Rahuri pronunciationⓘ is a town and a municipal council in Ahilyanagar district in the Indian state of Maharashtra.

According to legend, the town was named Rahuri, after Rahu, a historical figure in Hinduism.

[3] It is believed that Rahu's head touched the ground at this place after it was beheaded by Mohini (Vishnu) from Newasa.

Rahuri also has the second most important temple of the Hindu God Shani Dev.

[citation needed] Dr. Annasaheb Shinde College of Agricultural Engineering, Rahuri