Nasik - नासिक

Nashik, one of the most important pilgrim centres of Maharashtra is set on the banks of the sacred Godavari River. It is believed that Lord Rama stayed here for some time during his 14 years exile. The temple town has over 2000 small and big temples and bathing ghats lining the banks of the river. Nashik is the venue of the holy Kumbh Mela, which is held once in every 12 years. The city is also a famous educational and industrial centre. On the banks of the Godavari surrounded by nine hills Durga, Ganesh, Chitraghanta, Pandav, Dinger Ali, Mhasarul, Jogwada, Pathanpura and Konkani. One of the holy cities of the Hindus, Lord Rama, hero of the epic Ramayana, spent the major part of his exile here. The Kumbha Mela (Sinhasth) the greatest and most important of Hindu periodical fairs is celebrated once in 12 years at Nashik.