Ausa

Latur is a popular district of Maharashtra which is blessed with Ausa. Did you ever been to Ausa? It is situated 20 km distant from the city of Latur, and it is actually a taluka headquarter. Except for that, it has a worn-out historic fortress but that is in ruins today. The abode includes a mammoth place for worshipping Vrinath Maharaj which was founded almost 300 years ago by one of his successor Mallinath Maharaj.

Traveler Tips:

• No entry fee is required to enter Ausa Fort.

• You can visit anytime between 9 AM and 5 PM.

Things to Do:

Plan a trip to Ausa, Latur where you will get the chance to witness the village life of the citizens residing here. They live ethnic lifestyles which is a must-watch. Being here you will get chances to explore the shrine of Malynath Maharaj and its heritage which is almost 800 years old.

When you are in Ausa, do not miss the chance for visiting Kharosa, its neighboring village, where you can explore many natural age-old caves that are having sculptures from various characters of Hindu mythology who were believed to be in the village during the 6th century.

History:

In ancient times, Ausa was a big Taluka and the entire community of Latur district was under its governance. The scenario is exactly opposite today. Latur is a developed full-fledged city today, which is popularly recognized as an urban metropolitan city. But still, Ausa village has many residents and the count may cross the 2 lakhs bar. Visiting Ausa, Latur, you can also spot an ancient fort there. This 13th century built fort drags many tourists’ attractions.

Architecture:

Visiting the Ausa Fort, you may recognize why it holds nationwide significance. The entire structure of the fort is almost square in shape. The fort of Ausa came into its glory days after the Bahamani reign. Malik Ambar captured this fort and during his reign, it started gaining importance.

The construction of the fort was done by surrounding it with a 120 ft deep and wide ditch, which was then used for defending the structure form enemy attack. The moat used to fill with water. There was a Pani Mahal inside the fort. And, along with that, there were various dry wells, a mosque, and a dargah.

Best Time to Visit:

Winter is comfortable in Ausa, Latur. For the best travel experience, you may plan a visit here between October and February. This time, temperature varies between 13 and 41°C. also, this time humidity level lies on comfort level.

How to Reach:

By road - Smooth transport services are available for Ausa from different parts of the country such as Pune, Mumbai, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Aurangabad, and Sangli.

By train – to reach Ausa you need to board a train for Latur railway station. After reaching there, you can hire local cabs, bus or rickshaws for Ausa.

Interesting Facts and Trivia About:

• Ausa city is a municipal council of Latur, Maharashtra, India.

• It is a Vidhan Sabha Constituency.

• The airport if Latur is a public airport which is located near Chincholiraowadi.

• The city of Latur is the district headquarters of Ausa.

FAQ:

Popular places to visit in Latur –

• Ganj Golai

• Shirur Anantpal

• Namanand Maharaj Ashram

• Siddheswar And Ratneshwar Temples

Where to stay in Latur 

• Carnival resort

• Centurion inn

• Hotel Anjali

• Hotel embassy