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The local lore suggests, they had found a wooden idol in the \ Godavari riverbed and built a wooden temple for it. ​ \ \ Later, Murav Dhondirav Prabhu found black stone idols in the Godavari while bathing. Remarkably, just like the old wooden idol, the stone idol of Lord Rama also had his right hand placed on his chest. ​ \ \ The stone idols were so exquisite that they became widely talked about. In the 1780s, news of this reached Gopikabai, mother of Madhavrao Peshwa. On her suggestion, Sardar Rangrao Odhekar had the present temple constructed at a cost of 23 lakh rupees over ten years. In 1790, the consecration (pranpratishtha) of the new idol was carried out with great grandeur during Ram Navami celebrations. ​ \ \ Until the completion of the temple, the idols of Lord Shri Ram, Lakshman, and Sitamai \ were kept in the house of Baburao Dikshit. For twelve years, the ancestors of the priestly family would go there regularly to perform the daily worship and rituals.​ \ \ In the 1800s, Khanderao Trimbak Odhekar performed the temple’s dedication ceremony (utsarga vidhi) and offered the entire temple to Malharbhat Bhikambhat Prabhu (the chief priest).​ \ \ The temple was built in accordance with the principles of the Maya Samhita and shows \ the influence of the Vesara style of architecture. The layout of the Kalaram Temple \ consists of the mukha mandapa (entrance hall), the main sabha mandapa (assembly hall), the antarala (antechamber), and the garbhagriha (sanctum). The temple is relatively plain, with minimal ornamentation.​ panorama_8197A587_8E3A_AE65_41D9_3929ECB2D2A5.subtitle = Can describe the overall temple plan, layers & different styles of \ shikharas. Design around the sabhamandap. panorama_81977768_8E3A_AAAB_41BE_2DAF71589DCB.subtitle = Design of bitti around the garbagriha. \ \ Shikhara as hotspot. \ \ The ‘Kalash’ is made of 32 tons of gold.The copper peak of the temple is gold-plated and looks ravishing by day and night as well.​ \ (https://shrikalaramsansthannasik.org/english/about.html) panorama_9A123E59_8E1B_BAED_41D6_0B500A332B35.subtitle = Fourteen steps lead from the Sabha Mandap to the Mukha Mandapa, symbolising Rama’s fourteen years of exile. The temple measures 80 feet in length, 60 feet in width, and rises 69 feet up to the shikhara.​ \ \ The Mukha Mandapa has a semi-circular dome adorned with lotus petals, crowned by an amalaka and stone finial. The main Sabha Mandapa ceiling (vitan) is a remarkable engineering feat— constructed without any central support, despite its immense stone weight. Carvings on the pillars and arches reveal influences from Gujarati and Rajasthani art.​ \ \ While climbing the fourteen steps on the eastern side, near the bell (ghanta), you may catch sight of the vermilion-smeared idol of Shri Ganesha through the ovari (arched niche) on the left. panorama_8195B663_8E39_AADD_41DA_B2F11BDD2570.subtitle = In the north-western corner of the sabhamandap are two small shrines. One contains the sacred padukas (footprints) of the Lord and a pind, while the other houses an idol of Maruti (Hanuman) smeared with shendur (vermilion).​ \ \ A local legend associated with these two shrines says that Lord Shri Ramchandra and Shri Dattamaharaj would sit here and engage in \ discussions. The place is therefore regarded as jagrut (spiritually awakened). \ It is believed that once, while Shri Ramchandra and Shri Dattamaharaj were in discussion, Hanuman suddenly arrived there and felt embarrassed. Hence, \ the idol of Hanuman here is depicted with his head slightly bowed and both \ hands lowered. Usually, idols of Maruti are shown holding a mace (gada), but this form is distinct.​ \ \ The idol of Maruti is smeared with shendur, and the site is considered spiritually powerful. Devotees have deep faith in this place. On the occasion of Shri Datta Jayanti, the celebration of Shri Datta Janma is observed here \ with devotion.​ \ \ Along with the samadhis of Nathpanthi saints Prayagnath and his disciple Mahant Santoshnath, linked to events of the Simhastha Kumbh. panorama_9A65D416_8E16_AE67_41C1_23BC68F03941.subtitle = Inside the sanctum, at the very front, is a throne (simhasana) marked with silver emblems of Shesha. Upon this throne, the three deities—Lord Rama, Lakshmana, and Sita—sit in a single aligned row. On the front portion of the throne are inscribed the words: “Khandaerao Tryambak and Rangrao Mahadev Odhekar.” The shikhara of the temple is of shekhari style with the main spire surrounded by smaller attached spires (or half spire), forming a multi-peaked resemblance like a cluster of mountains. At the top rests an amalaka crowned with a stone finial—4 feet in height and 6 feet in circumference. Above it is a copper kalasha (pinnacle) coated with gold, upon which flutters a flag marked with the emblem of Hanuman. Slightly below this level, a sculpted motif depicts an elephant at the feet of a lion.​ \ ​ \ \ The temple houses the idols of Lord Shri Ram, Lakshman, and Sita. These idols are believed to be swayambhu (self-manifested) and, being sandy in texture and dark in complexion made out of deccan basalt, the deity is known as Shri “Kalaram.” panorama_9A0FF26C_8E2E_6AAB_41C5_B487CDF6F652.subtitle = Nestled in the narrow lanes of Panchavati (on the left bank Godavari in Nashik) stands an architectural marvel, i.e. the Kala Ram Temple. It is believed that the very place where today’s Kala Ram Temple stands was once the site of Lord Rama’s forest hermitage (parnakuti). Although the present black stone temple was built around 1782, references in the verses of saints indicate that there was a wooden temple here even earlier.​ \ ​ \ The temple is also a landmark in India's modern history – this was the place where Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar started the temple entry movement – to seek the right for Dalits to enter and worship temples. This is marked by the memorial & plaque to the left of the entrance. panorama_81E0C7A9_8E3A_A9AD_41CD_8348A6A9392D.subtitle = Surrounding the temple is a fortified stone enclosure (prakar) 4 feet wide, 17 feet high, 245 feet long, and 145 feet wide. The enclosure \ has four gateways, one in each direction, with 72 verandahs, each 11 feet wide, for devotees’ rest.​ \ \ The eastern main gate features a two-storey nagarkhana (drum house), \ 52 feet long, 21 feet wide, and 30 feet high, which remains in good condition today. panorama_81954664_8E39_AADB_41DD_42877AFDA359.subtitle = The enclosure has four gateways, one on each side, with 11-foot-wide corridors (owaras) adjoining them for devotees to rest. \ \ 84 pillars & significance panorama_9D2972C6_8E2B_EBE4_41E0_91EDC53C58C0.subtitle = The enclosure has four gateways, one on each side, with 11-foot-wide corridors (owaras) adjoining them for devotees to rest. \ \ 84 pillars & significance panorama_8197FD26_8E3A_FEA7_41D9_81E27D5D489D.subtitle = The grand Sabha Mandapa measures 75 feet in length, 31 feet in width, and \ 12 feet in height, supported by 40 pillars. The Hanuman idol here gazes eternally at Lord Rama’s feet in devotion. ​ \ \ ​<< Can also Talk about 3 aisles / shape of the arches / \ pillars ​? \ \ Entrance: A black Hanuman statue sits at the main \ entrance, positioned so the idol of Ram is visible from it. >> panorama_9D5B50F9_8EE9_A7AD_41C3_05586EBD4EF8.subtitle = The main sabha mandapa requires stepping down a level and has two \ north-south doorways. Its most striking feature is the exquisite stone \ ceiling (vitan), constructed without any central support. The hemispherical spire, topped with an amalaka and stone finial, mirrors the \ ceiling’s design. Before entering the garbhagriha (sanctum), one passes \ through the antarala (vestibule). At the doorway of the sanctum, the \ guardian deities (dwarapalas) stand. panorama_86712E44_923A_DADB_41CB_C37E7AAE4A2A.subtitle = Traditionally, any auspicious activity begins with the worship of Lord Ganesha. However, here the Ganesha shrine is located at the rear of the temple, in the south-west direction. Why is this so?​ \ \ The idol of Lord Ganesha situated at the back of the temple on the south-western side predates the stone construction of the temple itself. Since it already existed there, it was retained in the same location. With the intention that devotees should receive the darshan of Shri Ganesha before having the darshan of Lord Shri Ram, the approach has been \ thoughtfully designed. While climbing the fourteen steps on the eastern side, near the bell (ghanta), devotees naturally catch sight of the \ vermilion-smeared idol of Shri Ganesha in the ovari (arched niche) on the left. 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Gajasimha (Gaja-Simha), a specific combination meaning "elephant-lion" showing a lion dominating an elephant, representing power and royalty. Placed in-between Shikhara and dome above the temple sabha mandap.​
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Near the entrance stands a memorial to the Kalaram Temple Satyagraha, a powerful symbol of a historic struggle grounded in devotion, justice, and human dignity.​
The Kalaram Satyagraha, also known as the Kalaram Temple Entry Movement, was a landmark anti-caste protest led by Dr. B. R. Ambedkar in Nashik beginning on 2 March 1930. The movement demanded the right of Dalits to enter and worship at the Kalaram Temple, directly challenging the practices of untouchability and caste-based exclusion through sustained, peaceful mass protest.​
On that historic day in 1930, Dr. Ambedkar led more than 15,000 followers to the Kalaram Temple, openly defying the prevailing social order and asserting the right of Dalits to equal access to sacred spaces. This moment became one of the most significant chapters in Ambedkarite history, paving the way for the opening of many temples to Dalits and contributing to a profound transformation in the social consciousness of the time.​
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North of the sanctum lies a unique makara (crocodile-shaped water outlet) spout.
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The main (northern) gate has a Nagarkhana and bears a Sanskrit inscription stating that the temple’s construction began under Nanasaheb Peshwa (Balaji Bajirao) in the Shaka year 1677 (1755 CE) and was completed by his grandson Madhavrao Narayan Peshwa in Shaka 1708 (1786 CE)—a span of 31 years. The project was supervised by Narayan Bhagwant and later
completed by his son Nagesh. The cost of the temple construction was 10-11 lakh rupees in those days.
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Naga Shrine
Nagas are semi-divine entities, half-human and half-serpent and are believed to reside in Patala (netherworld).
In Hindu iconography, they are typically depicted in three forms: as entirely human adorned with snakes from head to toe, as half-human, half-snake or as a serpent.
In India, they are worshipped as nature spirits. They are often associated with water bodies, wealth and treasures, and most importantly worshipped by women as a symbol of fertility.
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Kalyanis are a source of ground water and constructed in alignment with the natural flow of water down the hill tops, acting as a natural reservoir.
This is one of the three kalyanis in the temple: the other one is just behind the mantapa at the entrance, and the largest & main kalyani is to the north of the main temple complex, adjacent to the Vasanta mantapa.
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The intricately carved Yali pillars can be seen near the entrance. Inside the mantapa there is a raised platform where the deity might have been placed for the ritualistic bath. All the pillars in the mantapa have carvings of deities, sages, animals, and scenes from daily lives of people, enhancing the beauty of the Mantapa.
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Beautifully carved birds can be seen on the upper part of the panel and ganas are depicted on the lower part.
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Mahanavami dibba
The term "Dibba" in Telugu means a "mound," which essentially describes it as a raised platform. The King or elders would be seated on this platform, and it played a central role during festivals like Dasara and Mahanavami, serving as a stage for viewing grand processions. ​
This structure appears to be a smaller version of the Mahanavami Dibba in Hampi.


The Mahanavami Dibba in Hampi, built by the Vijayanagara rulers, is an important historical structure.
Located near the market area, this elevated platform is adorned with intricate carvings. What's intriguing about the dibba at Hampi is that there's a hidden door that leads to an underground tunnel connecting directly to the royal palace, likely for safe & convenient travel.
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There are ornate engravings on the panels and walls behind​ the Umamaheshwara shrine. ​One of the panels depicts Saptarishis with the Trimurtis (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva) and another panel depicts a set of deities.


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This kalyani or water tank was constructed by the Vijayanagaras as a part of horizontal expansion. This is a specific feature of the Vijayanagaras.
This kalyani was mostly used for the ritualistic bathing of the temple deity. The water from here might have been carried to the Vasantha mantapa for the ritualistic bath. ​


The Kalyanis may have not just been of ritualistic importance but also as a part of social importance. ​
Research was conducted on the subterranean water flow and its points of discharge, with the aim of comprehending the strategic locations for the construction of Kalyanis.​


This is the largest kalyani in the temple complex. The Kalyani has 20 steps, and a pillared porch on an elevated platform surrounding it, with doorways at four directions. ​


Initially the gopura on top was constructed from bricks but it did not stand the test of time. The ASI has rigorously & scientifically reconstructed the gopuras as they were, without any changes and to the same dimensions as before.


It is believed that the kalyani may also have been used by the devotees considering the entrance into the kalyani is directly from the outside of the temple complex. Also considering the architecture of the kalyani and the courtyard surrounding it, It may also have served as a resting space for devotees or a social space for the people of neighboring villages.
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The second kalyani of the temple is just behind the mantapa at the entrance. The exact date of construction of this kalyani is unknown. However, the walls surrounding it likely are from a later period. Access to this kalyani is from the inner premises of the temple - it suggests that it probably was for use only by the priests of the temple.


Please watch your step - access to the kalyani is difficult due to the broken walls & weakening terrace.
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## Tour ### Description ### Title tour.name = 099D Panchvati Walk