Rare Shiva Temple Without a Nandi.
This is an ancient Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, located opposite Ramkund and Ganga Ghat on the River Godavari in Nashik. It is situated at a higher level from the street and we had to climb a steep flight of steps to enter.
The uniqueness of this temple is that it has no Nandi bull statue as you enter, as in other Shiva temples. Legend has it that Lord Shiva accidentally killed a cow, whereupon Nandi asked him to take a bath in Ramkund and perform penance to atone his sin. This is probably the reason for the absence of a Nandi idol.
The temple has a solid stone structure and an aura of divinity around it, and it is worth a visit. It also is an important pilgrimage spot in the Nashik temple circuit. It is generally more crowded on Mondays, the weekly darshan day for Lord Shiva. Photography is not allowed inside the sanctum.
The uniqueness of this temple is that it has no Nandi bull statue as you enter, as in other Shiva temples. Legend has it that Lord Shiva accidentally killed a cow, whereupon Nandi asked him to take a bath in Ramkund and perform penance to atone his sin. This is probably the reason for the absence of a Nandi idol.
The temple has a solid stone structure and an aura of divinity around it, and it is worth a visit. It also is an important pilgrimage spot in the Nashik temple circuit. It is generally more crowded on Mondays, the weekly darshan day for Lord Shiva. Photography is not allowed inside the sanctum.
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