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.
January
January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (138 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (313 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 22°C). Heavy rain (221 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.