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Encyclopedia > Nashik
  ?Nashik
Maharashtra • India
Map indicating the location of Nashik
 Nashik 
Coordinates: 20°01′N 73°30′E / 20.02, 73.5
Time zone IST (UTC+5:30)
Area
Elevation
295.13 km² (114 sq mi)
• 569 m (1,867 ft)
District(s) Nashik
Population
Density
1,364,000 (2005)
• 4,622/km² (11,971/sq mi)
Mayor Vinayak Pande (2007)
Codes
Telephone
Vehicle

• +0253
• MH 15

Coordinates: 20°01′N 73°30′E / 20.02, 73.5 , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA:  , English: ) is Indias third largest state in terms of area and second largest in terms of population after Uttar Pradesh. ... Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... Image File history File links Locator_Dot. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... A time zone is a region of the Earth that has adopted the same standard time, usually referred to as the local time. ... Location of Mirzapur and the 82. ... The geography of India is diverse, with landscape ranging from snow-capped mountain ranges to deserts, plains, rainforests, hills, and plateaus. ... Basic Definition In geography, the elevation of a geographic location is its height above mean sea level (or some other fixed point). ... The divisions of a district. ... Nashik District is a district in Maharashtra state of central India. ... Population density by country, 2006 Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For the past decade or so, telecommunication activities have gained momentum in India. ... Licence plates on the back of a taxi in Kolkata. ... Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ...


Nashik (Marathi: नािशक) (pronunciation ) or Nasik (Marathi: नािसक) is a city in India's Maharashtra state. Nashik is in the northwest of Maharashtra, 160 km from Mumbai (Bombay) and 220 km from Pune. Nashik is the administrative headquarters of Nashik District and Nashik Division. The "Wine Capital of India", or the "Grape City", as it is popularly known, the city is located in the Western Ghats, on the western edge of the Deccan peninsula on the banks of the Godavari River. The city is known for its picturesque surroundings and pleasant climate. The Godavari River flows through Nashik from its source, which lies to the west-southwest of the city, in the holy place of Trimbakeshwar. It is a rapidly developing city with a population close to 1.4 million (2006 est).[citation needed] Marathi (मराठी ) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western India (Maharashtrians). ... Image File history File links Nashik. ... Marathi (मराठी ) is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the Marathi people of western India (Maharashtrians). ... , Maharashtra (Marathi: महाराष्ट्र , IPA:  , English: ) is Indias third largest state in terms of area and second largest in terms of population after Uttar Pradesh. ... KM, Km, or km may stand for: Khmer language (ISO 639 alpha-2, km) Kilometre Kinemantra Meditation Knowledge management KM programming language KM Culture, Korean Movie Maker. ... , “Bombay” redirects here. ... , Pune (Marathi: पुणे; pronunciation: ) is a city located in the western Indian state of Maharashtra. ... Nashik District is a district in Maharashtra state of central India. ... Nashik Division is one of the six divisions of Indias Maharashtra state. ... The Agasthiyamalai range of the Western Ghats The Western Ghats are a mountain range in India. ... The Deccan Plateau is a vast plateau in India, encompassing most of Central and Southern India. ... The Godavari River, adjacent to the town of Kovvur This article is about Godavari River in India. ... The Godavari River, adjacent to the town of Kovvur This article is about Godavari River in India. ... Trimbakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. ...


Nashik is also important mythologically, historically, socially and culturally. Known for the temples on the banks of the Godavari, it has historically been one of the holy sites of the Hindu religion. It is one of the four cities that hosts the massive Sinhastha Kumbh Mela once every twelve years. A Hindu ( , Devanagari: हिन्दु), as per modern definition, is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, and the religious, philosophical and cultural system that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... The 2001 Kumbh Mela. ...


Legend dictates that the name "Nashik" is derived from the Hindu epic Ramayana. During the exile of Rama, Shoorpanakha the sister of the demon king Ravana tried to seduce Rama. Angered, Rama ordered Lakshmana to cut off Shoorpanakha's nose (nasika). According to the Ramayana, Sita was abducted by Ravana in the area of Panchavati, in the Western Ghats. A Hindu ( , Devanagari: हिन्दु), as per modern definition, is an adherent of the philosophies and scriptures of Hinduism, and the religious, philosophical and cultural system that originated in the Indian subcontinent. ... For the television series by Ramanand Sagar, see Ramayan (TV series). ... Rama ( in IAST, in Devanāgarī) or Ramachandra is a legendary or historical king of ancient India. ... Surpanakha is Ravanas sister in the epic Ramayana Surpanakha is Ravanas sister in the epic Ramayana. ... A depiction of Ravana, Hindu rakshasa King of Lanka In Hinduism, Ravana (Devanagari: रावण, IAST ; sometimes transliterated Raavana and as Ravan or Revana) is the principal antagonist of Rama in the Hindu epic, the Ramayana. ... Lakshaman (far left) with Rama (centre), Sita (far right) and Hanuman (kneeling) - Bhaktivedanta Manor Hare Krishna temple, Watford, England Lakshmana (Sanskrit: लक्ष्मण; IAST Lakṣmaṇa) was the brother and close companion of Rama, and himself a hero in the famous epic Ramayana. Within Hindu tradition Lakshmana is considered to be... Lord Rama (center) with wife Sita, brother Lakshmana and devotee Hanuman. ... Panchavati is a place in India. ...


The most striking historical structure in Nashik is the Trirashmi Caves also known as the Pandav Caves. These were originally viharas of Buddhist monks carved in stone in the mountain. There are extensive writings in Brahmi script that show that the township of Nashik supported Bhikkhu Sangha from about a century BC to about sixth century AD. One huge cave is a donation of Gautamiputra Shatkarni, the most famous king of Shatkarni dynasty. Another one is made by a Greek (Yavan) father and son who had apparently become monks.


Traditionally Nashik was known as the Gulshanabad meaning the city of roses. It is currently known for grapes and the revived rose farming it was famous for. Modern efforts are on to promote the growth of an export-oriented rose farming and wine industry in the district. Nashik is also deemed "the third most industrialised city of Maharashtra after Mumbai and Pune", mainly due to extensive industrial development in recent times. It is home to an important thermal power plant (Eklahare) and a National Treasury Printing Press (India Security Press at Nashik Road). There are five "Industrial Zones" in the Nashik area and its outskirts (Satpur, Ambad, Sinnar, Igatpuri and Dindori). Many reknowned indian and MNC firms have big establishments in Nashik. The few names are Mahindra and Mahindra, Robert Bosch Group, Thyssen Krupp, Samosonite, CEAT, Atlas Copco, L&T, HLL, Cable Corporation of India, Siemens, Crompton Greaves, Caprihans, ABB, VIP Luggage, Jindal Steel, Crompton Greaves, Perfect Circle, Garware, Kirloskar Oil Engines, Gabriel, IBP etc. Species Vitis acerifolia Vitis aestivalis Vitis amurensis Vitis arizonica Vitis x bourquina Vitis californica Vitis x champinii Vitis cinerea Vitis x doaniana Vitis girdiana Vitis labrusca Vitis x labruscana Vitis monticola Vitis mustangensis Vitis x novae-angliae Vitis palmata Vitis riparia Vitis rotundifolia Vitis rupestris Vitis shuttleworthii Vitis tiliifolia Vitis... Nashik Road (previously referred to as Nasik Road) is the name given to the suburb of Nashik that has the citys railway station. ...


Nashik is also emegerging as a BPO/IT destination and is in list of the selected Tier II cities for BPO/IT companies.


Climate

Extremes: max 44.8 °C (108.3 °F) on May 12, 1960, at Nasik. The lowest, also at Nasik, was 0.6 °C (33.1 °F) on January 7, 1945. [1] May 12 is the 132nd day of the year (133rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1960 (MCMLX) was a leap year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... January 7 is the 7th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1945 (MCMXLV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will display the full calendar). ...


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In 1869 Nashik was made a full-fledged district with its present talukas.
Already Nashik was a highly flourishing town even under later Maratha rule & some time during that period the sow car families like barves, Vaishampayans & Gadres of the locality started their financial activity.
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