Destination India: Nashik, Maharashtra

Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Nashik, Maharashtra

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Originally uploaded by Amit K.

Located in the Western Ghats on the banks of Godavari River, Nashik or Nasik is a city of 1.2 million people in the State of Maharashtra. Historically, the city has been a religious center - it is one of the four cities in India that hosts the massive Sinhastha Kumbh Mela once in twelve years. Temples and ghats (steps) on the banks of Godavari River have made Nashik one of the holiest places for Hindus all over the world.

The third most industrialised city of Maharashtra, after Mumbai & Pune, is famous for its grapes, and ongoing efforts are underway to promote the growth of an export-oriented wine industry in the district.

About Me

India has always fascinated me for different reasons. The vastness of its culture, the diversity of people’s opinions and the limitations of its vision. Despite our diversity, we need to have a collective vision. India is not a country of four metropolis or a couple of high-tech cities. This nation of a billion people has 29 states and 6 union territories. We have 35 state and territorial capitals. How much do we know about each of these important cities?

Professionally I am a graphic designer from Bombay, India. In 1987, I co-authored a book on Corporate India, but my desire to throw a wider net and pick up much more information remains intact. I want my people from every city and every state to write and photograph details and information that would be interesting to the viewers around the world. We have so much to talk about and so much to share - this medium and this technology can help fulfill our collective dreams.