<P> The city also has a lot of religious and mythological significance . Lord Rama lived in Panchavati during his exile as mentioned in the epic Ramayana . It is famous for its numerous temples like Kalaram Mandir, Trimbakeshwar Temple - one of the 12 Jyotirlingas . The river Godavari, also known as the Ganga of the South, originates from the Brahmagiri Hills in Trimbakeshwar . The Nashik - Trimbakeshwar Simhastha is one of the four Kumbh Melas held every 12 years in Nashik . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section does not cite any sources . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (September 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This section does not cite any sources . Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources . Unsourced material may be challenged and removed . (September 2017) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The cultural capital of the state of Maharashtra, is said to be the educational center of India . Pune has forts dating back to the seventeenth century such as Sinhagad, Purandar, Shaniwar Wada (a weekend residence of the Peshwas) and Lal Mahal (the red palace), residence of Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj . Pune also has educational institutes of repute such as Fergusson College, a 200 - year - old college built by the British . </P>

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