The largest and simplest of the temples is Kalaram Mandir, built in 1790 by Sardar Odhekar of Peshwa. It houses a black stone image of Rama, hence the name. The temple is made by complete black stones, which has four doors facing East, West, South and North and the apex made up of 32 tons of gold. In 1930, Dr. Ambedkar performed Satyagraha, to allow the entry of Harijans into the temple.

This is one most important and renowned temples of lord Shiva. This is the only temple where there is no Nandi in front of Shivalinga. This place is also called as Upajyotirlinga. The old temple was destroyed in 1680 A.D and rebuild by the Koli community in 1738 A.D.

The myth is that once Lord Shiva and Brahma quarreled. Angry Shiva cut the head of Brahma, which stuck to Shiva's trishul. To get rid from the biggest sin of Brahma hatya he traveled many religious places. When he came to Nashik he heard conversation between cow and her calf (Nandi) at Govardhan saying " bathing in holy Ramkund reveals off all the sins." Shiva took bath at Ramkund and was revealed from the Brahmahatya. He got this knowledge from Nandi, who became his guru so Shiva relieved Nandi from his services in Nashik.

One of the oldest temples situated near Ahillyabai Holkar Bridge on the banks of Godavari River. Gangadhar Yashwant Chandrachud built it in 1756. Fine design is carved on the stones of the temple. The main deity is of Lord Vishnu - alias Narayana along with Laxmi and Saraswati. The temple is built in such an angle that on 20 and 21st March sunrays at sunrise fall exactly upon the Sundarnarayan idol. The story of this temple is very interesting.

Lord Vishnu's attractive body turned in to black colour due to the curse given by Vrinda Devi - the wife of demon Jalandar. After taking bath in the holy river Godavari, lord Narayan, regained his attractiveness, and became beautiful again, hence this temple is called the Sundarnarayan Temple.

The temple has beautiful idols of Mahakali, Mahalaxami and Mahasaraswati. During Navratri there is a huge fair of ten days at this temple. Every day has its significance and importance. Thousand of devotees come early in the morning bare footed for darshan of the goddesses.

Location: Old Mumbai-Agra Road near Mahamarg Bus Station.

 

Shri Jayarambhai Bytco has build this grant temple at a cost of Rs 23 lakh. It is a magnificent piece of architecture, made with marble form Makran in Rajastan, and by Rajastani sculptors. The eighteen chapters of "Bhagawat Geeta" are carved on its walls. This Dham has the replicas of all the twelve Jyotirlingas and also the idols of all major Hindu Gods and Goddesses.

Location: Nashik Road about 8 KM from CBS.

The village Trimbak, 36 kms from Nashik, is famous for the Trimbakeshwar Temple. It enshrines one of the 12 jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered to be the main jyotirlinga. It s famous for the major Poojas Narayan Nagbali, Tripindi and Kalsarpa done only at Trimbakeshwar in India.

 

Shirdi is a holy place famous for the mystic saint Sai Baba. Shirdi is 97 kms away from Nashik. In tne memory °f Sai Baba, a big marble temple has been built in Shirdi, which attracts devotees from a" over India and abroad. The place where he breathed his last is called as Samadhisthan,which is considered by devotees as a holy place.The road to shirdi provides a very joyous drive.

Saptashringa Garh where Goddess Bhagawati dwells, is one of the important religious places. Saptashringa means the mountain having seven peaks. It is around 55 kms away from Nashik. The road to the temple is zig - zag and climbs around 1 1 kms till it reaches the top. The Saptashringa Garh is full of a variety of trees having medicinal worth. As per the story in the epic Ramayana, Hanuman carried the herbal medicine for wounded Laxmana from this hill. There are about108 water reservoirs on the hill. They are called as Kundas.

 

The Gumpha (i.e. Cave) is near the five Banyan trees in Panchavati
One can enter the cave with the help of a very narrow staircase. The cave has
the idol of Shree Ram, Laxman and Sita. To the left, one can enter into the cave having the Shiva Linga. Devotees believe that Ravan kidnapped Sita from the same place.

On the way to Gangapur dam, tourists are fascinated by the beautiful nature spot called "Someshwar". There is a temple of Lord Shiva and Lord Hanuman on the banks of the river Godavari. The area is covered with greenery all over, with a pleasant climate. Tourists can take pleasure of swimming and boating in the river. Someshwar has been a favourite location for many a filmshootings. On the way to Someshwar, there is a village named Anandwalli. It is so named because Peshwas - Anandibai and Raghobadada, lived there for some time. The temple - Navasha Ganpati was built by them.

 

The Ved Mandir was built with the aim of studying Indian culture and Ved and Puranas. The temple is the example of modern interiors built with Italian Marble. The entrance to the temple is very large and attractive with glasses and flood lights.Free training and education on Ved-Puranas is given to students from all over India.

Of all the holy places in & around Nashik , which has long been attained the coveted status of the religious capital of Maharashtra , Mangi Tungi is considered to be a unique spot in the sense that for both Jains & Hindus , it is a sacred place. Rarely do two sections of different faiths converge together for a religious purposes. In the religious esteem of the Jains all over the world , Mangi Tungi is placed next only to Sammed Shikhar which is in the North India. Thousands of Pilgrims all overthe world come to Mangi Tungi every year.

Situated in Panchavati area, on the bank of river Godavari is Naroshankar Temple of Rameshwar built in 1747. The architectural style of the temple is called "Maya" style. The temple is surrounded by 1 1 feet fortification. The fortification also centres a "Bell house" in the front part. The famous bell , called "Naroshankar Bell" is fixed there. The bell is a victory memorial over Portuguese. And is a medal - an award for bravery to Naroshankar Rajebahaddur the then gallant soldier of Bajirao Peshwa . It is made of bronze, with six feet diameter. The year engraved on it is 1921. The bell jingle can be heard up to 5 miles

The three floored Jinalaya (temple) of the Triloknath , reigning over the three realms , the four directions magnificient replicas of the great pilgrims such as siddhachal , Abuu , Girnar , Samet Shikhar etc. are designed outside it, a 12 feet high idol of the Lord Mahavir is set in the basement, in the foreground, in the centre in choumukhji, propagating the joy of devotion , escorted by the four Godly Moolnayaks, 108th Lord Parshwanath looks graceful, while Ashtapada Mahatirth is established in the crest of the monument.

Vipassana International Academy at Igatpuru was established in 1976 The aim was to conduct Vipassana Courses for those in search of mental peace and harmony. Known as Dhammagiri, it is located in Igatpuri, 40 kms away from Nashik City by Nashik-Bombay-Agra road. This world famous meditation centre offers techniques which relieve mental stress and promote inner peace.A 1 0 day residential course at the centre, which is free