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KAPSHI
Kapshi is a village of 754 inhabitants in Hinganghat tahsil lying about 21 miles south of Wardha and 20 miles west of Hinganghat. The name is said to be derived from kapas or cotton. It is situated on the Wardha river and has a fine temple of Lakshmi Narayan built by one Nanaji Maharaj, a devout worshipper. His tomb stands just in front of the temple. Because of Nanaji Maharaj's tomb and the temple, Kapshi is considered to be a holy place or tirth kshetra where a fair is held in the month of Magha (February) in honour of Nanaji Maharaj. The fair begins on Rathasaptami day and lasts till Paurnima, a total period of 8 days. Kapshi being on the borders of Wardha and Yeotmal districts, the fair is attended by a large number of persons coming from both the districts. Many temporary shops are opened for the sale of cloth, copper and brass ware, iron implements, carts and provisions. A weekly bazar is held on Saturdays. The village has a primary school. This village is also liable to be flooded during the rains and hence a new gaothan has been provided on a higher level where it can be shifted.
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