The banks or Ghats on the
Godavari at Nashik are considered to be sacred. It is believed
that all the Sins are washed out by taking Holy dip in the Kundas
(Ponds) constructed in the river. Also by performing the last
rites, Moksha is attained by the deseased soul. The river in
the Ramkunda (Pond) flow from North to South, hence the river
becomes Dakshin Wahini i.e. flowing towards South. This gives
the Ramkunda a unique place or religious importance. Almost
daily 3 to 5 thousand pilgrims come and take Holy dip on the
ghats. Also during some imporant days as per Hindus Calender,
the number reaches to about 15 to 20 thousand pilgrims on a
day. These ocassions are almost 2 to 3 in a month
Temples :
Kala Ram Temple - Year 1782
by Odhekar family
Sunder Narayan Temple - Year 1756 by Peshwas
Umamaheshar Temple - Year 1758
Nilkantheshwar Temple - Year 1747
Goreram Temple - Year 1720-1740
Naroshankar Temple - Year 1747 by Naroshankar Rajebahadur
Kundas :
Ramkunda - Year 1761-1772 by Peshwas
Murudeshwar - Year 1770