India is a rich cultural and spiritual land, where people have unfathomable beliefs in God. Rather, it is known as the the Land of Gods, themselves! It is dotted with innumerable temples in every corner. If you too have a divine belief in Gods and Goddesses, visit Nashik, the city in Maharashtra, renowned for its temples.
The interesting thing about Nashik is that, it has continued to seek attention of archaeologists for a long time as this city has a strong past with various legends, knitted with it. Some of these legends date back to the time of the epic Ramayana. So, do visit the city to purify your souls and soak in a pool of ultimate solace and spirituality.
First things first; if you want to commute to Nashik then you have a plethora of options available. Choose one, which best suits your pocket and invaluable time. If you want to take the road journey, then you can book a taxi. Mumbai to Nashik taxi is quite popular to cover a distance of 136 km. You can even book a train for the same.
Now, let’s visit the divine temples of Nashik. Here are the most trotted ones.
Trimbakeshwar Temple
One of the most revered temples of Nashik located at the foot of Brahmagiri hill, Trimbakeshwar Temple is one of the 12 jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. The magnificent Kumbh Mela also takes place here, every 12 years. This temple holds a significant importance because of the presence of caves that have once had connection with the Nath sect.
Kalaram Temple
This temple is dedicated to Lord Rama, as the name itself says. It is located in the Panchavati area of Nashik. The immense significance of this temple is due to the fact that Lord Rama stayed here during his exile. There are 2-feet tall images of Lord Rama, Goddess Sita and Lord Laxmana erected in the temple. They are made of black stone. The famous Ram Navami festival is celebrated here in the months of March-April with a gala spirit. One must visit here, during that time to experience the celebration at its best.
Khandoba Temple
The 500 years old temple is dedicated to Lord Khandoba Maharaj, an incarnation of God Shiva. The reason of the incarnation was to kill the devil brothers, Malla Daitya and Mani Daitya, who started killing the common people after they were blessed with the special power of living till eternity. Lord Shiva also rested here at the hill, as a result of which it is also called ‘Vishramgad’.
Muktidham Temple Basked in snow-whiteness is the Muktidham Temple. This temple with unusual intricate architecture was constructed out of white marble. The white colour signifies tranquility and piousness. Another interesting thing of this temple is that, it has 18 chapters of the holy Bhagavad Gita, engraved on its walls. It even has replicas of the 12 Jyotirlingas, which have been according to the dimensions of the original deities. Must visit for all the divine souls.
