Loni, Ahmednagar

Loni also known as Loni-pravara is a town in Rahata taluka, Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, India. It is known for the biggest Shiv Jayanti Festival in the world. There are many colleges in this town.^[1] Climate is dry and moderate.

Lontek Temple

This is a small temple on top of a hill with a large idol of Shiva.

Nizarneshwar Temple

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

Pravara Sugar Mill

This is the first cooperative sugar mill in Asia,^[2] set up in 1950,^[3] established by Dr. Vithallrao Vikhe Patil.

References

1. Gupta, A.; Kumar, A. (2006). Handbook of Universities. Handbook of Universities. Atlantic Publishers & Distributors. p. 682. ISBN 978-81-269-0608-6. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
2. Pawar, R. "Socio-Economic Impact of Sugar Factories on Rural Areas of Solapur District: A Geographical Analysis". p. 64. ISBN 978-1-365-21728-9. Retrieved 18 March 2023.
3. Talekar, S.D. (2005). Management Of Working Capital. Discovery Publishing House Pvt. Limited. p. 164. ISBN 978-81-7141-962-3. Retrieved 18 March 2023.