Kalaram Temple.A prominent temple in Panchavati, built entirely from black stone and dedicated to Lord Rama. The tall shikhara, walled courtyard and carved pillars give it a strong visual presence. Devotees line up for darshan of the black-stone idols of Ram, Sita and Lakshman, and the temple is a key stop on any Panchavati walking circuit, especially during Ram Navami and other festivals.
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The Kalaram Temple was completed in 1790 after years of construction funded by a local banker, Sardar Rangarao Odhekar. It became an important centre of Rama worship in Nashik and later a focus for social reform: in 1930, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar led a satyagraha here demanding entry for Dalits, linking the site to India’s anti-caste movement. Current urban projects like Ram Kal Path specifically include conservation of Kalaram and surrounding structures, underlining its historical as well as spiritual significance.
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