Famous 3
Temples
in 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.And so on beautiful places in Nashik.


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Trimbakeshwar Temple

The Trimbakeshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and features a distinctive architecture with a black stone spire and intricate carvings. The temple complex also houses various other deities, including Lord Ganesh and Lord Vishnu. The temple is known for its sacred Trimbak Tirtha, a holy pond where devotees take ritual baths. Apart from its religious significance, Trimbakeshwar is surrounded by natural beauty, with lush greenery, mountains, and picturesque landscapes. It is a popular destination for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts who can enjoy activities like trekking and nature walks in the surrounding hills.

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Kapaleshwar temple

Kapaleshwar Mandir in Nashik is the temple of Lord Shiva. This is an unusual temple unlike the other Shiva temples because there is no statue Nandi, the Gatekeeper of Lord Shiva. The temple was the place where Lord Shiva performed atonement after taking a dip in RamKund to wash off his Sin. As Lord Shiva regarded Nandi as a Guru or Teacher, there is no statue in the temple to guard the Kapaleshwar Temple. Kapaleshwar Mandir Nashik Timings: Morning – 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM Evening- 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM Kapaleshwar Mandir History: Lord Shiva mistakenly killed a cow then Nandi told Shiva to take a bath in Ramkund, Nashik. As per the instructions of Nandi, Lord Shiva took a scared dip in the RamKund and meditated for some time. The present temple is located at the same place where Lord Shiva meditated.

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Kalaram temple

The Kalaram Temple is one of the most visited religious sites and popular temples in Nashik. It is also one of the most revered temples in the state of Maharashtra. The temple houses a black coloured idol of Lord Rama. The colour of the idol is the reason behind the name of this temple. Apart from Lord Rama, the temple is also dedicated to Lord Lakshman and Goddess Sita. Back in history, there was also a massive protest that was held outside the temple lead by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar. The structure of the temple is beautifully crafted using black coloured stone with the peaks plated in gold. The entire structure of the temple is around 70-feet and the look is mesmerizing to the core. The magnificent structure got crafted in 12 long years involving 2000 workers as well as a lump sum of 23 lakhs. The stones used to craft the temple had been brought about200 years ago from Ramshej. Visiting Hours – There are two different slots for visiting this temple– 6:00 AM to 12:00AM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM