Tourism
A brief history
Nippani is the largest urban center in Chikkodi Taluka of Belgaum District. It is located at a distance of 74 Km from the district headquaters, 23 Km from the taluka headquaters and 40 Km from Kolhapur city in Maharashtra State. The Poona-Bangalore National Highway and Vengurla-Bagalkot State Highway traverse through the town. The town spread over an area of 14.166 Km, houses 58,061 population (Census 2001). It is an important agricultural and commercial trade center in the district. Nippani and its surrounding villages are known for growing high quality tobacco, which is used for manufacturing beedis.
What to see
Nippani town is associated with Jainism. It has two important Jain temples. Tavandi (Stavanidhi), which is 5 Km from Nipani, has four Jain temples. The huge idol of Brahmadev is visited by people from all sections of the society. There is a temple dedicated to Devi Padmavati between the main road and the Tirth Temple. The main temple at Stavanidhi has three Vedis. The first one is dedicated to Bhagwan Surparsvanath. An idol of Bhagwan Rishabdev of 11 A.D. is installed in this Chaitya. In the second Chaitya, an idol of Bagwan Parsvanath known as Navkhand (Nine pieces) is very miraculous.There are idols of Yaksha Brahmadev and Devi Padmavati in this Chaitya. The third Chaitya is dedicated to Yaksha Brahmadev which has a huge idol of Sindoori color. On the upper storey, a Shassterakut and Chamukha are there. The images in Kayotsang posture of Bhagwan Neminath, Baghwan Adinath, Bhagwan Parsvanath and Bhagwan Mahavir in Padmasan as Mulnayak are installed here. A fair is organized in the month of January on the night of Amavasya. Also you can Stroll into the Nippanikar Wada and have a good look at the brilliant wall paintings of the 19th century.
How to Reach
Stavanidhi (tavandi)Tirth is 5 Kms from Nippani town and 45 Kms from kolhapur. Regular bus service is available from Kolhapur to Nippani. Tavandi (Stavanidhi) is 5 Kms from Nippani Town. Lodging and Boarding is available at Parsavanath Jain gurukul at Nippani and also at Stavanidhi.Nippanikar Wada is in the heart of the City.
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