Sight Seeing In Nashik
Nashik is one of the most sacred places in India. Are you planning a trip to this Wine Capital but do not know what to see around ? Well then read this section giving you useful info on some of the must visit sight seeing spots in Nashik.
- RamKund :
Ramkund is a sacred tank, built in 1696. Mythology says that Lord Rama, Laxman and Sita used this tank for bathing during the years of exile. It is believed that if you take a dip or the ashes of any person are immersed in the holy waters of Godavari all his sins are washed away and the person attains Moksha or salvation. - The Muktidham Temple :
The Muktidham Temple is located near the Nashik Road Railway Station, around 7 kms from the city. The distinctive feature about this temple is that, eighteen chapters of the Bhagwad Geeta are written on the walls of the temple. Almost every incarnation of the God is seen under one roof in this temple. - The Kalaram Temple :
The Kalaram Temple, built in 1794 by Gopikabai Peshwa, is another architectural splendor. The idols of Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana in black stone are seen in this temple. The old story says that Lord Ram had turned pale {black} in sorrow when he learnt that Ravan had kidnapped Sita from Panchvati and thus the name Kalaram temple. - Pandavleni caves :
The 2000-yr-old Pandavleni caves, built by the Jain kings, are located on a tableland atop the Trivashmi Hill. here are around 24 caves situated here. The caves lodge idols of Buddha, Jain Teerthankara Vrishabhdeo, Veer Manibhadraji and Ambikadevi and the icons of Bodhisatva. - Shirdi :
Shirdi lies at a distance of 122 kms from Nashik and is dedicated to Sai Baba. People from all over the country come here in huge numbers to seek the blessings of Sai Baba. - Trimbakeshwar :
Trimbakeshwar is situated in the heart of the village Trimbak, 36 kms from Nasik. Trimbakeshwar is one of the 12 Jyotirlings in India. It is a form of Lord Shiva. The place is also the source of the Godavari River. - Ajneri :
Ajneri is located on the way from Nashik to Trimbak. This oplace is suppose to b4e the birth place of Lord Hanuman. The peak of the mountain has a small temple of Anjni the mother of Hanuman. This place is also a very famous trekking site. - Artillery Centre :
It is situated behind the Pandav Caves. It is the biggest Artillery Center in Asia. The center had been shifted from Pakistan in 1947, and is now completing its 50th year. Officers and soldiers of Indian Army are trained here. Training for ‘Bofors Gun’ too is given here. The area is under military restriction. - Takli :
Takli is connected to the Guru (teacher) of Chatrapati Shivaji, saint Samarth Ramdas. Ramdas ran off from his marriage life and settled down at Takli for meditation. He was a devotee of lord Ram and meditated with the words Shriram Jai Ram, Jai Jai Ram for 13 crores times in 12 years. - Shinganapur :
Shinganapur is located very nearby to Shirdi. This place is known for its Shani Dev temple. The amazing thing about this plce is that there are no locks or doors in any of the homes in this village. This is since people belief that Shani Dev is always to protect them and punish the thieves.
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Originally posted 2009-08-08 13:36:03.
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