Situated on the bank of river krishana, Sangli is the biggest trade market place for turmeric powder in the entire country, also the Asia's biggest sugar plant is situated here. The city name Sangli is devised after it's six lanes (City of Six-Gallies). Sangli is a well known place for its Lok kala , Cultural activities, Educational facilities and its very own Co-operative principles. Sangli's climate is a moderately hot and dry, with cool weather in the hilly region. It is a market place for Chillies, Jaggery,Ground nuts, Sugar, Grapes,...Sangli is endowed by many leading personalities like Lata Mangeshkar, Padmabushan Vasant Dada Patil "Son of Sangli" who got elected as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra for four times.