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Panchavati, Nashik: FAQ & Sources
पंचवटी, नासिकPanchavati, the grove of five banyans on the Godavari at Nashik in Maharashtra, is where Rama, Sita and Lakshmana lived in the last part of their exile, where Shurpanakha was humiliated, and where Ravana abducted Sita. It is home to the Kalaram temple, Sita Gufa and Ramkund.
RegionNashik, Maharashtra
Frequently asked questions
Where is Panchavati?
In Nashik, Maharashtra, on the banks of the Godavari.
What happened at Panchavati?
Shurpanakha was humiliated here, and Ravana abducted Sita from the hut at Panchavati.
What is the Kalaram Temple?
A black-stone temple of Rama in Panchavati, built in 1792.
How did Nashik get its name?
Tradition links it with nasika, nose, because Lakshmana cut off Shurpanakha's nose here.
Sources
- Valmiki Ramayana, Aranya Kanda, sargas 11-15
- Maharashtra Tourism, Nashik
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