest technology by this district for modernising agricultural
and farm research are remarkable. Wine production will soon begin on a largescale,
adding to India’s foreign exchange earnings. Miraj, another major
town of the district, is famous for manufacturing winged musical instruments.
