One
of the youngest districts of Maharashtra, Hingoli is still in the process
of establishing itself. Aundha Nagnath Jyotirling, which attracts pilgrims
from all over the country, is considered a fine specimen of Hemadpanthi
style, which is credited with the construction of many excellent pieces
of sculpture. Narsi Namdev or Barashiv Hanuman are some of the holy places
which witness a constant stream of devotees. When Marathwada was suffering
from the Nizam’s outlaw Razakar atrocities, Hingoli, Bamni, Talani,
Anjegaon, Kahergaon and Lohegaon were in the forefront of the Hyderabad
Freedom Struggle for overthrowing the yokel of slavery. This district is
famed for its production of jowar and cotton.
