Kālārām Mandir, Pañcavaṭī
The black Rāma of the forest exile
⭐ Why it is famous
Black-stone Rāma in Pañcavaṭī, where the Rāmāyaṇa places the exile years and Śūrpaṇakhā's disfigurement at nearby Tapovan.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Built in 1792 by Sardar Rangarao Odhekar; site of Dr Ambedkar's 1930 temple-entry satyāgraha.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:30 – 21:30
- Ārati 07:00 and 19:30
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Rāmanavamī and Siṃhastha Kumbh are peak
- Modest dress expected
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Kālārām Mandir, Pañcavaṭī, Nashik, NashikNashik Road (NK) — 9 km
Nashik bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Nashik (Ozar) (ISK) — 25 km
City buses and autos from Nashik Road station to Pañcavaṭī.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Dharmaśālās in Pañcavaṭī
- Hotels along Gangapur Road
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Sita Gumpha
- Rāmakuṇḍa ghāṭs
- Tapovan
- Anjaneri hill
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–February