Culture of Nashik
| Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha नाशिक-त्र्यंबकेश्वर सिंहस्थ कुंभमेळा | |
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 1989 Kumbh Mela at Nashik | |
| Status | active |
| Genre | Fair |
| Frequency | Every 12 years |
| Venue | Banks of Godavari river |
| Location(s) | Trimbak and Nashik |
| Country | India |
| Previous event | 2015 |
| Next event | 2027 |
| Participants | Akharas, pilgrims |
| Website | |
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kumbhmela2015 | |
History
Nashik Indian People tradition or Hindu culture festival.
Festivals celebrated
Rath Yatra is the main attraction of Ranmnavami where the bathing of idols, Lord Rama and Hanuman in the Ganges can be witnessed. This auspicious Rath Yatra is celebrated at the Sansthan Shri Kalaram Mandir located at the Panchvati Van, which is dedicated to Lord Rama. The second day of the festival is the most important one, in which a long procession headed by the Pujadhikari is held accompanied by the Rath Of Lord Yama. During the whole procession, the Pujadhikari faces the Rath with folded hands and also keeps fasting from the very first day of the Chaitra month. The festival of Ramnavami is celebrated by the bursting of crackers and pompous lighting which attracts people from all over the world.
Nashik also hosts festivals for Makar Sankranti and Diwali.
Religion
Nashik is home to many temples and religious sites of the Hindu and Muslim religions. It is situated at the foothills of Western Ghats, on the banks of River Godavari. The city hosts numerous religious pilgrimages and festivals, including the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha, which is one of four Kumbh Mela fairs. It is held every 12 years in one of the four places in India including Nashik.
Nashik is also known for its abundant fruits and vegetables. The yield of grapes, strawberries and onions in Nashik is among the highest in the country. Nashik's people are known for their cultural art, literature, and food.[1]
Languages
The primary language spoken in Nashik is Marathi. It is the native language of the city and state, and originates from Sanskrit.
English and Hindi are also widely spoken by the population.[2]
The literacy rate is 89.95%, with 93.40% of men literate, and 85.92% of women.[3]
Religion
The city has a Hindu majority, but many religions are represented. As of 2011, the city was 85.21% Hindu, 8.90% Muslim, 3.18% Buddhist, 1.10% Jain, 1.00% Christian, 0.39% Sikh, 0.17% not stated, and 0.05% other.[4]
Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha
It is also home to Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha – a Hindu religious Mela (fair) held every 12 years. It is one of the four fairs traditionally recognized as Kumbha Melas, and is also known as Nashik-Trimbak Kumbha Mela or Nashik Kumbha Mela.The Nashik Kumbh Mela is normally considered to be the most holy celebrations in Hinduism.[5]
References
- ↑ "Nashik – Nashik City – Nashik Kumbh Mela – Nashik Maharashtra India". Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ↑ "Marathi and Bhili-Languages Spoken in Nashik". Retrieved 11 June 2016.
- ↑ http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/361-nashik.html
- ↑ http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/361-nashik.html
- ↑ "religious places in nashik – ixigo trip planner!". Retrieved 11 June 2016.