Aundha Nagnath औन्ढा नागनाथ Aundha |
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town | |
Location in Maharashtra, India | |
Coordinates: 19°32′04″N 77°02′22″E / 19.534554°N 77.039566°ECoordinates: 19°32′04″N 77°02′22″E / 19.534554°N 77.039566°E | |
Country | India |
State | Maharashtra |
District | Hingoli |
Population (2011) | |
• Total | 14,801 |
Demonym(s) | Aundhekar |
Languages | |
• Official | Marathi |
Time zone | IST (UTC+5:30) |
Vehicle registration | MH 38 |
Nearest city | Hingoli(26km), Parbhani(45km) |
Lok Sabha constituency | Hingoli |
Aundha Naganath is a town and a tehsil in Basmat Subdivision of Hingoli district in Marathwada region of the Indian state of Maharashtra.
The town is known for Aundha Nagnath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, and also one of the prominent Twelve Jyotirlingas in India. A pilgrim centre of great significance, since it is considered to be the eight (aadya) of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the country.