Nashik is an ancient holy city in Maharashtra, a state in western India. It’s known for its links to the “Ramayana” epic poem. On the Godavari River is Panchavati, a temple complex. Nearby, Lord Rama was thought to have bathed at Ram Kund water tank, today attended by Hindu devotees. Shri Kalaram Sansthan Mandir is an ancient shrine to Rama, while Rama and Sita are said to have worshipped at Sita Gufaa caves

A center of faith dotted with numerous religious sites and vibrant culture, Nashik has been a significant travel magnet and a pilgrimage site for time immemorial. The tourism shot north with the increased connectivity via road and air to Nashik.

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Life Around The Ghats And Temples Of Nashik

• Trimbakeshwar Shiva JyotirlingaTemple

• Ramakund Ghat

• Ganga Ghat
• Kapaleshwar Mahadev Temple
• Kalaram Temple
• Naroshankar Temple
• Ramkund

Trimbakeshwar Shiva JyotirlingaTemple:

Trimbakeshwar Shiva JyotirlingaTemple is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik and 40 km from Nashik road

Ramkund Ghat:

With the belief that Lord Rama and his consort Sita had bathed here, hundreds of pilgrims are drawn to the place to get a holy dip in the waters of River Godavari. To rest the souls of the dead, people often are seen to be scattering the ashes left after cremation in this place

Ganga Ghat:

The Ganga Ghat in Nashik was built by Ahilyabai Holkar. It is dotted with many temples dedicated to different Hindu gods and goddesses. The Ghat resonates with chants of people who gather here to offer prayers for the souls of their beloveds who have left their mortal bodies. During twilight, the Ganga Ghat looks especially spectacular when the holy waters of the river are floodlit with oil lamps and flowers offered by the pilgrims.

Kapaleshwar Mahadev Temple:

Among many temples of Lord Shiva in Maharashtra, this one is considered to be among the oldest in Nashik, the beauty of which is blended with the presence of Nature in River Godavari. The idol of Nandi – the Bull of the Lord faces the temple in a pose of overlooking the abode of God. The festivals of Maha Shivratri and Shravani Somvar are celebrated here with great zeal, emphasizing the architectural marvel this temple is symbolic of.

Kalaram Temple:

Sardar Rangrao Odhekar of Peshwa built the 70-foot-high temple in 1788. It was built with black stones brought from the mines of Ramsey Hill and engaged around 2000 workers in building the temple over 12 years. The gold-plated copper peak on the temple looks beautiful during the day and evening. Idols of Lord Rama, Sita, and Laxman, are beautifully adorned with flowers and ornaments. The building stands at the center of a walled fence with 96 pillars. Located on the banks of Godavari, the temple is known as Kalaram Mandir because the idol of Lord Ram is black in complexion.

Naroshankar Temple:

Constructed in 1747 in typical Mayan architectural style by Naroshankara Rajebahadur, this is another fine example of dedication to Lord Shiva. This is among those fine places where Hinduism as a way of life could be studied in the works of art present.

Ramkund:

With the belief that Lord Rama and his consort Sita had bathed here, hundreds of pilgrims are drawn to the place to get a holy dip in the waters of River Godavari. To rest the souls of the dead, people often are seen to be scattering the ashes left after cremation in this place.

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Dharamshala Name	Images	Description	Book Your Stay
Nashik - Monghibai Bhagwandas Moolchand Trust		Located 2 km from the old CBS bus stand and 4.2 km from the MSRTC stand, Monghibai Bhagwandas Moolchand Trust offers AC and non AC rooms	Book Now
Nashik - Advani Dharamshala		Advani Dharamshala in Nashik is near to the Bus Stand i.e. km. The nearest Railway Station is about km near from Advani Dharamshala.	Book Now
Nashik - Bhajanghar Dharamshala		1.5 km from the old bus stand and 3.8 km from the MSRTC stop, Bhajanghar Dharamshala offers rooms at an affordable price	Book Now
Nashik - Pejawara Matha Dharamshala		3.2 km from the old bus stand and 4.5 km from the MSRTC stand, Pejawara Math Dharamshala offers two and four bedded rooms	Book Now
Nashik - Smt. M. N. Rathi Maheshwari Bhavan		Smt. M N Rathi Maheshwari Bhavan is 1.6 km from the Nashik Road bus stand. They offer rooms to stay and facilities to organise social functions	Book Now