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NIMGAON MAYAMBA

Nimganv Mayamba, with 1,589 inhabitants in 1961, is a village in Gevrai tahsil, lying south of the tahsil headquarters and situated on the banks of the Sindphana river. On the knoll of a hill, on the outskirts of the village, there are three samadhis, one of which is in the open and the other two protected by a roof. The one which is roofless is supposed to be that of Macchindranath and the other two those of Kanifnath and another disciple of Macchindranath respectively. In honour of Macchindranath a fair is held on Caitra Suddha Dvitiya. It lusts for two days. Many people from the surrounding villages attend it. A belief is current among the village folk that every night Macchindranath comes to take rest in a certain house. Adhering to this belief a bed has been provided in that house. On Thursdays and Sundays people visit the samadhi to invoke the blessings of the sage. The village has a primary school and wells are the only source of water.