Loni, Ahmednagar

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Loni also known as Loni-pravara is a town in Rahata taluka, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. It is known for the biggest Shivjayanti Festival in the world. There are many colleges in this town. Climate is dry and moderate.

Lontek Temple[edit | edit source]

This is a small temple on top of a hill and has a large idol of Shiva. It is also a lovers point. Locals have reported college students of indecent activities around the temple leading to police presence lately.

Nizarneshwar Temple[edit | edit source]

This is a temple to Shiva at Nizarneshwar, 16 kilometers from Loni toward Sangamner.

Pravara Sugar Mill[edit | edit source]

This is the first cooperative sugar mill in Asia, established by Dr. Vithallrao Vikhe Patil.