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Wai, Maharashtra
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Wai (ISO: Vāī; Pronunciation: [ʋaːi] listenⓘ) is a town in Satara district of Maharashtra state in India. Located on the Krishna River, Wai was a prominent town during the Peshwa era. Two important Marathi Brahmin from ruling families had their origins here: Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi (Tambe family) and Gopikabai, wife of Nanasaheb Peshwa (Raste family).
Wai
Vāī | |
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Town | |
![]() Dholiya Ganapati Mandir in Wai | |
Coordinates: 17.95°N 73.89°E / 17.95; 73.89 | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
District | Satara |
Elevation | 718 m (2,356 ft) |
Population (2011)[1] | |
• Total | 36,030 |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | UTC+5:30 (IST) |
PIN | 412803 |
Telephone code | 02167 |
ISO 3166 code | IN-MH |
Website | maharashtra |
Locally prominent families such as the Raste, Ranade, and Phadnavis built several architecturally significant temples in Wai. The 400-year-old Mandhradevi Kalubai temple is about 12 kilometres (7.5 mi) from Wai on a hill 718 metres (2,356 ft) above sea level.[2] In recent decades, Wai has become a popular location for filming Bollywood and Marathi movies, with over 300 films having been shot in and near Wai.[3][4]