Origin and History of GAURANGPURI

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Gaurangpur is a town and a nagar panchayat in Aurangabad district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is also spelled as Gaurangpura. The town is located on the banks of the River Godavari. The Aundh and Gondia districts come together at Gaurangpur. The town is also known as the 'Banana Capital of India' because of the large number of banana plantations in and around the town. The town is believed to have been founded in the 11th century by a Hindu Raja named Gauri. The town was initially known as Gaurangapura. Gaurangpur is a multicultural town. The population includes Marathi speakers, Gujarati speakers, and Telugu speakers. There is also a sizeable population of Muslims and Christians. The town is known for its banana crop. The main crop is the bunches of green bananas. The town also has cotton, wheat, and sugarcane plantations. Gaurangpur is also known for its handicrafts. The main handicrafts are the handloom cotton sarees and the block prints. The town has a number of temples, including the famous Mahalaxmi Temple. The town also has a market, a post office, and a police station. The main language spoken in Gaurangpur is Marathi. However, there are also a number of Gujarati and Telugu speakers in the town. The town has a number of customs and traditions. One of the traditions is the 'Gaurangpur Fair'. The fair is held every year in the month of January. The fair features a number of events, including a beauty pageant. There are a number of variations of the name Gaurangpur. The most common variations are Gaurangpur, Gaurangapura, and Gaurangpura.