Multiple choice general knowledge

Which city is called the religious capital of Maharashtra?

  1. Mumbai

  2. Pune

  3. Nashik

  4. Shirdi

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Nashik is correct. Nashik is known as the religious capital of Maharashtra because it has numerous temples and is one of the four cities in India that host the Kumbh Mela (the world's largest religious gathering). The city is home to the famous Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple and is situated on the banks of the Godavari River, which is considered sacred in Hinduism.