Trimbakeshwar Temple
Also known as: த்ரியம்பகேஸ்வரர் கோயில் · త్రయంబకేశ్వర ఆలయం · त्र्यंबकेश्वर मंदिर
Maharashtra Shiva
A Jyotirlinga temple near the origin of the Godavari river, with a lingam that has three faces.
- Deity
- Trimbakeshwar (Shiva)
- Tradition
- Shiva
- Place
- Trimbak, Nashik
- State
- Maharashtra
- Sacred tank / theertham
- The Godavari, which rises on Brahmagiri nearby
- Era
- The present temple is Peshwa period (18th century); the source gives two different names for the Peshwa.
Sthala Puranam
Sage Gautama did long penance on Brahmagiri hill during a drought. Shiva let the Ganga flow through the Trimbak hills, and this stream became the Godavari. Gautama bathed in it to purify himself.
A separate story says Vishnu, as Trivikrama, released the river's water by pressing the earth with his foot.
Speciality
- One of the twelve Jyotirlingas.
- The lingam has three faces, for Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
- The present temple was built by the Peshwa after Aurangzeb destroyed the earlier one. The source is not consistent on which Peshwa.
Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri
How to reach
By airNashik (Ozar) Airport, about 40 km; Mumbai is about 170 km.
By trainNashik Road station, about 38 km.
By roadAbout 30 km from Nashik city. Frequent MSRTC buses and taxis.
Location is approximate.
Before you go
- Dress modestly. Leave footwear outside the temple.
- Timings, ticket rules and dress codes change. Check the temple's own notice or website before you travel.
- Book darshan, rooms and special poojas only at the official counter or website, not through agents.
- Mondays and Shravan are very crowded.
Prayers for this temple
Sources
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