About Nashik

Nashik is famous for its numerous temples constructed during the reigns of different rulers. These include the magnificent ones at Sinnar, Anjaneri, Trimbakeshwar and those in the city itself. Out of these, the temples at Sinnar and Anjaneri were constructed in around 11th – 12th century CE by the Yadava kings and their feudatories. Out of these the Aishwaryeshwar Mandir and the Gondeshwar Mandir at Sinnar are the most impressive with their beautiful sculptures. The temple complex at Anjaneri consists of Jain and a few Hindu temples at the foot of the fort and the legends identify the hill as the birthplace of Hanuman. The small town of Anjaneri is also famous for the internationally acclaimed Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic Studies. It has a very informative money museum explaining the development of currency in India through the ages. The temple at Trimbakeshwar, one of the 12 ‘Jyotirlingas’ (the phallic emblem of Shiva with fire), is considered the most sacred of all such places. The town of Trimbakeshwar is located at the origin of the river Godavari, considered the Ganga of the Deccan.

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Anjaneri Mountains

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Artillery Centre

Coin Museum

Coin Museum

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Kalaram Mandir

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Muktidham Temple

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Trimbakeshwar Temple

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Pandavleni Caves

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Ramkund

Saptashrungi

Saptashrungi

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Sula Vineyards



Trimbakeshwar Temple

The famous temple of Trimbakeshwar is devoted to Lord Shiva. The temple was constructed by the Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao and houses a dozen Jyotirlingas. The sacred pond or the Kund, Kusavarta that is in the premises of the temple is said to be the symbolic source of River Godavari. The temple has a darker tinge because of its construction with the black stand stone. The temple is also rich in its architecture and is a sculpted marvel.



Muktidham Temple

This white marbled temple was built in 1971 with the marble from Makrana, Rajasthan. The temple has a distinctive architecture. The Muktidham Temple houses all the twelve Jyotirlings which makes the temple holy. The uniqueness of this temple lies in the fact that its walls are inscribed with the verses of the entire Bhagwad Geeta.



Saptashrungi

Saptashrungi or the seven peaks is famous for its temple of Saptashrungi Nivasini. The place is said to be sacred because it is believed that while carrying the body of Sati (Lord Shiva’s Wife), her limbs fell down at this particular place. Saptashurngi Mountains also find a place in Ramayana as it is believed that Lord Rama, Sita and Laxman used to come here to seek the blessings of the goddess during their exile.



Kalaram Mandir

Kalaram Mandir, a prime pilgrimage destination for the Hindus lies in the Panchvati area of Nashik. The temple is dedicated to Lord Ram and the statue of the lord inside the temple is black in colour therefore the temple is called Kalaram Mandir. With Lord Ram at the centre there are statues of Sita and Laxman on the sides. Built over a course of twelve long years the structure is constructed with black stones and was also a part of the Satyagrah Movement.



Ramkund

The holy waters of Ramkund are considered to be sacred for Lord Rama bathing in the waters during his exile. The pond’s water is of high importance and draws a large number of pilgrims to dip in the holy water of Ramkund. It is believed that Sitaji also bathe in the same pond. Apart from the religious belief the change in the course of river Godavari, taking a sharp ninety degree happens at this very pond.