Location: Nashik
Nashik
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.
Climate
Nasik’s climate is classified as tropical. The summers are much rainier than the winters in Nashik. According to Koppen and Geiger, this climate is classified as Aw. In Nashik, the average annual temperature is 24.7 °C. About 812 mm of precipitation falls annually.
History
Nashik has mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The city is situated on the banks of the Godavari River, making it one of the holiest places for Hindus all over the world. … At the same place Lord Laxman, by the wish of Lord Rama, cut the nose of “Shurpnakha” and thus this city was named as “Nashik”.
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Nashik has mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The city is situated on the banks of the Godavari River, making it one of the holiest places for Hindus all over the world. … At the same place Lord Laxman, by the wish of Lord Rama, cut the nose of “Shurpnakha” and thus this city was named as “Nashik”.
Place of Interest
Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Kalaram Temple, Sula Vineyards, Pandavleni Caves
Nature & Parks
Pandavleni Caves, Sita Gumpha, Anjneri Hill, Ramkund
Sacred & Religious Sites
Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Kalaram Temple, Muktidham Temple
Architectural Buildings
Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Kalaram Temple, Muktidham Temple, Someshwar Temple
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