Shirud

For the villages in Iran, see Shirud, Iran.
Shirud
village
Shirud
Shirud

Location in Maharashtra, India

Coordinates: 20°43′0″N 74°54′0″E / 20.71667°N 74.90000°E / 20.71667; 74.90000Coordinates: 20°43′0″N 74°54′0″E / 20.71667°N 74.90000°E / 20.71667; 74.90000
Country  India
State Maharashtra
District Dhule
Population
 • Total 15,000
Languages
 • Official Marathi
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Vehicle registration MH-18

Shirud is a village in Dhule district of state Maharashtra, India. Population is about 15,000.

It is famous for temple of Kalika devi (a Hindu Goddess). The temple site is declared as ancientprotected site for its ancient nature and historical importance. The temple is built around 1200 A.C. and later renovated during Maratha regime. The temple and surroundings are highly natural as well as ancient and peaceful. A temple is visited by large number of devotees duriong auspicious nine days of navratra. Also an annual fair is Organised during month of feb known as Jatraof Khandoba (a Hindu Goddess). During this fair number of peoples from outside villages comes for shopping.This fair is almost for ten days.

Shirud is situated on confluence of two rivers Naming Bori & Mandur . A small dam is built near the village. Also it is located near to shirud- vinchur choufuli. Shirud is also a central market place & educational place for surrounding villages. A weekly bazaar is held every Friday.


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