Nasik is a located on the banks
of the Godavari River, the holy river which flows through old Nasik. The town
is the highest producer of grapes in India along with onions. The Nassak
Diamond, derives its name from the fact that it long remained in the
Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, near Nasik. The Godavari River flows through Nasik
from its source, which lies to the southwest of the city, in Trimbakeshwar.
According to Ramayana, Lord Rama,
the King of Ayodhya, made Nasik his home during his 14 years in exile. At the
same place Lakshmana, cut off the nose of Surpanakha and thus this place was
named as "Nasik"(in Sanskrit Nasika means nose). Several other
references to the Ramayana can be found, which includes the Sita Gumpha caves,
from where Sita, Lord Rama's wife, was abducted by Ravana.
The Nasik
Kumbh mela 2015 celebration is held once in
every 12 years in Nashik - it is scheduled for 2015. It draws millions of
devotees and tourists from all over the country and the world. Trimbakeshwar is
a holy town that houses one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. It also is the
origin of the river Godavari and is situated 38 kms away from Nasik. The
Sinhasta Kumbh Mela is held once in 12 years in Nashik and Trimbakeshwar.
According to historical records, Nasik is one of four places where the elixir
of immortality, the 'Amrit', fell to earth from a pitcher as gods and demons
were engaged in the tussle to gain the ownership of the jar full of 'Amrit'.
The Kumbh Mela rotates among the four holy sites every three years. The Kumbh
Mela is marked by millions of devotees' plunge into the river Godavari that is
believed would cleanse their souls leading to salvation. A ritual bath at a
predetermined time and place is the major event of the festival.
The Nasik Kumbhmela celebration
is held once in every 12 years in Nashik - it is scheduled for 2015. It draws
millions of devotees and tourists from all over the country and the world.
Trimbakeshwar is a holy town that houses one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in
India. It also is the origin of the river Godavari and is situated 38 kms away
from Nasik. The Sinhasta Kumbh Mela is held once in 12 years in Nashik and
Trimbakeshwar. According to historical records, Nasik is one of four places
where the elixir of immortality, the 'amrit', fell to earth from a pitcher as
gods and demons were engaged in the tussle to gain the ownership of the jar
full of 'amrit'. The Kumbh Mela rotates among the four holy sites every three
years. The Kumbh Mela is marked by millions of devotees' plunge into the river
Godavari that is believed would cleanse their souls leading to salvation. A
ritual bath at a predetermined time and place is the major event of the
festival.