Maharashtra

Nashik

Nashik's sacred aura draws pilgrims and spiritual seekers alike, its banks of the Godavari River a testament to the city's profound religious significance. For those seeking a deeper connection with the divine, Nashik's ancient temples and bathing ghats, particularly in the Panchavati area, offer a serene and contemplative atmosphere.

Trimbakeshwar Temple

Shree Tulja Bhavani Mandir Devasthan, Jai Bhavani Road

Ganpati Mandir

Mayureshwar Ganpati Temple

Ramkund

ISKCON Sri Sri Radha Madan Gopal Mandir

Om Siddh Chandra Mouleshwar Mahadev

Shri Tuljabhavani Mata Mandir

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Why Nashik is famous

•Two towns, one destination: Nashik on the Godavari, and TRIMBAKESHWAR about 28-30 km west — sources give both figures. One source describes them as creating a spiritual circuit rather than a single destination.
•Akhara Shahi Yatra: One source describes formal ascetic processions preceding each Shahi Snan, at Ramkund in Nashik and Kushavarta Kund in Trimbakeshwar.
•Booking: One source advises booking trains 60 to 90 days ahead for Amrit Snan dates, and notes accommodation near Ramkund and Trimbakeshwar will be in extreme demand.

Notable people associated with Nashik

Sage Gautam · Brought ganga to trimbakeshwarRama, Sita and Lakshmana · Lived at panchavati during the exileThe Akhara Parishad · Issues final confirmation of bathing dates

AI-drafted from general knowledge — may contain mistakes.

History at a glance

Mythological
During the Samudra Manthan, drops of Amrit fall at four places on earth — Prayagraj, Haridwar, Ujjain and Nashik — sanctifying the Godavari and the ground around Ramkund and Trimbakeshwar.
Mythological
Sage Gautam is held to have brought Ganga to Trimbakeshwar through penance to Shiva, giving the Godavari its source at Kushavarta.
Ramayana
Rama, Sita and Lakshmana spend part of the fourteen-year exile at Panchavati. Rama is held to have bathed at Ramkund.
2015
The previous Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha is held. Wikipedia lists an official state website for it.
Announced
The Maharashtra Government announces the Simhastha schedule in a meeting chaired by the Chief Minister alongside saints from 13 Akharas.
31 OCTOBER 2026
The Simhastha officially opens with dhwajarohan — flag hoisting — at Trimbakeshwar, Ramkund and Panchavati.
2 Aug, 31 Aug, 11-12 Sep 2027
The three Amrit Snan days, when the 13 Akharas lead processions to the water.
24 July 2027 OR 2028
The Simhastha concludes with flag lowering.