Barshi is a town and a Municipal Council in Solapur district in the state of Maharashtra, India. Barshi town is the head quarter of the taluka. It produces quality toor dal (lentil) and other agriculture products produced here. The town is traditionally considered as a gateway to the neighboring region "Marathwada". Barshi has one of two temples dedicated to Vishnu as Lord Bhagvant; the other is at Varanasi.