Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Nashik, Maharashtra
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 jyotirlingas, sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Hinduism. Trimbakeshwar is situated at the source of the Godavari River in the Brahmagiri Hills.
Historical background and Architectural splendor
This Shiva temple was built by the Prime Minister of the Maratha Empire, Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao, also known as Nana Saheb, in the mid-18th century.
Temple is built with black stone and Nagari Style. The temple also has intricate carvings and sculptures depicting scenes from Hindu Mythology.
The trimbakeshwar temple is built with black stone and Nagara style.The temple also has intricate carving and sculptures depicting scenes from Hindu ythology.Temple inaugurated on 16 th Feb 1756. In the temple there are four gates.
Religious significance
The trimbakeshwar jyotirlinga has three faces representing the Gods – shiva and great religious significance to Hindu and covered by a Jeweled crown that is believed to date to the era of the Pandavas. In ‘Shravan Shivratri Festival’ devotees take a holy dip in the ‘Godavari River’ to cleanse their sins and seek blessing. Devotees believe in liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
Festivals and celebrations
Trimbakeshwar jyotirlinga is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Maha Shivaratri, Kumbh Mela (sinhasth), Shravan Month, Gudi Padava, Kartik Poornima. These are some of the festivals celebrated in Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga.
Surroundings area & attractions
The surrounding area offers a mix of natural beauty, cultural attractions and historic sites, Godavari River, Brahmagiri Hills, kalareshwar temple, Neel parvat, Kushavarta Kund these are the attractions of Trimbakeshwar.
Visitor information
Visit time :
- Monday to Thursday 6 am to 9 pm
- Friday to Sunday 5.30 am to 9 pm
Best time to visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Nashik is from October to march.
- Via Train - Trimbakeshwar is 40 km away from Nashik road railway station.
- Via Bus - Trimbakeshwar is 27 km from Nashik central bus stand.
- Via Air - The nearest airport is Gandhinagar Airport in Nashik.Fly Mumbai airport to domestic Nashik airport.
“Devotees “ should wear traditional clothes while visiting the temple.