PANCHAVATI and some....
The name derives from the Sanskrit word pañca (five) vata (fig tree). This plot of five banyan trees is located on the banks of the Godavari River in Nasik, Maharashtra, India. The Ramayana has a strong presence here, as all the other stones and ponds here tell the story of the great epic, as well as the story of Rama, his wife Sita, and his brother Lakshmana, while they were living in Panchavat during their Vanvasa (exile). . ) . There is also a cave called Sita Gumpha where Lord Shiva was worshiped in exile. The ancient Shivalinga still exists in a small temple inside a cave and is visited by devotees. Lakshmana had to cut off the nose of Surpanakha (nasika) in Panchavat. The famous Lakshman Rekha is located in Panchavat, about a kilometer from Sita Gumpha. Afterwards, Ravana kidnapped Devi Sita. Today, the area is a major pilgrimage site and tourist attraction. 
Panchavati is a place of pilgrims and tourists for many reasons. My last visit was very personal: the burial of the ashes of my beloved father, who died after a very productive life at the age of eighty-eight. It is believed that if the ashes of the deceased are immersed in "Ram Kunda", the soul attains nirvana. Ramkund is one of the most important places in Panchavati. It is so called because Lord Rama is believed to have bathed in it. The ash (Asthi) submerged in this kunda or pool is immediately absorbed by the water. Immersion in this holy kund is also considered very sacred. Next to it is Lake Gandhi, where there is a white marble monument in memory of Mahatma Gandhi. His Asti was also loaded at Ramkund. 
Located in the Panchavati district on the banks of the Godavari River, the Naroshankar Rameshwar Temple was built in 1747 by Naroshankar Rajebahaddur. This temple has a famous bell called "Naroshankar". This bell is a monument to the victory over the Portuguese of the younger brother of the Maratha king, Bajirao Peshwa Chimaji Appa, who conquered the Vasai fort from the Portuguese. Naroshankar Rajebahaddur played a major role in this war. After the conquest of the fort, the bells of the Portuguese church of Vasai were demolished and carried with great triumph by an elephant procession to Nashik and presented to Naroshankar as a medal, a tribute to his courage. It was made of bronze and had a diameter of six meters. The year 1921 is recorded there. The sound of the bell can be heard for about 5 kilometers. This bell and its melody are so famous that the Marathi language has a title "Naroshankarachi Ghanta" for a woman who speaks loudly! Panchavati is a nice side trip when you visit Nasik. It won't take you more than a few hours to explore Panchavati, so plan your trip accordingly. There are many temples around for worship, depending on individual faith. For more information on all the temples in and around Panchavati, and there are plenty of them, click here . Or you can simply immerse yourself in the religious atmosphere, walk around and have fun with the tricks of the so-called priests who exploit the senses. pilgrim religion. Upon arrival, we were showered with this and given a list of our sins that could be erased here with the help of various rituals. Seeing the urn with the ashes, they list the various rites and rituals that have been performed, so they do not even think about performing rituals on the deceased, because all their souls will gain "moksha" or be released from the cycle. Renaissance! Then you have a fruit/food vendor who will distribute fruit and/or food to the poor for a certain price. They also have fees for each wallet starting at Rs 100 depending on the type of charity you want. If you plan to spend the entire day there for any reason, it is recommended that you bring a packed lunch/snack and bottled water. There are many stalls selling snacks and groceries, but I don't see any good places to try them. It was probably because no one was going to eat or sleep. Whoever goes there goes with a purpose and leaves as soon as it's all over. Most of those who go there for the last rite/rite strangle the ashes of their loved ones. Others are those who want to experience the Ramayana. Panchavati is 5 km from Nasik and 190 km from Mumbai. We leave Mumbai at 06:30 and arrive at Panchavati at 11:00. 
The roads are mostly good, except for the ghats, which are full of potholes and potholes, although it must be admitted that the authorities have started to repair the roads in poor condition. Along the way there are waterfalls of various sizes to stop and enjoy. 
The Mumbai Nasik route during the monsoons is stunning with green spaces, and when you cross Kasar Ghat, you are literally driving through thick clouds! 
In some areas the visibility is about 50 meters! It's an awesome sight to see all the cars go by with their hazard lights flashing. The signage along the route is very good and it is not surprising at the intersections. Along the way, along the way, there are several good places to eat, such as Bhagat Tarachand, healthy vegetarian food at low prices, and Manas, which is suitable for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Manas has a bar but Bhagat Tarachand does not. Bhagat Tarachand is near Washind, closer to Mumbai, Manas is from Igatpur, closer to Nasik. Manas is a motel and Bhagat Tarachand is just a restaurant. So take the opportunity! And of course, once you get to Nashiki, the possibilities are endless. Once you reach Nasik, you can also schedule a visit to Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar. Shirdi is known as "Sai Baba" and Trimbakeshwar is known as the "swayambhu" (natural) temple of Shiva, which is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga that all devotees of Lord Shiva must visit. It is believed that anyone who visits Trimbakeshwar will be spared. This place is considered to be the holiest place for the Shraddha ceremony, as mentioned in the Nirnaya Sindhu, a Hindu religious book. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple, but it can be seen from outside. Trimbakeshwar is located about thirty kilometers west of Nasik and if you are coming from Mumbai you need to turn off before reaching Nasik. You can then do it on the way back to Nasik, Panchavati or Mumbai. 8 km south of Nasik, near Mumbai's Nasik Expressway, are the caves of Ka Pandav Leni or Pandawa. The Pandavas had to spend some time there. Some of them have large carvings on the porch. Among them caves 3, 10 and 18 stand out. Caves 3 and 10 are monasteries with interesting statues. Cave 10 has a Buddha statue. Cave 18 is a well carved Chaitya with a very prominent carved façade. Shirdi was about fifty miles from Nasik. Shirdi is known by "Sai Baba". Saibaba is said to have arrived in the village of Shirdi when he was about sixteen years old. He lives in the temple of Khandoba, where he is worshiped for the first time by a villager (Mahalsapati) who calls him Sai ("saint"). Sai Baba led a very simple and ascetic life as a poor monk in the village. His inherent charisma immediately began to attract a following. He attributed many miracles to life, which expands the list of his followers. Today, Shirdi is almost a sister city to Nasik and offers almost all the services available in Nasik, if not more. All these places are easily accessible from Mumbai, which is very well connected to the whole world by air, rail, sea and road. So there are many options for this type of tour from Mumbai. You can arrange day trips visiting Shirdi or Panchavati only. Or maybe stay in Nasik which will be the base to visit Trimbakeshwar, Panchavati, Shirdi and Shirdi one day. 
Pandav Leni is next, back in Mumbai. Or maybe two nights where you can also spend the night in the beautiful hill station of Bhandardara, about eighty kilometers from Nasik on the Nasik Expressway in Mumbai. All these places are oriented towards tourism and therefore offer accommodation and gastronomy for all budgets and all tastes. For more information about Bhandardar Click here To read about Trimbakeshwar Click here
Panchavati is a place of pilgrims and tourists for many reasons. My last visit was very personal: the burial of the ashes of my beloved father, who died after a very productive life at the age of eighty-eight. It is believed that if the ashes of the deceased are immersed in "Ram Kunda", the soul attains nirvana. Ramkund is one of the most important places in Panchavati. It is so called because Lord Rama is believed to have bathed in it. The ash (Asthi) submerged in this kunda or pool is immediately absorbed by the water. Immersion in this holy kund is also considered very sacred. Next to it is Lake Gandhi, where there is a white marble monument in memory of Mahatma Gandhi. His Asti was also loaded at Ramkund. 
Located in the Panchavati district on the banks of the Godavari River, the Naroshankar Rameshwar Temple was built in 1747 by Naroshankar Rajebahaddur. This temple has a famous bell called "Naroshankar". This bell is a monument to the victory over the Portuguese of the younger brother of the Maratha king, Bajirao Peshwa Chimaji Appa, who conquered the Vasai fort from the Portuguese. Naroshankar Rajebahaddur played a major role in this war. After the conquest of the fort, the bells of the Portuguese church of Vasai were demolished and carried with great triumph by an elephant procession to Nashik and presented to Naroshankar as a medal, a tribute to his courage. It was made of bronze and had a diameter of six meters. The year 1921 is recorded there. The sound of the bell can be heard for about 5 kilometers. This bell and its melody are so famous that the Marathi language has a title "Naroshankarachi Ghanta" for a woman who speaks loudly! Panchavati is a nice side trip when you visit Nasik. It won't take you more than a few hours to explore Panchavati, so plan your trip accordingly. There are many temples around for worship, depending on individual faith. For more information on all the temples in and around Panchavati, and there are plenty of them, click here . Or you can simply immerse yourself in the religious atmosphere, walk around and have fun with the tricks of the so-called priests who exploit the senses. pilgrim religion. Upon arrival, we were showered with this and given a list of our sins that could be erased here with the help of various rituals. Seeing the urn with the ashes, they list the various rites and rituals that have been performed, so they do not even think about performing rituals on the deceased, because all their souls will gain "moksha" or be released from the cycle. Renaissance! Then you have a fruit/food vendor who will distribute fruit and/or food to the poor for a certain price. They also have fees for each wallet starting at Rs 100 depending on the type of charity you want. If you plan to spend the entire day there for any reason, it is recommended that you bring a packed lunch/snack and bottled water. There are many stalls selling snacks and groceries, but I don't see any good places to try them. It was probably because no one was going to eat or sleep. Whoever goes there goes with a purpose and leaves as soon as it's all over. Most of those who go there for the last rite/rite strangle the ashes of their loved ones. Others are those who want to experience the Ramayana. Panchavati is 5 km from Nasik and 190 km from Mumbai. We leave Mumbai at 06:30 and arrive at Panchavati at 11:00. 
The roads are mostly good, except for the ghats, which are full of potholes and potholes, although it must be admitted that the authorities have started to repair the roads in poor condition. Along the way there are waterfalls of various sizes to stop and enjoy. 
The Mumbai Nasik route during the monsoons is stunning with green spaces, and when you cross Kasar Ghat, you are literally driving through thick clouds! 
In some areas the visibility is about 50 meters! It's an awesome sight to see all the cars go by with their hazard lights flashing. The signage along the route is very good and it is not surprising at the intersections. Along the way, along the way, there are several good places to eat, such as Bhagat Tarachand, healthy vegetarian food at low prices, and Manas, which is suitable for both vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Manas has a bar but Bhagat Tarachand does not. Bhagat Tarachand is near Washind, closer to Mumbai, Manas is from Igatpur, closer to Nasik. Manas is a motel and Bhagat Tarachand is just a restaurant. So take the opportunity! And of course, once you get to Nashiki, the possibilities are endless. Once you reach Nasik, you can also schedule a visit to Shirdi and Trimbakeshwar. Shirdi is known as "Sai Baba" and Trimbakeshwar is known as the "swayambhu" (natural) temple of Shiva, which is one of the twelve Jyotirlinga that all devotees of Lord Shiva must visit. It is believed that anyone who visits Trimbakeshwar will be spared. This place is considered to be the holiest place for the Shraddha ceremony, as mentioned in the Nirnaya Sindhu, a Hindu religious book. Non-Hindus are not allowed to enter the temple, but it can be seen from outside. Trimbakeshwar is located about thirty kilometers west of Nasik and if you are coming from Mumbai you need to turn off before reaching Nasik. You can then do it on the way back to Nasik, Panchavati or Mumbai. 8 km south of Nasik, near Mumbai's Nasik Expressway, are the caves of Ka Pandav Leni or Pandawa. The Pandavas had to spend some time there. Some of them have large carvings on the porch. Among them caves 3, 10 and 18 stand out. Caves 3 and 10 are monasteries with interesting statues. Cave 10 has a Buddha statue. Cave 18 is a well carved Chaitya with a very prominent carved façade. Shirdi was about fifty miles from Nasik. Shirdi is known by "Sai Baba". Saibaba is said to have arrived in the village of Shirdi when he was about sixteen years old. He lives in the temple of Khandoba, where he is worshiped for the first time by a villager (Mahalsapati) who calls him Sai ("saint"). Sai Baba led a very simple and ascetic life as a poor monk in the village. His inherent charisma immediately began to attract a following. He attributed many miracles to life, which expands the list of his followers. Today, Shirdi is almost a sister city to Nasik and offers almost all the services available in Nasik, if not more. All these places are easily accessible from Mumbai, which is very well connected to the whole world by air, rail, sea and road. So there are many options for this type of tour from Mumbai. You can arrange day trips visiting Shirdi or Panchavati only. Or maybe stay in Nasik which will be the base to visit Trimbakeshwar, Panchavati, Shirdi and Shirdi one day. 
Pandav Leni is next, back in Mumbai. Or maybe two nights where you can also spend the night in the beautiful hill station of Bhandardara, about eighty kilometers from Nasik on the Nasik Expressway in Mumbai. All these places are oriented towards tourism and therefore offer accommodation and gastronomy for all budgets and all tastes. For more information about Bhandardar Click here To read about Trimbakeshwar Click here
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