Nashik City and the surrounding area is famous for many temples, pilgrimage places etc. One of the sacred places for Jain Religion is Teerthraj Gajpantha , which is at Mhasrul, 16 kms from Nashik Road Railway station and 5 kms from Nashik City. The famous CHAMBER CAVES are a part of this place. It is situated on the top of a small hill which is only 400 ft tall. The staircase, built in black stone leads to the temple and offers a panoramic view. Although the nearby landscape is quite barren, some plantation has been recently done. This is a very serene place, conducive for meditation. Gajapantha Teerth includes a caravanserai, a small hut the foot of the hill and a temple at the top of the Gajadhwaja Hillock. As per the ancient holy book "Shantinath Purana" Mysore’s Chamaraj King installed these statues (600 B.C.) in the temple top the hill. Thus the caves got the name "Chamer Caves" or "Chambhar Caves" in the regional language.
Thursday, 28 February 2013
Trimbakeshwar Temple Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Trimbakeshwar Temple Nashik
Trimbakeshwar temple is a religious center having one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is its three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra. Due to excessive use of water, the linga has started to erode. It is said that this erosion symbolizes the eroding nature of human society. The Lingas at Trimbakeshwar are covered by a jeweled crown which is placed over the Gold Mask of Tridev (Brahma Vishnu Mahesh). The crown is said to be from the age of Pandavs and consists of diamonds, emeralds, and many precious stones. The crown is displayed every Monday from 4-5 pm (Shiva).All other Jyotirlingas have Shiva as the main deity. The entire black stone temple is known for its appealing architecture and sculpture and is at the foothills of a mountain called Brahmagiri.Three sources of the godavari originate from the brahmagiri mountain. Introduction of the holy place Shri Trimbakeshwar
500 years back from now there was built a city which later on became famous as Trimbakeshwar. In the period of the Peshwas regime Nana Saheb Peshwa had instructed to sonstruct the Trimbakeshwar temple and developed and beautified the city of Trimbakeshwar.
500 years back from now there was built a city which later on became famous as Trimbakeshwar. In the period of the Peshwas regime Nana Saheb Peshwa had instructed to sonstruct the Trimbakeshwar temple and developed and beautified the city of Trimbakeshwar.
Artillery Centre Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Artillery Centre Nashik
Behind the Pandav Caves, is the biggest Artillery Center in Asia. Devlali railway station is nearest railway station to reach Artillery Centre Nashik. This artillery center was shifted from Pakistan in 1947, and is now completing its 50th year. The Indian army's officers and soldiers are trained here. Training for 'Bofors Gun' is given here. The area is under military and is restricted for civilians.
Main Road Ganapati Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Main Road Ganapati Nashik
his temple, which celebrated its centenary seven years ago, belongs to Damodar Vishnu alias Damu Anna Dongare. Born in a family of scholars in Vedshashtra, Damu Anna was very knowledgeable in medicine and also in music - he himself was a tabla player. The property on which this temple stands today, belonged to Damu Anna and there was a lovely garden watered from the well in the backyard. Once during meditation he sensed a divine directive to build a Ganapati mandir. Same night, he caught a burglar trying to break open a jeweller’s shop across the street. The jeweller offered to give a prize of Damu Anna’s choice. Damu Anna asked him to donate a marble deity of Ganesh and the jeweller very happily complied with the request. Thereafter this temple was constructed where Damu Anna’s love for music is nurtured even today. Bhadrapad and Maghi festivals are celebrated as also every Chaturthi, concerts are held in the temple. As you turn from Mahatma Gandhi Road to Main Road near Ravivar fountain, you come across this temple on your left. Long and wide main hall, a pretty idol and old glass chandeliers impress you instantly. The Ganesh idol faces the east.
Gondeshvar Temple Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Gondeshvar Temple Nashik
Gondeshvar or Govindeshvar temple of the numerous shrines in Sinnar, the ones sacred to Gondeshvar and Aieshvar are the most significant as also antique. To the north-east outside the town stands the splendid black-stone temple of Gondeshvar weathered by the wind and sun of centuries. It is still the largest, most complete and the best preserved example of mediaeval temples of the Deccan built on a variation of the Indo-Aryan style, which had penetrated into a part of the Deccan during the middle ages. It is a Shaiva Panchayatan, or a group of five temples, within a large enclosure, the central shrine being dedicated to Shiva, and the remaining four around it to Parvati, Ganapati, Surya and Vishnu.
Godavari Temple Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Godavari Temple Nashik
The Godavari Temple was built by Elder Madhavrao Peshwa's mother, Gopikabai in 1760. This temple is open for devotees only during the period of Kumbhamela (once in 12 years) for 13 months. It is also called Ganga Temple.
Wednesday, 27 February 2013
Trimbakeshwar Temple Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Trimbakeshwar Temple Nashik
Kalaram mandir Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Kalaram mandir Nashik
Sita Gumpha Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Sita Gumpha Nashik
Panchavati Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Panchavati Nashik
This sacred spot gets its name from the five banyan trees that are along the riverside. Believed to be a part of the Dandakaranya Forest, Panchavati has acquired a prominent place in the epic. People frequent here to take a holy dip which is believed to cleanse their sins.
Veer Savarkar Smarak - Bhagur Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Veer Savarkar Smarak - Bhagur Nashik
NandurMadhmeshwar Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near NandurMadhmeshwar Nashik
Ramkund Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Ramkund Nashik
Modakeshwar Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Modakeshwar Nashik
An idol of Lord Ganesh in the Modakeshwar temple also has an original shape of a Modak, so the name Modakeshwar. The owner of this temple is Vilas Kshemkalyani. Keshavrao Kshemkelyani, ancestor of Vilas, once in his dream, saw Lord Ganesh at this place and after coming there, he truly found the idol of Swayambhu Ganapati. Since then, the Kshemkelyani family is looking after this temple. All the Nasikites have immense faith in the divinity of Ganpati as it is also believed that Lord Ganesha answers the prayers of his devotees.
Dudhsagar Falls Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Dudhsagar Falls Nashik
The 10-meter stretch of this cascade is often crowed with people. Another remarkable fact about this lovely falls is its creamy white water that got its name Dudhsagar. Carved steps on the rocks makes access to the top of this lovely spot easy.
Sundarnarayan Temple Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Sundarnarayan Temple Nashik
Naroshankar Temple Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Naroshankar Temple Nashik
Ramkund/Gandhi Memorial Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Ramkund/Gandhi Memorial Nashik
Tapovan Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Tapovan Nashik
A cavernous fissure on boulders along the riverbed is called Brahma Yoni. Very close by, is the Kapil Tirth. On the right bank of Godavari, there are eleven rocky cavernous spaces where rishi-munis must have been retreating for sacraments. There are temples of Gopalkrishna and Lakshmi-Narayan and the famous Goshala (cow-shed) was built here in 1904. In ancient time, this land was made sacred by the touch of Lord Rama’s feet.
Igatpuri Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Igatpuri Nashik
The gorgeousness of Igatpuri is still unscathed by senseless modernization. It is a charming hill station, where the pleasant mornings serenades with the magical glitter of the majestic sunrise, Igatpuri would be an unusual experience to the picnickers. This scenic location offers fresh air amidst a pleasing surrounding which sooths away the stress and strain of the day today life.
Nashik Tourism, Travelling guide, Tourist places near Nashik
Nashik is a city in Maharashtra, India. Nashik is located in the northwest of Maharashtra, 180 km from Mumbai and 202 km from Pune. Nashik is the administrative headquarters of Nashik district and Nashik Division. Nashik, which has been referred to as the "Wine Capital of India", or as India’s Napa Valley] is located in the Western Ghats, on the western edge of the Deccan peninsula on the banks of the Godavari. It is claimed to be the fastest growing city in Maharashtra.Nashik has prospered the most in the past 20 years. In addition to supplying the name to the famed Nassak Diamond. The city is known for its picturesque surroundings and pleasant climate. The Godavari River flows through Nashik from its source, which lies to the southwest of the city, in Trimbakeshwar . Nashik Urban Agglomeration (Nashik UA) has a (projected year 2008) population of 1,620,000 and a total area of 264.23 km² which makes it the fourth largest urban area in Maharashtra in terms of population. Nashik is the third most industrialized city in Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune. Nashik is one of the world's holiest Hindu cities. Kumbh Mela is held here once in 12 years along with four other cities in India. Lord Rama along with Lakshmana and Sita spent 14 years of his exile at Tapovan near Nashik. The city came under the rule of Mughal in 16th century and was renamed Gulshanabad. It is also noted for its participation in freedom struggle. Freedom fighters like Veer Savarkar and Anant Kanhere were born in Nashik. Known for its beautiful and picturesque surroundings, flourishing valleys,Nashik is home to many vineyards and orchards. Today, Nashik is rated as one of India's fastest growing cities.
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