A riverside area at the confluence of the Godavari and Kapila, linked with the Ramayana.
Overview
Tapovan lies downstream of Panchavati, where the Kapila river meets the Godavari. It has traditionally been associated with the camps of sadhus during the Kumbh.
Significance
In local tradition Tapovan is linked with the Ramayana episode of Lakshmana and Shurpanakha — a story often connected with the origin of the name Nashik.
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Nearby
Religious destinations
Panchavati
The historic quarter on the Godavari associated with the Ramayana, home to Ramkund and Kalaram Temple.
Temples
Kalaram Temple
A celebrated Rama temple in Panchavati, named for its idol of Rama in black stone.
Ghats & sacred kunds
Godavari Ghats, Panchavati
The chain of ghats and riverfront along the Godavari around Ramkund.