Paithan
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Paithan, formerly Pratishthana, was the capital of the Sātavāhana empire of ancient India. It is located within 50 kilometres of present-day Aurangābād on the Godavari River in Maharashtra. Paithan was home of the great Maharashtrian saint Eknath, whose tomb can be found there. The town is mostly famous today for its sarees — the Paithani. A major dam called Jaikwadi/Jayakwadi Dam is also located near Paithan. Sant Dnyneshwar Udyan is famous garden developed based on Mysore Garden.
On August 9, 2006 Paithan experienced its worst flood in known history when floodgates of the Jayakwadi dam were opened near the town. It was done so because of heavy rainfall the region witnessed.
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Photography at this dam is banned. Be careful. Also driving your vehicle up to the dam is not permitted. All notices are only in Marathi.
