Ram, Laxman, Seeta had come here during Vanvas. Sri Ram is the local deity (Gram-daivat) of the city, and the Sri Ram Temple in Phaltan is an important landmark in the city. Phaltan is the birth place of Shri Chakrapani Prabhu, to whom the followers of Mahanubhava Sampradaya consider as an avatara among the 5 Krishnas. The city also has some ancient Jain temples of historic significance. Industry As a tehsil, Phaltan has two sugar factories: New Phaltan Sugar Works Ltd., Sakharwadi and Shri Ram Sahakari Sakhar Karkhana Pvt. Ltd., Phaltan. Cummins India Ltd. has its 300-acre "mega-site" plant in Phaltan, which is being used to manufacture engines. Education The Nimbkar Agricultural Research Institute is located in Phaltan. It focuses on agriculture, renewable energy, animal husbandry and sustainable development. Its work on energy self-sufficient tehsils (which became a national policy) was based on the extensive research on biomass availability in Phaltan Taluka. Notable residents Sai Bhonsale Nandini Nimbkar Anil K. Rajvanshi Padma Shri awardee 2022 B. V. Nimbkar Padma Shri awardee 2006. Shivajirao Bhosale See also Upalve References Cities and towns in Satara district Talukas in Maharashtra