Kalaram Mandir / कालाराम मंदिर
Kalaram Temple is one of the major attractions of nashik.This temple was build in peshwa dynasty in 1792 by sardar odhekar It was said that Odhekar had a dream that the statue of Rama in black colour was in the Godavari River Odhekar took the statue from river and built the temples.the river section where this statue was found was given name as ramkund.the constructions of this temple was started in 1780 and completed in 1792.The temple name derives its name from the black statue of lord rama the literal translation of kalaram means black rama.
This temple is
completely build in black stones and there are total 4 entrance doors, each door is facing East,
West, North and South directions. The temple entrance is on the east side via a
beautiful curved arch The surrounding wall of this temple has total 96
pillars. Kalaram temple is 70 feet high with a gold plated peak which
looks amazing. The Kalash of the temple comprises of 32 ton gold.
Around 12 years took to construct the Kalaram mandir Nashik with
the help of 2000 workers which costing 23 Lakhs rupees in those days. The sabhamandap was constructed later in the year 1799. The black idol of
Lord Hanuman is there at the main entrance of the temple. Lord Dattatreya’s
footprint impressions are also there on a stone beneath a very old tree next to
the Kalaram temple.
POOJA TIMING
The temple Opening & Closing time is 5:30AM
– 10:00PM.
In the month of Chaitra, Shree Ram
Navratra and Ramnavami are the main Celebrations. The Grand Procession or Rath
yatra through the city on Ekadashi, the 11th day of Chaitra is the main events
of the year. On the 10th Day of Ashwin, “Dussehra Prosession” of Lord Rama in a
silver palanquin is also celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm.
Best Time to Visit: all year round.
Location: Panchavati Area, Nashik.
SATYAGRAH
kalaram Temple entry
movement formed a pivotal role in the Dalit movement in India. B. K (Dadasaheb)
Gaikwad and Dr. B. R. Ambedkar led a protest outside the temple on 2 March
1930, in order to allowing Dalits into the temple.
The movement was to
have a right to enter temple, it was more towards having equal rights. We don’t
want to go to temples though but we should have rights.
How
To Reach Kalaram Mandir Nashik
Nashik is well connected by road & railway network to all
major cities in Maharashtra. You can catch taxies or auto-rickshaws from the
railway station and the Nasik Airport. Auto rickshaws are the best & safest
mode of travel in Nasik.
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By Road: Nashik bus stand is just
3 km away from the temple. A large number of MSRTC busesply to this bus stand from all over the Maharashtra. Other private
buses, cars and taxis are also available from major cities.
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Nearest Railway Station: Nashik
road station is the nearest railhead to reach this temple. It is 9 km away from
the station.
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Nearest Airport: Ozar Airport is the
closest airport to Kalaram temple Nashik. Distance between airport & temple
is 24 km. Mumbai airport is the other option that is 180 km away.
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