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Panchavati Nashik: Panchavati was the initial name for Nashik before the Ramayana Kaal. Nashik is significant in history, society, and culture. The city is one of the holiest locations for Hindus worldwide since it is located on the banks of the Godavari River. Panchvati in Nashik boasts a rich historical background, as legend has it that during his 14-year exile, Lord Rama, the King of Ayodhya chose Nashik as his abode. Let us check out the significant history and interesting facts about this place. 

Interesting Facts About Panchvati Nashik 

- In Nashik city, Panchvati is located on the left bank of the revered Godavari River. There are some very old and tall banyan trees near the Kalaram temple. It is thought that these trees sprang from the five banyans that gave Panchvati its name. The words Panch, which means five, and Vati, which means banyan tree, are combined to form the name "Panchvati."

Several noteworthy shrines are located in the sacred place of Panchavati. (Image Source: Nashik.Gov.In)

- Because of how Lord Rama, his consort Sita Mata, and his brother Lakshman found peace and comfort in the thick woods of Panchvati, devotees of Lord Rama hold this place in high regard.

- Nashik is known as the "Banaras" of Western India because Panchvati is home to some of the most revered and well-known temples in the state.

- Sita's Cave, reputedly the residence of Goddess Sita at the time of her abduction by Ravana  is one of the nearby shrines located in Panchvati.  The well-known Lakshman Rekha, the line that Lord Lakshman drew for her protection, is a short distance from the cave.

- Other places of worship in Panchvati include the Kalaram Temple, Kapaleshwar Temple, Ganga Godavari Temple, Sunder Narayan Temple, Talkuteshwar Temple, Neelkantheshwar Goraram Mandir, Murlidhar Mandir, Tilbhandeshwar Mandir, and so on.

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- At the same location, Lord Laxman severed Shurpnakha's nose at the behest of Lord Rama, leading to the naming of this city as Naishik. This sacred place was known as "Trikantak" in Kritayuga, "Janasthana" in Dwaparyuga, and subsequently "Navashikh" or "Nashik" in Kuliyuga. Here, renowned Sanskrit poets such as Valmiki, Kalidasa, and Bhavabhuti have generously offered their homage. 



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