Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the most sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Trimbak, a town about 28 km from Nashik in Maharashtra. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India and holds great religious and mythological significance.
🌟 Key Highlights of Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga:
- Deity: Lord Shiva (in the form of Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga)
- Location: Trimbak, Nashik district, Maharashtra
- Unique Feature:
The Shiva linga here is not just one lingam, but a three-faced structure representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva) — a rare representation in Shiva temples. - River Origin: The sacred Godavari River, also called the Ganga of the South, originates near this temple at Brahmagiri Hill.
- Architecture:
Built in black stone in the Hemadpanthi style, the temple features intricate carvings and detailed stone work.
The current temple was constructed in the 18th century by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao.
🕉️ Religious Importance:
- Pitra Dosh & Kaal Sarp Dosh Pooja: Many people visit Trimbakeshwar to perform special rituals to remove ancestral curses or astrological doshas.
- It is also part of the Panch Jyotirlinga Yatra in Maharashtra.
🧠How to Reach:
- By Air: Nearest airport – Nashik Airport (~30 km), or Mumbai Airport (~180 km).
- By Rail: Nearest railway station – Nashik Road Station
- By Road: Well connected by buses and taxis from Nashik and Mumbai.
đź“… Best Time to Visit:
- July to March is ideal.
- During Shravan month (July–August) and Mahashivratri, the temple sees a large number of devotees.
