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.
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.
Weather & Climate near Kalaram Temple#
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.
| 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 |