Parner


Parner, is a historic town in Ahmednagar District, Maharashtra, India. It is the headquarters town for Parner Taluka. Parner was named after Rishi Parashar, whose son Maharishi Ved Vyas wrote famous epic "Mahabharat".

Geography

The town of Parner is located at coordinates 19° 0' 0" North, 74° 26' 0" East, at an altitude of about.

Religion

The majority of the population is Hindu. But also there are few Muslims and Christian and Buddhists. Old historic temples in Parner are famous for their varied architecture.

Temples in the town of Parner

Parner is also known as Replica of Kashi for the 12 temples of Lord Shiva. Also some beautiful temples of Shri Ram, Goddess Malganga, Kaalbhairavnath, Daryabai, Sheddheshwar Temple and Lord Hanuman are the worship places of town.
Sant Niloba Maharaj Temple 12 km from Parner city.

Transportation

Bus

The town has a S.T. Bus Depot.

Railway

Nearest railway station is in Ahmednagar, which is about 40 Kilometers away.

Industry

Shahajapur has many wind mills and is an energy center in Parner taluka. Supa MIDC is near to parner.

Notable residents