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Laul
Laul, also known as the village of Sant Shri Kurmadas Maharaj, is situated in the Madha Taluka of Solapur District, within the Indian state of Maharashtra. It falls under the jurisdiction of the Pune Division. Laul is located approximately 81 kilometers west of Solapur, the district headquarters, and is about 6 kilometers from the Kurduvadi Junction railway station. The village is approximately 380 kilometers from Mumbai, the state capital. Several villages are located near Laul, including Kurdu (5 km), Shiral Madha (5 km), Ghatane (6 km), Ujani Madha (6 km), Padsali (7 km), and Ambad (Te) (7 km). Laul is bordered by Paranda Taluka to the north, Mohol and Barshi to the east, and Indapur to the west.
Sant Shri Kurmadas MaharajLaul holds a significant place in the spiritual history of Maharashtra, as it is the birthplace of the revered saint, Sant Shri Kurmadas Maharaj. He is a source of inspiration for the entire Varkari Sampradaya, a religious movement in Maharashtra. Sant Shri Kurmadas Maharaj's devotion to Lord Vitthala is exemplified by his pilgrimage to Pandharpur, despite his physical limitations. His determination to visit Lord Vitthala and Rukmai in Pandharpur, after listening to the kirtan of Bhanudas Maharaj, is a testament to his unwavering faith. He, along with Sant Tukaram and Sant Dnyaneshwar, were prominent saints who dedicated their lives to the worship of Lord Vitthala. Their teachings and devotion continue to inspire millions of devotees even today. The annual Yatra of Sant Shri Kurmadas Maharaj, which has been celebrated in Laul for the past 700 to 800 years on Ashadhi Ekadashi, is a major event for the Varkari community. It is believed that the Pandhri Vari, the pilgrimage to Pandharpur, is complete only after visiting the temple of Sant Shri Kurmadas Maharaj in Laul. The Palkhi procession, which takes place in the month of Ashadh, is a major attraction in Laul. Devotees from far and wide participate in this procession, carrying the palhi of Sant Shri Kurmadas Maharaj. The temple of Sant Shri Kurmadas Maharaj is located outside Laul, on the Sant Eknath Maharaj Palkhi Marg, which is also known as the Pandharpur Road. This temple serves as a place of pilgrimage and worship for devotees, who seek the blessings of the revered saint.[3] DemographicsThe total geographical area of the village is 4,458 hectares (11,020 acres). Laul has a total population of 7,516 peoples, out of which male population is 3,971 while female population is 3,545. Political leaders
Delegates from Laul
EducationThe ZP Primary School offers education up to 4th standard and includes six smaller sub-schools (Vasti Shaala) [5] Water ResourcesThe Laul grampanchayat possesses abundant water resources, facilitated by a state government scheme. EconomyThe principal occupations in Laul are agriculture and animal husbandry. The local economy is significantly dependent on the monsoon. The financial needs of people are completed by the public sector banks. The following banks have branches in Laul:
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