Kalaram Temple Temple

Historic Hindu temple in Nashik with black deity

Major Hindu temple in Nashik, Maharashtra renowned for its black stone image of Rama; pilgrims visit for daily worship and annual festivals.

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Kalaram Temple at a Glance#

Address: Kalaram Temple, Ramkund Road, Nashik, Maharashtra, India

Hours: Temple typically open daily from early morning until late evening; hours vary with rituals and festivals.

Admission: Free (no formal admission; temple donations customary).

How to Get to Kalaram Temple#

Kalaram Temple is in central Nashik; easily reached by local auto-rickshaw or taxi from Nashik Road railway station or bus terminals. Walking routes from nearby ghats follow straightforward pedestrian streets.

Tips for Visiting Kalaram Temple#

  • Observe dress and photography etiquette; it is an active temple with rituals and fast-moving crowds during festivals.
  • Visit during the early morning aarti (prayer) to see the deity in a more devotional, less tourist-focused context.
  • Combine with a walk through Nashik's Ramkund area to appreciate the city's broader pilgrimage architecture.

Best Time to Visit Kalaram Temple#

Winters are most comfortable for visiting and experiencing Nashik's busy pilgrimage calendar.

Winter (Nov-Feb)
November-February · 12-30°C (54-86°F)
Pleasant temperatures for touring and seeing festival crowds in comfort.
Monsoon (Jun-Sep)
June-September · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Lush surroundings but heavy rain can disrupt travel; temple festivals continue through the season.

Weather & Climate near Kalaram Temple#

Climate

Kalaram Temple's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with very hot summers (peaking in May) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 12°C to 37°C. Moderate rainfall (999 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 114 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MarchJanuaryFebruary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 12° - 29° 20° 1 mm mostly sunny 39% 1.4 m/s 1.3 high 10.9h
February Ideal 13° - 31° 22° 0 mm mostly sunny 33% 1.5 m/s 1.7 very high 11.4h
March Ideal 17° - 35° 26° 3 mm mostly sunny 32% 1.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.9h
April Ideal 21° - 36° 29° 6 mm clear 38% 1.8 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.5h
May Excellent 23° - 37° 32° 19 mm mostly sunny 53% 2.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.0h
June Good 23° - 32° 31° 138 mm overcast 78% 3.2 m/s 2.0 very high 13.2h
July Good 22° - 29° 25° 313 mm overcast 90% 3.2 m/s 1.4 high 13.1h
August Good 22° - 28° 25° 221 mm overcast 91% 2.8 m/s 1.4 high 12.7h
September Good 21° - 29° 25° 198 mm overcast 89% 1.7 m/s 1.6 very high 12.1h
October Excellent 19° - 31° 25° 72 mm mostly sunny 76% 1.1 m/s 1.6 very high 11.6h
November Ideal 15° - 30° 23° 22 mm clear 64% 1.1 m/s 1.3 high 11.1h
December Ideal 12° - 29° 21° 6 mm mostly sunny 49% 1.3 m/s 1.2 high 10.8h