Photo credits

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Ramkund & Godavari ghats

  1. Ramkund on the Godavari, Panchavati, Nashik.Photo: “Ramkund,nashik.JPG” by Mahi29, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Pilgrims at Ramkund, Nashik (photographed January 2009).Photo: “Nasik, Ramkund (6362131297).jpg” by Arian Zwegers, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
  3. Shri Ram Mandir at Ramkund, Nashik (photographed December 2024).Photo: “Srirama Mandir at Ramkund, Nashik.jpg” by K.Venkataramana, via Wikimedia Commons, CC0
  4. Triveni Sangam near Panchavati ghat, Nashik, where the photographer notes the Godavari meets the Varuni and Tharuni streams.Photo: “Triveni Sangam Nashik.jpg” by Saket Verma, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  5. Nilkantheshwar Mandir on Goda Ghat, Nashik.Photo: “Nilkantheshwar mandir goda ghat nashik.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
  6. Naroshankar Temple, Panchavati, Nashik. Built in 1747 by Maratha commander Naroshankar Rajebahaddur, per the photographer's description.Photo: “Naro shankhar Nashik.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
  7. Flooded Godavari at Ramkund, Panchavati, after heavy rain in Nashik on 24 July 2026, seen from Ahilyabai Holkar Bridge.Photo: “Nashik Rains Godavari Floods Ramkund Panchavati 24 July 2026 Images 1.jpg” by Rohit R Nashik, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Snan crowds

  1. Offerings in the Godavari during the Nashik Kumbh, 2015 (as titled by the photographer).Photo: “Kumbh @ Nashik 2015 (21752545956).jpg” by BOMBMAN from Mumbai, India, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
  2. Devotees at the Godavari ghats, Nashik; titled 'Kumbh at Godavari Nasik' (September 2015).Photo: “Kumbh at Godavari Nasik.jpg” by Abhishek K Saxena, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Devotees bathing in the Godavari at Nashik (July 2015).Photo: “Kumbh Mela 2015.jpg” by Ilikeni3, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  4. Crowds at the Godavari ghats, Nashik; the photographer identifies this as the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.Photo: “Simhastha Kumbh Mela at Nashik in Maharashtra state.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  5. Crowds at Ramkund and the Godavari ghats, Nashik; titled as the Kumbh Mela by the photographer.Photo: “Kumbha mela on ghats of the river godavari nashik.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  6. Sadhus and devotees at Kushavarta Kund, Trimbak; described by the photographer as the 12-yearly fair at Trimbakeshwar.Photo: “Kushavart trimabk.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
  7. Ritual bathing at Kushavarta, Trimbakeshwar; labelled Simhastha Kumbh Mela by the photographer.Photo: “Sihasta kumbhamela kushavart.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  8. Devotees taking a holy dip at Ramkund, Nashik, on Makar Sankranti (14 January 2025).Photo: “Makar Sankranti Celebration at Ramkund Nashik Maharashtra 14 Jan 2025 Rohit R Nashik Photos 1.jpg” by Rohit R Nashik, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Sadhus, akhadas & processions

  1. Sadhus at the Kumbh Mela, Nashik, 2015 (as titled by the photographer).Photo: “Kumbh Sadhu (21766981992).jpg” by BOMBMAN from Mumbai, India, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
  2. Sadhus at the Kumbh Mela, Nashik, 2015 (as titled by the photographer).Photo: “Sadhus @ Kumbh (21591801379).jpg” by BOMBMAN from Mumbai, India, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
  3. A sadhu at Trimbakeshwar, 2015 (as titled by the photographer).Photo: “Mod Sadhu @ Trimbakeshwar (21778719555).jpg” by BOMBMAN from Mumbai, India, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
  4. Sadhus at the 2015 Kumbh Mela (Commons category: 2015 Kumbh Mela).Photo: “Sadhu of Kumbhmela.jpg” by Pramodshelke1190, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  5. A sadhu at the 2015 Kumbh Mela (Commons category: 2015 Kumbh Mela).Photo: “Sadhu of Kumbhmela 2015.jpg” by Pramodshelke1190, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  6. Sadhus in procession at Trimbak; the photographer labels the scene as the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.Photo: “Shihastha kumbhamela trambakeshvar.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  7. Procession of sadhus at Trimbakeshwar; labelled Simhastha Kumbh Mela by the photographer.Photo: “Shihastha kumbhamela trambakeshvar nashik.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  8. Sadhus in procession (miravnuk) at Trimbak; labelled Simhastha Kumbh Mela by the photographer.Photo: “Sihastha kumbhamela trambak miraunuk.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Trimbakeshwar & Kushavarta

  1. Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, Trimbak.Photo: “Trimbakeshwar Temple-Nashik-Maharashtra-1.jpg” by Abhideo21, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Trimbakeshwar Temple and the surrounding hills, Trimbak (August 2018).Photo: “Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Trimbakeshwar Temple, Trimbak, at the foot of Brahmagiri hill.Photo: “Trimbak nashik.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
  4. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga temple in the evening (9 June 2024).Photo: “Trimbakeshwar Jyotirling Temple 9 June 2024.jpg” by Arkesh.mantri, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
  5. Courtyard of Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Trimbak (December 2024).Photo: “Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Trimbak, Nashik District, Maharastra (2).jpg” by K.Venkataramana, via Wikimedia Commons, CC0
  6. Kushavarta Kund, Trimbak, regarded as the symbolic origin of the Godavari.Photo: “Kusavarta kund (symbolic origin of the Godavari), Nashik.jpg” by K.Venkataramana, via Wikimedia Commons, CC0
  7. Pilgrims bathing at Kushavarta (Tirtharaj Kushavarta), Trimbakeshwar (February 2025).Photo: “Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan.jpg” by Swapppp57, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  8. Trimbak town seen from Brahmagiri hill.Photo: “Trimbak town as seen from the Brahmagiri hill.jpg” by Bramhesh Patil, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Panchavati temples

  1. Kalaram Temple, Panchavati, Nashik (December 2024).Photo: “Kalaram Temple, Panchavati, Nashik.jpg” by K.Venkataramana, via Wikimedia Commons, CC0
  2. Kalaram Temple, Panchavati, Nashik (November 2018).Photo: “Kalaram Temple Nashik Corner View.jpg” by Pradeep717, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. 'Nassick. Kala Rama Temple', albumen print by Francis Frith, about 1865 to 1875 (J. Paul Getty Museum).Photo: “Nassick. Kala Rama Temple.jpg” by Francis Frith (1822–1898); J. Paul Getty Museum, via Wikimedia Commons, CC0
  4. Sita Gufa, Panchavati, Nashik.Photo: “Sita Gumpha.jpg” by Omkarwalimbewikitakesnasik, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  5. Sundar Narayan Temple, Nashik.Photo: “Sundar Narayan2.jpg” by Samruddham, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  6. Statue of Lord Rama at Tapovan, Nashik (October 2024).Photo: “Lord Rama Statue Tapovan Nashik.jpg” by Rangnath Wakchaure, via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain (Flickr Public Domain Mark)

Night & aarti

  1. Evening at Ramkund on the Godavari, Nashik (May 2025).Photo: “Ramkund Nashik.jpg” by Anup Moray, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Evening lights on the Godavari at Goda Ghat, Nashik.Photo: “Goda Ghat, Nashik.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Temple silhouettes at dusk, Ram Ghat, Panchavati, Nashik.Photo: “Heritage Nashik.JPG” by Virajnene95, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  4. The Godavari ghats in Nashik at night.Photo: “Godavari at night time,nashik.JPG” by Mahi29, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  5. Devotees lighting lamps in the Godavari at Nashik.Photo: “Lighting lamp in river godavari river,nashik.JPG” by Mahi29, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  6. Ramkund, Nashik, at night (September 2023).Photo: “रामकुंड, नाशिक शहर२.jpg” by Dhondudagde, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  7. Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple lit up at night, Trimbak, Nashik district (August 2025).Photo: “Trimbakeshwar Temple at Night, Nashik, Maharashtra, India.jpg” by Kavaljeet Singh, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Nashik city & landmarks

  1. View over Nashik city (June 2015).Photo: “Modern Nashik.jpg” by Mrunal12, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Muktidham Temple, Nashik (December 2024).Photo: “Muktidham Temple at Nashik, Maharastra.jpg” by K.Venkataramana, via Wikimedia Commons, CC0
  3. Trirashmi (Pandavleni) Caves, Nashik, carved between the 1st century BCE and the 3rd century CE, per the photographer's description.Photo: “Trireshmi caves.jpg” by Prashant Kharote, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0

Simhastha 2027 preparations

  1. Ramkund's riverbed drained during Ram Kal Path works ahead of the Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha (22 May 2026).Photo: “Ramkund Nashik Dry Riverbed Ram Kal Path Kumbh Mela Works 22 May 2026 Photos 4.jpg” by Rohit R Nashik, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Simhastha Kumbh Mela works at Ramkund Ganga Ghat, Nashik (22 May 2026).Photo: “Ramkund Nashik Dry Riverbed Kumbh Mela Works 22 May 2026 Photos 7.jpg” by Rohit R Nashik, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
  3. Dry Godavari riverbed at Ramkund during Ram Kal Path works for the Simhastha (22 May 2026).Photo: “Ramkund Nashik Ram Kal Path Kumbh Mela Works 22 May 2026 Photos 5.jpg” by Rohit R Nashik, via Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0