The Beauty of Nashik

By Vidya

When Shurpanakha’s nose was severed,
Nashik received its name.
Because of its mythological significance,
It earned its place in fame.

Here Ravana abducted
Our beloved Mother Sita.
This sacred land brings to life
The timeless tale of the Ramayana.

Sita’s Kitchen, Sita’s Cave—
These places still remain.
Standing there, we remember
That sacred story once again.

During their years of exile,
Rama lived in Panchavati.
He made abundant use
Of nature’s gifts and bounty.

Rich in mythology, history, and faith,
And prosperous in its own right,
The beautiful city of Nashik
Shines across the world so bright.

The Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple,
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas divine,
Is here, where the Godavari River
Begins its sacred journey through time.

Vast stretches of vineyards
Spread across the countryside.
Twenty-four Buddhist caves lie nearby,
With architectural wonders and natural beauty side by side.

On the banks of the Godavari,
The grand Kumbh Mela draws a crowd.
Ramkund, Kalaram Temple, gardens,
And Tapovan stand sacred and proud.

The white-marble Muktidham Temple,
With deities worshipped far and wide,
Displays replicas of the Jyotirlingas,
Their splendour shining side by side.

Sula vineyards, the Currency Note Press,
And India Security Press stand tall.
Governmental, industrial, and commercial institutions
Contribute to the city’s progress and all.

Someshwar Waterfall, the Coin Museum,
And green hills stretching far and wide;
Among five banyan trees stands a lovely cave,
Filled with peace and spiritual light.

Within a small and narrow cave,
Queen Sita once stayed.
During the days of exile,
There she patiently passed each day.

Fruits and flowers of many kinds
Grew abundantly all around.
There was no shortage of offerings
For worship or simple meals to be found.

A living witness to the tales of exile,
Nashik is vibrant, sacred, and grand.
Its landscapes bring alive the legends
Of our ancient and hallowed land.

— Vidya