My Home Town-Nasik
Proximity to many holy temples and sites including the famous pilgrimage centre of Shirdi and a long tryst with India’s sacred past, has made Nashik(a city of Maharastra state) a confluence for the spiritually enlightened. Mythology has it that Rama, the king of Ayodhya, made Nashik his temporary abode during the 14 years of his exile.
The poets Rishi Valmiki, Mahakavi Kalidas and Bhavabhooti have paid rich tributes to Nashik in many of their works. In addition, Nashik has always been the epicentre of commerce and trade. Ptolemy, the famous philosopher made a mention of Nashik in 150 BC, leading researchers to believe that it was probably the country's largest market place.
Today, Nashik is a bustling township with a blend of the ancient and the modern. Scattered across the city are numerous forts and majestic temples. But, it is also the home to many industries. The Security Printing Press of the government, which prints the nation's currency, is located here.
It is part of the green belt and is renowned for the various fruits and vegetables it produces. In fact, the yield of grapes, strawberries and onions in Nashik is amongst the highest in the country.
Brief of Nasik
Nashik is at a height of 565 meters above sea level. The river Godavari passes through Nashik. The Weather
of Nashik is pleasant , dust free and non corrosive. The coldest month is December with minimum temperature of upto 6 degree C. The hottest month is May with minimum temperature of upto 21.5 degree C. The average rainfall is 700 mm and is mostly during June - September.
Latitude 190-33' and 200-53' North
Longitude 730-16' and 750-6' East
Area 259.13 Sq. Km (Second largest in Maharashtra after Mumbai)
Rivers Godavari, Kashyapi, Darana, Nasardi (Nandini)
Population 6,48,000 (1991 census)
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The poets Rishi Valmiki, Mahakavi Kalidas and Bhavabhooti have paid rich tributes to Nashik in many of their works. In addition, Nashik has always been the epicentre of commerce and trade. Ptolemy, the famous philosopher made a mention of Nashik in 150 BC, leading researchers to believe that it was probably the country's largest market place.Today, Nashik is a bustling township with a blend of the ancient and the modern. Scattered across the city are numerous forts and majestic temples. But, it is also the home to many industries. The Security Printing Press of the government, which prints the nation's currency, is located here.
It is part of the green belt and is renowned for the various fruits and vegetables it produces. In fact, the yield of grapes, strawberries and onions in Nashik is amongst the highest in the country.
Brief of Nasik
Nashik is at a height of 565 meters above sea level. The river Godavari passes through Nashik. The Weather
of Nashik is pleasant , dust free and non corrosive. The coldest month is December with minimum temperature of upto 6 degree C. The hottest month is May with minimum temperature of upto 21.5 degree C. The average rainfall is 700 mm and is mostly during June - September.Latitude 190-33' and 200-53' North
Longitude 730-16' and 750-6' East
Area 259.13 Sq. Km (Second largest in Maharashtra after Mumbai)
Rivers Godavari, Kashyapi, Darana, Nasardi (Nandini)
Population 6,48,000 (1991 census)
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I invite all my friends 2 just visit nasik once, will get to know the charm of it.
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