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is an ancient taluka town . This place is well known for the exquisite saris. It was a trade centre earlier and also the capital of the Satavahanas. Here was a weaving centre where the traditional art is still practiced. It has formed a very important excavation site recently. - Of the few attractio
ns found nearby, the '''Jayakwadi dam''' is a treat to the eyes of the avid bird watchers. Next is the '''Dnyaneshwar Udyan''', which is supposedly Maharashtra's largest garden planned and landscaped on the lines of the Vrindavan gardens at Mysore.
Listen to the audio guide for Paithan Free on WIP — starts by itself when you arrive, even with the screen off