This temple is located in Ramkunda near Nasik and is one of the most historically important temples in the city. This temple or mandir is located on the banks of River Godavari. People visit the temple after taking a short bath in the holy waters of River Godavari. It was very much in the news as it opened its gates after a period of 12 years to mark the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2015 when thousands of devotees lined up to present their prayers to the goddess Godavari. Yes, this temple opens its gates completely once in 12 years to coincide with the Kumbh Mela cycle of Nashik. When its shut devotees pray from outside and is still quite revered.
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Ganga Godavari Temple, Nasik4, Ganga Godavari Temple, Nasik
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Ganga Godavari Temple, Nasik1, Ganga Godavari Temple, Nasik
Ganga Godavari Temple, Nasik, Ganga Godavari Temple, Nasik
How to Reach:
Temple is on the Godhavari bank in Nashik city. You can use public transport to reach once here. Buses and taxis can also be taken to Nashik from all major Maharashtra cities. Nashik is 185 km from Mumbai and 220 km from Pune city. By rail get down at the Nashik railway station. By air, the nearest airport is the Gandhinagar Airport connected well with major cities such as Mumbai and Delhi.
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