Wai
Vāī | |
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Town | |
![]() Dholiya Ganapati Mandir in Wai | |
Coordinates: 17°57′N 73°53′E / 17.95°N 73.89°E | |
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 |
Wai (ISO: Vāī; Pronunciation: [ʋaːi] ) 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).
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]