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Gangdwar, Brahmagiri Hill Nr. Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik, Maharashtra. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Ganngdwar is situated in right of the middle of Brahmagiri Mountain. There is a temple of Ganga, now known as Godavari River. Ganga appears first time here, after it vanishes from Brahmagiri Mountain. Gangadwar is one of the five tirthas. At Gangadwar there is a shrine of Goddess Ganga and the river is seen to appear from the mouth of Nandi. Coming down few steps from Gangadwar, one will reach the caves of Gorakhnath is also situated at this place. Close to this spot, there is another temple of the Kolambika Devi along with a group of 108 Shivalinga.
HistoryEdit
River Godavari originates from the Brahmagiri Hills from where it flows to a spot called Gangadwar, which means the passage or way of Ganga. This name is drawn from the legends related to Ganga and Brahmagiri Hills. To reach Gangadwar, tourists have to climb approximately 750 steps. They were built by Sheth Karamasi Hansraj of Kutch, Gujarat. The work was commenced in 1907 and was completed in 1918. Sheth Hansraj also built road for the visitors.
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Nov – Mar
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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.
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3 -3 hours
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Taxies are available on private or sharing basis.
Bus : Trimbakeshwar is connected by bus services run by Maharashtra Road Transport Corporation. There are many private luxury buses available from Mumbai to Nasik as well.
Train : Nearest railhead is at Nasik Road. It is one the major railway stations connected to all major cities in India. Many trains are available to Nasik Road from other cities.
Air : Nearest Domestic airport is Gandhinagar Airport, Nasik (ISK) 31 kms. Another nearest airport from Trimbakeshwar is at Mumbai, which is about 200 km away from the holy city. Taxi services are available from Mumbai airport to Trimbakeshwar.
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