The Kalaram Temple is an old Hindu shrine dedicated to Rama in the Panchavati area of Nashik city in Maharashtra, India. The temple derives its name from a black statue of Lord Rama. The literal translation of kalaram is "black Rama". The name 'Panchvati' is derived from the words Panch which means five and Vati which means banyan tree. This is the site where Sita Gumph or Sita's Cave is situated .

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