Pathri
Pathri
Parthpur | |
|---|---|
Town | |
| Coordinates: 19°15′N 76°27′E / 19.25°N 76.45°E | |
| Country | India |
| State | Maharashtra |
| District | Parbhani |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipal Council |
| Elevation | 423 m (1,388 ft) |
| Population (2011) | |
• Total | 36,853 |
| Language | |
| • Official | Marathi |
| Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
| Vehicle registration | MH22 |
Pathri is a town, near the city of Parbhani and a municipal council in Parbhani district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. It has been claimed that Pathri is the real birthplace of Sai Baba, which has been subject to controversy. Maharashtra CM had initially granted Rs 100-crore for development of birthplace facilities at Pathri, but later dropped all references to 'Janmsthan'. Pathri Premier League (PPL) is a popular annual cricket tournament organised in the city to boost local cricketing talent.
Pathri was having significant importance during mediaeval era. There are still some ruins of a fort. This is the city of various Muslim Saints and Sufis. Hazrat Shah Ismail Qadri and Hazrat Sayyed Sadaat ( R.A.) are well known Sufis in the area. So many Mazars (graves) are here. It is said that there are forty Aulias and four Qutubs are resting in there Mazars in Pathri. The population is mostly dominated by Muslims, Malis, Marathas and Brahmins.This city has been known for peace, harmony, and coexistence for centuries.