Nagpur is also known as the Orange City because its historical association with oranges has a rich heritage dating back 3000 years. The city, situated at the geographical centre of India, also holds many historical associations.
According to Hindu Epic Ramayana, Lord Rama built a beautiful hut to rest at a place not far from present day Nagpur, and it was there that he took a vow to get rid of all demons in the world.
Many years later, a scholar called Kalidas composed his work of art – a poem called Meghduta. That place called Ramtek is located at around 40 km from Nagpur, and is a temple that celebrates the vow of Lord Ram and a ‘Smarak’ (monument) to mark the place of work of the famous poet Kalidas are located there. In these classical oral scriptures, ‘Nagpur’ as word is never mentioned, so there are different theories regarding the etymology of ‘Nagpur.’
Physical and scientific evidence of a human settlement in Nagpur can be traced back 3000 years, as structures from around 8th Century BCE were un-earthed in 2008. During excavations at Junapani and Drugdhamna, Menhir Burial Sites (stone obelisks) were discovered that indicate existence of a megalithic culture in the Nagpur area.
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