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ROHANI
Rohani is a village in the Wardha tahsil 25 miles south-west of Wardha on the Wardha river, with a population of 1,152 according to the 1961 Census. The name is said to have been derived from the rohan tree (Soymida febrifuga). On the banks of the river Wardha is an antique but fine temple of Koteshvar Mahadeva built of large blocks of stones. Sage Vasishtha who is supposed to have performed a sacrifice here is credited with the building of the temple, and for this reason it is held in all the more reverence. It is said that at the request of Vasishtha the Wardha flowed forth from the mouth of the Varaha or boar incarnation of Vishnu. A fair lasting for three days is held here on Mahashivratri in March. The attendance goes well beyond five thousand and more than a hundred temporary shops are set up for the sale of vessels, cloth and provisions including sweetmeats. A weekly market is held here on Tuesdays. Rohani has a primary school, a post office and a medical practitioner.
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