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Attractions for Nashik - The Offical website of the Maharashtra Tourism
Development Corporation, Govt. of India
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| Attractions |
| Ramkund |
| This holy tank is 27 m by 12 m and was built in 1696
by Chitrarao Khatarkar. It is believed that Rama and Sita used to bathe in this
tank during their exile. It is in this tank of holy water or kund that
religious Hindus even today, immerse a dead person's ashes so that the soul of
the dead person can attain moksha or liberation. The ashes of numerous
personalities such as Pandit Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Y B Chavan and others have
been immersed at Ramkund. |
| Muktidham Temple |
| This famous temple is located
near Nashik station, just 7 kms from the city. The Muktidham Temple is pure
white, the colour signifying holiness and peace. White Makrana marble was used
to build this temple which has very unusual architecture. Unique to this temple
are the 18 chapters of the Gita written on the walls. A visit to this
temple by Hindus is considered as a visit to the 4 dhams or holy
centres. |
| Kalaram Temple |
| This temple was built in 1794 and is
similar in its architectural design to the nearby Trimbakeshwar Temple. The
temple is 70 feet in height and was the brainchild of Gopikabai Peshwa. It was
built with black stone from the mines of Ramsej Hill. There is a beautiful
gold-plated copper peak on the temple. There are icons of Rama, Sita and Laxman
lavishly adorned with adornments. The temple is surrounded by several smaller
temples such as the Vithal Temple, Ganapati Temple and Maruti Temple. |
| Coin Museum |
| The Indian Institute of Research in Numismatic
Studies was established here in 1980. Located in the scenic surroundings of
Anjneri Hill, the institute is the only one of its kind in Asia. The museum has
a well-documented record of the history of Indian numismatics. Through
photographs, articles, line drawings, replicas and real coins, one can study
the various currency systems that existed in India down the ages. It has an
extensive archive with nearly one hundred thousand cardexes preserved for easy
reference. It also holds workshops to promote coin collecting in India. Anjneri
itself has had a glorious historical past. Its tryst with destiny has resulted
in many ups and downs, under many great rulers including the Bahmanis,
Marathas, Mughals and Kolis. |
| Pandavleni Caves |
| The Pandavleni Caves are located on a
tableland on Trivashmi Hill. Built by Jain kings these Caves are around 2000
years old. There are some 24 Caves that were home to Jain saints such as Tirthankara
Vrishabdeo, Veer Manibhadraji, and Ambikadevi. There are sculptures of the
Buddha and bodhisattvas as well. The cave complex consists of large
Caves, which were probably the meeting place of disciples and areas of
preaching sermons. There are several water tanks chiseled into the rock. |
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