A Lakshmana temple in Nashik holds significance as the site where Lakshmana severed Surpanakha s nose, precipitating the Lanka war. It s also known as Tapovan, where Lakshmana meditated to gain strength against Ravana s son to eventually kill him. While other temples dedicated to Lakshmana exist in Khajuraho and Chhattisgarh, the Nashik temple uniquely marks his presence, meditation, and decisive action against Surpanakha.