Ramtek Temple, Nagpur
Ramtek Temple, Nagpur

Ramtek temple or Ram temple located at Ramtek area of Nagpur is dedicated to Lord Rama. According to popular belief, Lord Rama rested in this place while he was in exile before he went ahead to win over Lanka. Tek in Marathi means vow and thus Ramtek signifies ‘Vow of Lord Rama’. The present temple is believed to be over 400 years old. It is away from the hustle bustle of city life and located inside a fort on a hill. Expect a tranquil atmosphere, the mystical surrounding of a fortress and a place of worship so very rich in Mythological value. It is also very popular and revered for its OM structure that is a whopping 350 feet long. The temple is also famous for its notorious yet super smart monkeys roaming around the premises. Cars can go up to the last step post which you need to climb around 60 steps to the temple.

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How to Reach:

By flight, the nearest airport is the Dr Baba saheb Ambedkar International Airport. Temple is it is 55 kilometres from the train and 50 kilometres from the bus from Nagpur. Nagpur is also well connected by rail to all major cities.

Address

MH SH 249, Ramtek, Maharashtra 441106

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