Chandwad

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Chandwad is a tehsil in Malegaon subdivision of Nashik District in Maharashtra, India. It is historical place where Ahilyadevi Holkar's Rangmahal (fort) is situated. It is surrounded by big mountains and is like a hill station. Population is around 20000.

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Legend goes that Rishi Parshuram was asked his father Agasti (Known for his anger) to kill his mother Renuka. Parshuram being obedient son, separated her head from body. The head landed in Chandwad while the body fell near mahur. There is a scenic temple of Goddess Renuka on outskirts of chandwad. Similarly there are temples of Lord Ganesh, Mahadeo (Chandreshwar) and Goddess Kalika. The last 2 being on mountains.

Chandwad-Chandrashwer Temple Closeup

Chandwad-Chandrashwer Temple

The city is located on NH-3 (Famous as Mumbai-Agara Road) between Pimpalgaon baswant and Malegaon. The main attraction fo the city are Rangmahal (Fort built by Ahiladevi Holkar on land) and adjoing Well. Mrs. Holkar also built some of the famous subways from her palace to different popular location like Goddess Renuka Temple and a well near Vinchur. They were supposed to be used as safe passage under enemy attack. Other place of interest could coinary (known as taksal) on one of the mountains.

The town boasts of one of the popular education societies established by Jain Religion Society.