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Ramkund
Ramkund is a sacred tank, built in 1696. Chitrarao Khatarkar got it
constructed 27mts. by 12 mts. The aborigines state that
Lord Rama
and his consort Sita used this tank for bathing during the years of
exile. Hence, it is also very holy. There is a common belief that if
the ashes are immersed in the holy waters of this kund, salvation or
moksha is easily achieved.
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The
Muktidham Temple
The Muktidham Temple is located near the station, around 7 kms from
the city. The temple has been built with pure white makrana marble
tiles making it a unique piece of architecture. The distinctive
feature found here is that, eighteen chapters of the
Bhagwad Geeta
are written on the walls of the temple.
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The
Coin Museum
The Coin Museum is positioned against the backdrop of the
enthralling Ajneri Hill. The Indian Institute of Research in
Numismatic Studies was established in 1980 and is the only of its
kind in Asia. The museum houses a fine collection of researched and
well-documented history of Indian currency. Also included in the
collections are photographs, articles, line drawings, replica, real
coins and also a detailed analysis of the various currency systems
that existed in the India from centuries together. The Institute has
now begun workshops to encourage the hobby of coin collection in the
Indians.
Gargoti, The
Mineral Museum
An
excellent place for getting geological knowledge related to rocks
and minerals as well as a great place for buying gifts. The
structure where the exhibition is housed is a unique architecture
too.
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The
Kalaram Temple
The Kalaram Temple, built in 1794 by Gopikabai Peshwa, is another
architectural grandeur, with the motif, pretty much analogous to
that of the Trimbakeshwar Temple. This 70 feet high structure has
been built with black stone extracted from the mine of Ramsej Hill.
The copper peak of the temple is gold-plated and looks ravishing by
day and night as well. The idols of Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshmana
are sandy black decked with ornaments. Gyrating this temple, are
various small temples dedicated to Lord Vithala,
Lord Ganesha and
Lord Hanuman.
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Pandavleni
caves
The 2000-yr-old Pandavleni caves, built by the Jain kings, are
located on a tableland atop the Trivashmi Hill. There are around 24
caves situated here that once formed abode to the Jain saints. The
caves lodge idols of Buddha, Jain Teerthankara Vrishabhdeo, Veer
Manibhadraji and Ambikadevi and the icons of Bodhisatva. The
interiors of the caves were popular meeting places for the
disciples, where sermons were concerned. There are attractive water
tanks that are very skillfully chiseled into the rock.
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Shirdi
Shirdi lies at a distance of 122 kms approximately from this place
and is dedicated to Sai Baba. The place witnesses devotees lining up
right from the wee hours in the morning to attain the blessings of
Sai Baba. The darshan is available throughout the week, but Thursday
is especially considered as holy for the Baba. Nearby is the
Dwarkamani mosque, where the Baba is believed to have meditated and
slept on alternate nights. Just next to the mosque is a long
corridor. Here, the eternal flame burns day and night.
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Trimbakeshwar
Trimbakeshwar is situated in the heart of the village Trimbak, 36
kms from Nasik. It forms the source of the Godavari River. The
Trimbakeshwar temple here is a very famous and is thronged by
thousands who arrive to take the blessings of the Lord.
Trimbakeshwar is one of the 12 jyotirlinga sites in India. It is
believed that bathing in the waters of the Godavari is an easy way
to attain salvation. The Mahashivaratri festival is celebrated every
year.
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Dudhsagar
Waterfalls
Dudhsagar Waterfalls is the favourite spot of the youngsters and the
teens, who come here often to liven up their spirits. Situated at
Someshwar, the waterfalls are 10 metres long and the water is milky
white. The rock has steps chiseled on it for easy access and the
place is a major attraction especially just after the rains. The
Kumbh Mela is held at twelve different places and one of them is
Nasik too.
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Ajneri
Ajneri was the gateway to enter into Trimbakeshwar in the earlier
times. It is now, a very beautiful tourist destination. The
Saptashringi Devi Temple is 55 kms from Nasik, located at 'Wani and
is dedicated to Goddess Saptashringi. One can take a quick look at
the huge rocky hill that stands out gloriously. The Goddess
Saptashirngi is supposed to be self-manifested. Also known as the
Goddess possessing eighteen weapons in eighteen hands, she is
positioned as if ready to fight the demons. A path leads to the
Maharashtra Engineering Research Institute (MERI), which is towards
the left. Even further is the Seetakund at Mhasrul village.
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