Nashik Tour
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
What Nasik famous for :
Major Attractions
RAMKUND
Ramkund is a sacred bathing ghat on the bank of the Godavari river, which is also the venue of the spectacular Kumbh Mela. Centrally located, and a focal point of Nashik, Ramkund sees hundreds of Hindu pilgrims arriving daily to bathe, and pray. Legends says that Shri Ram lived in Nashik during his 14-years exile. Ramkund is believed to mark the spot where Ram and his wife Sita bathed.
KALARAM MANDIR
The Kalaram temple is an old Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Rama in the Panchavati area of Nashik City. It is one of the most important Hindu shrines in the city. The temple derives its name from the statue of Lord Rama that is black in colour. The sanctum sanctorum also houses the statues of goddess Sita and Lakshman. Thousands of devotees visit it every day. Sardar Rangrao Odhekar, in consultation with Sawai Madhavrao Peshwa started the construction of the present temple in 1780. The Temple is unique example of the architect of the time. The main temple was completed by the year 1792 and thereafter the Sabhamandapa, the stilt round the temple and the fencing by the year 1799. The copper peak of the temple is gold-plated and looks ravishing by day and night as well.
MUKTIDHAM
Muktidham is a unique temple depicting the important Hindu pilgrim centres in India. Made of pure marble from Makrana, Rajastan, the temple is one of the prime attractions in Nashik city. Inside the complex, all eighteen chapters from the Bhagwad Geeta are carved on the walls along with life sized replicas of twelve Jyotirlingas.
ANJANERI
Anjaneri is one of the exquisite attractions near Nashik city.
According to Hindu mythology, Anjaneri’s claim to fame lies in being the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, so the place is named after Hanuman’s mother ‘Anjani’. The presence of a number of Jain c
aves also prove that the area was once under the influence of Jainism. Plan a trek through the hills of Anjaneri to experience breathtaking views of the village. The best time to visit here is in winter and rainy season.
SAPTA SHRUNGI
At a distance of 26 km from Vani and 65 km from Nashik, Saptashrungi Devi Mandir is situated near Nanduri village. The temple lies atop the cliff with an altitude of 1,230 m.
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Saptashrungi. and is known popularly as one of the ‘three and half Shakti Peethas’ of Maharashtra. The temple is also one among the 51 Shakti Peethas where one of Sati’s limbs, her right arm is reported to have fallen. It is also believed that the presiding deity of the temple is Mahishasur Mardini, who was the slayer of the demon Mahishasur.
Saptashrungi Temple is a two storied shrine and the idol is said to be swayambhu (self-manifested) which was carved on a rock on the sheer face of a mountain. She is surrounded by seven (sapta-in Sanskrit) peaks (shrunga-in Sanskrit), hence the name- Saptashrungi Mata (mother of the seven peaks). The image of Devi is huge-about 10 feet tall with 18 hands, holding various weapons. The idol is always coated with Sindoor. The Devi is decorated with high crown, a silver nose-ring and necklaces.
A path has been cut out from the mountains to form steps that lead to the temple. Now, a motorable road goes up to an altitude of 1150 m. From here one has to climb 470 steps to reach the shrine, which takes about 45 minutes..
Timings: 5 AM to 7 PM.
