Sri Lakshman Ji Temple – Nashik

Sri Lakshman Ji Temple – Where Lakshman cut the nose of Surpanaka

Sri Lakshman Ji Temple is near the Tapovan area. This is the exact spot where Lakshman cut the nose of Surpanaka, the sister of demon Ravana. Nashik means “nose”, and thus this city got its name. This is the only Temple in the world dedicated to Lakshman Ji.

This is also the place where Lakshman performed tapasya to kill Ravana’s son Meghnath (Indrajit). That is why this place is known as Tapovana.

why Lakshmana cut Surpanaka’s nose?

Surpanakha got attracted by Lord Ram’s beauty and decided to propose him. She has the ability to change her shape, and uses it to seduce Lord Ram. But Lord Ram rejected her proposal as he only loved Sita.

Surpanakha became angry and tried to kill Sita then Lakshman sprang into action and cut Surpanakha’s nose with sword. He did so because it is the duty of a brother to protect his brother’s wife.

How to Reach Lakshman Ji Temple

By Train: Temple is at a distance of 10.5 Kms from Nashik Railway Station.

By Bus: Temple is at a distance of 3.3 Kms from Nashik CBS Bus Stand.

By Flight: Temple is at a distance of 19.5 kms from Nashik Airport.

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Goreram Temple

Close to Lakshman ji temple there is another temple where there is Kutir where Sri Sri Sita Rama Lakshman stayed and is situated in the Kalaram temple lane. Distance from Bus stand is 3.1 kms, 10.7 kms from Railways station and 19.7 kms from Nashik Airport.