Multai
Multai (मुलताई) is a small town and tahsil in Betul district in Madhya Pradesh.
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Origin of the name
The original ancient name of the present city Multai was Multapi, named after the Tapti River that originates from here.
Location
Multai lies on the Northern bank of the Tapti River. Multai is located at 21.77°N 78.25°E. Multai is bounded on the north by town Amla, on the south by Amravati district of Maharashtra, on the east by Chhindwara District and on the west by the District Betul. Jambadi (6 KM) , Sandiya (7 KM) , Sirsawadi (7 KM) , Karpa (8 KM) , Narkhed (9 KM) are the nearby Villages to Multai. Multai is surrounded by Prabhat Pattan Tehsil towards south , Amla Tehsil towards north , Warud Tehsil towards south , Pandhurna Tehsil towards east.
History
Religious importance
Multai is considered as a holy place as Tapti River originates from here. The daughter of Surya, the Sun God, Mata Tapti is worshiped here in two different temples Prachin Mandir and Naveen Mandir. The Multai town is decorated on Akhad Saptami Tapti Janmotsav and an annual Mela is organized on this occasion.
According to the legends, Tapi river also known as Tapti, is the daughter of Surya (the Sun God). It is said that Surya created the Tapi river in order to save himself from his own intense heat. The river finds mention in the great Indian epic Mahabharata, according to which Tapati had married Samvarana, a legendary hero of the Lunar dynasty. Tapati and Sanvaran also had the son called Kuru. It was on his name only the Kuru dynasty started. Tapi is considered as the Goddess among the Hindus and is worshiped among them.
In Multai town there are many ancient Hindu Temples, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Hanuman.
People
Castes : Gonds, Korkus, Kurmis, Kunbis, Bhoyars, Meharas, Pawar, Barkhade, Chamars, Banias, Rajputs.