17 Famous Temples in Nasik You Must Visit
Dress Code: Preferably traditional dresses.
How to Reach: Nasik is connected to all the cities in the state, and you can use local autos or cabs to reach the temple.
Temple Website: https://bhadrakalidevimandir.org/historyEng.html
Other Attractions: Gora Rama temple, Lakshmana temple.
16. Veda Mandir:
Veda Mandir is another Nasik’s essential asset. The temple imparts in-depth knowledge about Puranas, a rare religious site in Maharashtra. The ambiance of this temple encourages learning in all and is considered the gem of the city. The temple helps you relax, unwind, and deeply meditate. Many famous industrialists sponsored the development of the temple, which houses the idols of Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita.
- Address: Trambakeshwar Rd, Wild Orcade Society, Matoshree Nagar, Nasik, Maharashtra 422002.
- Opening Timings: 7 am to 7 pm.
- Dress Code: Modest attire recommended.
- How to Reach: Temple is near Civil Hospital on the main road in Nasik. Take a cab or bus from any part of the city to reach once here. Buses and taxis can also be taken to Nasik from all major Maharashtra cities. Nasik is 185 km from Mumbai and 220 km from Pune city. By rail get down at the Nasik railway station. By air, the nearest airport is the Gandhinagar Airport connected well with major cities such as Mumbai and Delhi.
- Best Time To Visit: Ram Navmi and Janmashtami
- Temple Website: N/A
- Other Attractions: Free Vedic education to all students. You can find the original scripts of the Puranas here. CDs are also provided for spreading this knowledge all around. Dharamshalas are also run to house students and pilgrims affordably. Thakkar Bazaar is nearby.
[Read: Famous Temples in Mumbai]
17. Sita Gumpha:
Another famous temple located in the Panchavati area of Nasik is the Sita Gufaa or Sita Gumpha. People believe that Sita worshipped Lord Shiva during their exile, hence the name. A narrow staircase helps you access the ancient Shivalinga and the idols of Lord Rama, Sita, and Lakshmana. Many people believe this to be the place Ravana abducted Sita.
