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==[[History of Nashik|History]]<!-- The article seems to lack such definitions throughout, as assumes the reader is familiar with India and Hindu culture. -->== | ==[[History of Nashik|History]]<!-- The article seems to lack such definitions throughout, as assumes the reader is familiar with India and Hindu culture. -->== | ||
Nashik [[ | 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> | 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> | ||
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[[Nashik]] is home to many temples and religious sites of the [[Jain]], [[Hinduism|Hindu]] and [[Islam|Muslim]] religions. | [[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. | 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 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. | ||