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The four directions of the
temple are adorned with statues of the saints in Padmasana and its four
corners are decorated with umbrellas, commonly known as 'Meghadambari'
or 'Barasati'; of which only three are existing, the other being washed
away in Godavari floods.
The temple is surrounded by a 11 feet fortification with a huge bell
house in its center which houses the famous Naroshankar Ghanta bell. The
bell house is a memorial to celebrate the victory over the Portuguese by
the Maratha Ruler Bajirao Peshwa's younger brother Chimaji Appa who won
the fort of Vasai from the Portuguese.
Naroshankar Rajebahaddur had
played a vital role in this war and the bell is awarded to him for his
bravery. The ringing of this bronze bell measuring six feet diameter can
be heard up to about 5 kilometers.
Getting
There
Nearest
airport is Ozar
Airport (IATA: ISK, ICAO: VAOZ) which is located at Ozar, 15
kilometres (9.3 mi) northeast of the city of Nashik, Maharashtra.
Currently there are no scheduled airlines operating at this Airport.
Nasik Road
Railway Station is located at a distance of 9 km from Nashik city
centre. Taxis are available at the railway station for travel to
different parts of the city and outside.
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