KALARAM mandir (Nashik )

 one of the significant sanctuaries in the city. 

It is acclaimed for Satyagraha done by Babasaheb Ambedkar and dark stone design. 

Area: Panchavati Area, Nashik, Maharashtra (India). 

This sanctuary is among the real attractions in Nashik city of Maharashtra. This sanctuary is committed to Lord Ram. Kalaram sanctuary was worked by Sardar Odhekar of Peshwa line in 1792. It is the greatest of the considerable number of sanctuaries in Nashik. Kalaram mandir Nashik has dark stone symbol of Lord Rama. 

The name of this sanctuary is gotten from this dark symbol (Kala=Black). Henceforth the name KALARAM. 

There are additionally symbols of Sita Mata and Lord Lakshman alongside the fundamental icon of Lord Ram, them two are dark in shading. 

Kalaram mandir Nashik is a fine case of antiquated sanctuary design. The sanctuary is totally worked in dark stones and there are add up to 4 entrance entryways, every entryway is confronting East, West, North and South headings. 

The sanctuary entrance is on the east side by means of an excellent bended curve. The stones utilized for the development of this sanctuary were brought from Ramshej Hills close Nashik. 

The encompassing mass of this sanctuary has add up to 96 columns. Kalaram sanctuary is 70 feet high with a gold plated crest which looks astounding. The Kalash of the sanctuary involves 32 ton gold. 

Around 12 years took to develop the Kalaram mandir Nashik with the assistance of 2000 specialists .The sabhamandap was built later in the year 1799. 

The dark icon of Lord Hanuman is there at the fundamental passage of the sanctuary. Master Dattatreya's impression impressions are likewise there on a stone underneath an exceptionally old tree alongside the Kalaram sanctuary. Every one of these makes this sanctuary a standout amongst the most went by sanctuaries in Maharashtra. 

In prior days Harijans were not permitted inside the sanctuary but rather Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar done Satyagraha in 1930, after which the Harijans were additionally permitted into the sanctuary. 

The target of this Satyagraha was to have break even with rights to all individuals of society. This satyagraha assumed a critical part in the Dalit development in India. 

Kalaram Mandir Satyagraha was done under the administration of B K (Dadasaheb) Gaikwad and Dr B R (Babasahed) Ambedkar. 

Celebrations of Ramnavami, Dasara and Chaitra Padwa are praised each year in Kalaram sanctuary. Rathyatra is the principle fascination of Kalaram mandir Nashik which is commended amid Ramnavami (Ram Janmotsava). Sanctuary experts embellish the whole sanctuary with lovely blooms amid these celebrations. 

The development of sanctuary was begun in 1780 and finished in 1792. It was done under the direction of Sardar Rangarao Odhekar and Sawaee Madhavrao Peshwa. 

Rangarao Odhekar once had a fantasy that a dark statue of Lord Ram is there in the Godavari stream of Nashik. So as indicated by his fantasy, he embraced the activity to find that statue and he really got it from the stream. He additionally discovered couple of different statues. The waterway area where these statues were found was given name as – Ramkund. 

Shri slam alongside spouse Seeta and cousin sibling Laxman remained in the Panchavati area close to this sanctuary for over 2 years amid his 14 long stretches of Vanvaas. So individuals trust this land to be exceptionally consecrated due to past nearness of Lord Ram.