Culture of Nashik

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{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
{{Infobox recurring event
| name = Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha
| native_name = नाशिक-त्र्यंबकेश्वर सिंहस्थ कुंभमेळा
| native_name_lang = mr
| image = Nashik during 1989 Kumbh Mela.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = 1989 Kumbh Mela at Nashik
| status = active
| genre = Fair
| frequency = Every 12 years
| prev = 2015
| next = 2027
| venue = Banks of [[Godavari]] river
| location = [[Trimbak]] and [[Nashik]]
| country = [[India]]
| participants = [[Akhara]]s, pilgrims
| website = {{URL|kumbhmela2015.maharashtra.gov.in}}
| footnotes =
}}
The culture of the city of [[Nashik]], in northwestern [[Maharashtra]], is centred around Hindu customs and festivals.

==[[History of Nashik|History]]==

Nashik [[Indian_people|Indian People]] tradition or [[Hindu]] culture festival.
Nashik was included also under Ashok's Mighty Empire, it became popular in the era of Satavahana's, Nashik surrendered the British on 19 April 1818.<ref name="maharashtratourism">{{cite web|title=Nashik History|url=http://www.maharashtratourism.net/cities/nashik/history.html|website=maharashtratourism|accessdate=9 September 2017}}</ref>

==Festivals celebrated==

=== Kumbh Mela ===
Nashik is home to [[Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha]] (Kumbh Mela)– 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 [[Kumbh Mela|Kumbha Mela]]. The [[Nashik]] Kumbh Mela is normally considered to be the most holy celebrations in Hinduism.

=== Mahamastakabhisheka ===
The Mahamastakabhisheka rituals are performed once in every twelve years on the [[Statue of Ahimsa]], of the first Jain Tirthankar [[Rishabhanatha|Rishabhdev]] in [[Mangi Tungi]].<ref>{{cite news | url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/CM-takes-aerial-view-of-108-ft-idol/articleshow/51020562.cms | title=CM takes aerial view of 108-ft idol | date=17 February 2016 | newspaper=The Times of India | accessdate=26 July 2018 }}</ref>

=== Rath Yatra ===
[[Ratha-Yatra|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.

=== Other Festivals ===
Nashik also hosts festivals for [[Makar Sankranti]] and [[Diwali]].

==Religion==

[[Nashik]] is home to many temples and religious sites of the [[Jain]], [[Hinduism|Hindu]] and [[Islam|Muslim]] religions.
In February 2016, the [[Statue of Ahimsa]], a 108 ft idol of first Jain [[tirthankara]] [[Rishabhanatha|Rishabhdev]] carved in monolithic stone was consecrated at [[Mangi Tungi]]. It is recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest [[Jain ]]idol in the world.<ref>https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nashik/Guinness-Book-to-certify-Mangi-Tungi-idol/articleshow/51275366.cms</ref> It has become a major pilgrimage and tourist destination.

Nashik 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.culturalindia.net/indian-pilgrimage/nashik.html|title=Nashik – Nashik City – Nashik Kumbh Mela – Nashik Maharashtra India|publisher=|accessdate=11 June 2016}}</ref>

==Languages==
The primary language spoken in [[Nashik]] is Marathi. It is the native language of the city and state, and originates from Prakrit.

English is also widely spoken by the population.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mynashik.in/language-of-nashik|title=Marathi and Bhili-Languages Spoken in Nashik|publisher=|accessdate=11 June 2016}}</ref>

The [[literacy rate]] is 89.95%, with 93.40% of men literate, and 85.92% of women.<ref>http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/361-nashik.html</ref>

==Demographics==
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% [[Christians|Christian]], 0.39% [[Sikh]], 0.17% not stated, and 0.05% other.<ref>http://www.census2011.co.in/census/city/361-nashik.html</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Cities in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Culture of Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Locations in Hindu mythology]]
[[Category:Culture of Nashik| ]]
[[Category:Places in Hindu worship]]

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