Attraction in Nashik
PANCHAVATI
River Godavari flows through Nashik as well as its Northern part is known as Panchavati. It is known that god Shri Ram and as well, Sita along with Laxman stayed at Panchavati for a while. Thus Panchavati has gained holy importance. There are 5 Banyan (Vad) trees and therefore the area is known as Panchavati. Nearby is Sita Gumpha (cave) where Sita is said to have stayed for a while.
Panchavati Place approximately 2.8 km near about 10min required from Hotel Rama Heritage, Nashik, Maharashtra in India
Ramkund
Three rivers meet in Nashik
At the Sangam a getting together place of three rivers the Ganga, the Yamuna, and also the mythical Saraswati.
The most important place in Panchavati is Ramkund. It is so-called because Lord Rama is believed to have taken a shower there. Mortal remains (Asthi) immersed in this Kunda, will be instantly absorbed inside the water. A dip with this sacred Kunda is considered extremely pious. Placed nearby is Gandhi Lake (Talav) using an unforgettable monument created from white marble, in memory from the Father of the Country. The ashes were dropped in Ramkund after Gandhiji died on 30th January 1948. Mr. Nehru was also present on this occasion.
Ramkund Also Known for
Ramkund is a sacred bathing ghat around the bank of the Godavari River, which turns into the location to host the magnificent Kumbh Mela. Centrally located, as well as the center point of Nashik, Ramkund sees hundreds of Hindu pilgrims coming daily to bathe, and as well, pray. The ashes of the dead are immersed here.
The Ramkund area has many temples like the Sundara Narayana Temple, the Naro Shankara Mandir, as well as the Kapaleshwara temple. Ramkund is also known as Asthi Vilaya Tirtha, which dissolves the bones dead dropped with it.
At the time of KumbhaMela the popular Kumbh Snan/bath is supposed to happen here in PAVITRA RAMKUND.
Tapovan
Tapovan actually means precincts reserved for meditation and as well, penance. There is a real precinct for penance in front of Panchavati and hence was called Tapovan. The sages are useful to meditate in close distance with the lush green nature. Laxmana - brother of Rama - helpful to stay here and had cut nose of Shurpanakha - sibling of Ravana. This place has temples of Laxmana and as well, Hanuman. Actually today, this locale captivates mind because of Godavari’s calmly gurgling stream, an extended stretch of green woods as well as, nearness to jungle’s flora and fauna.
A cavernous fissure on boulders along the riverbed is known as Brahma Yoni. Very close by is the Kapil Tirth. On the correct bank of Godavari, there are 11 rocky cavernous areas where rishi-munis need to have been retreating for sacraments. There are temples of Gopalkrishna as well as , Lakshmi-Narayan, as well as the popular Goshala (cow-shed), was developed here in 1904. In historic time, this land was made sacred by the touch of God Rama’s feet.
Sita Gumpha
The Gumpha (i.e. Cave) is nearby the five Banyan trees during Panchavati. You can enter the cave by using a very narrow staircase. The cave has the idol of Shree Ram, Laxman as well as, Sita. To the left, you can enter into the cave obtaining the Shiva Linga. Devotees believe that Ravan kidnapped Sita from the same destination.
Kalaram Mandir
Another crucial temple is that of Kala Ram. This temple was developed by Peshwas. There are superb processions as well as, Utsav on Ramnavami, Dasara as well as, Chaitra Padwa (Hindu new year day). The specialty of the temple is that it was developed with black color stones. The stones were brought from Ramshej 200 years back. It took 23 lakhs of rupees as well as, 2000 laborers to make the temple in 12 years. The height of the temple is made up of 32 tons of gold. In 1930, Dr. Ambedkar performed Satyagraha, to permit the entry of Harijans into the temple.
Naroshankar Temple
Sited in Panchavati region, nearby the bank of river Godavari - fondly recognized as Anga by Nashik cities - is Naroshankar Temple of Rameshwar created by Naroshankar Rajebahaddur in 1747. The architectural elegance of the temple is known as “Maya” style. It is one of the popular fabulous pieces of temple structures of the 18th century. The main temple is on the platform. Rather than inside of the temple, sculpture on the external part is spectacular. It has rows of impressive designs. One layer is of attractive lacework. The next one is that of peacocks keeping bead garlands. In 4 guidelines are statues of the saints in Padmasana - 1 holding rosary, the other one a holy book - all of them are scholars. A few of the statues are deformed - their hands are broken. There is also an assembly of animals - tigers, monkeys, elephants and so on. This describes that Hindu tradition is not limited just to human beings but also offers connection with birds, animals, trees, and as well, nature in general.
Sundar Narayan Temple
Sundar Narayan temple is located at the corner of Ahillyabai Holkar Bridge. The story goes like that: Vrinda Devi was an extremely pious and as well, devoted wife of Jalandhar - a wicked demon. Jalandhar, a mighty crook, was the devotee of God Shiva. Satisfied with his wishes and as well, impressed by Jalandhar's wife’s chastity, God Shiva offered him a boon that built him immortal. With that boon, Jalandhar started to be vicious and as well, began establishing havoc on earth. He not only bothered human beings but also annoyed the Gods. He even ventured to pick up a quarrel with God Shiva himself.
It became essential to eliminate him which was contrary to the boon provided by Lord Shiva. The only way out would suspect Vrinda Devi’s chastity. Because of this task, God Vishnu replicated himself to search just like Jalandhar and as well, lived with Vrinda Devi. Thus her chastity was suspected as well as the boon provided to Jalandhar was withdrawn and as well, he was damaged. When Vrinda Devi reached know of the key performed by God Vishnu, she received furious and as well, cursed Lord Vishnu. His appealing body turned black due to the curse. God Vishnu took a holy shower in the river Godavari and as well, regained his complexion. Since he became gorgeous again, - the Lord is known as Sundar Narayana. Sundar in Marathi means gorgeous.
