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PATNOLI
Patnoli. (Pen T., 18° 55' N, 73° 00' E; RS. Khopoli 29; p. 503).
It is situated just near the Antore Creek, its original name being Pattan Valli, which came to be called Patnoli in course of time. Hence Patnoli is the corrupted form of Pattan Valli. In the vicinity of the village is the famous shrine of Patanesvar Mahadev and is said to be Svayambhu. It is a very beautiful temple built in carved stones of crumbled temples lying around. Maha-sivratra fair is celebrated amidst great rejoicings and is attended
by a large congregation of people. On the days of the fair the daily number of visitors from Pen is fairly big. On every Monday of the month of Sravan also there is a regular stream of visitors to offer their prayers. In the nearby mountain on a rock is carved a Siv Linga.
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