This place is located at the originating point of Godavari, which is about 28 km in west of Nasik. It is believed that Shri Ram had performed the Shraddh of Dasharath ji with Kusha, a type of grass. Due to this the place is called Kushaavrat Teerth.Â
Valmiki Ramayana 3/16/6  Manas 3/13/1 to 3/16/1.
