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#Kumbhoj (pronounced as kam'bho'j) is the name of an ancient town located in #Kolhapur district in Maharashtra. The town is about 8 kilometers from Hatkanangale, about 27 kilometers from Kolhapur and currently, also is the Taluka or Tehsil Headquarters. The famous #Jain Tirtha (pilgrim place) known as #Bahubali, is just 2 kilometers away from the #Kumbhoj city.

As the name itself suggests, #Kumbhoj seems to be connected with well-known ancient term Kamboja of Sanskrit/Pali literature.

Alternative name of Kumbhoj is Kumboj (=Kamboj). The former name is apparently free from Iranian or Paisaci influence since Maharashtra location was far removed from the north-west division of ancient India. Kamboj is the standard name found in numerous ancient Sanskrit and Pali texts.

Padma Vibhushan Dr. Karmaveer Bhaurao Patil, a renowned social worker and philanthropist was born at Kumbhoj.

Bahubali at #Kumbhoj is identical to the Bahubali of Shravanabelagola known as #Gomateshwar to the south in Karnataka.