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Akolais a city in Vidarbharegion in the state of Maharashtra in central India. It is about 290miles (580km) east of the state capitalMumbaiand 140miles (250km) west of the second capitalNagpur. Akola is the administrative headquarters ofAkola Districtlocated inAmravati Division. Akola city is governed byAkola Municipal Corporation.

Places of interest[edit]

Shegaon

Shegaon (inBuldana District), a very famouspilgrimageplace of Gajanan Maharaj, is just 35km from Akola. Gajanan Maharaj Sansthan is the biggest temple trust in the Vidarbha region and is called "Pandharpur of Vidarbha". The origin of Gajanan Maharaj is untraceable in history. People from all over Maharashtra visitShegaonand offer their prayers to Gajanan Maharaj.

Narnala

(Marathi ), also known as "Shahanur Fort", is an Indian hill fortress in Maharashtra. The name Narnala was given after the Rajput Ruler Narnal Singh or Narnal Swami. The fort was built in 10 A.D. by Gond Kings. Narnala Wildlife Sanctuary which is situated 40km from Akola city is a principal tourist destination. Home to leopards, birds and sambars, this wildlife sanctuary also has many trees like teal, kusum and salai.

Nehru Park

Nehru Park is the well-known amusement park. A laser show and musical fountain are added attractions.

Ashok Vatika

Ashok Vatika is an important religious place forBuddhistandDalitpeople in Akola city. There are statues of Dr. B R Ambedkar, Siddharth Gautam Buddha and Mahatma Jyotirao Phule inside the Garden, People gather in large number to offer prayers, it is located at the centre of Akola city.

Raj Rajeshwar Temple

Akola's oldestShivatemple is Rajeshwar Mandir. The city derives its nickname as "Rajeshwar Nagari" from it.