Trimbakeshwar
त्र्यम्बकेश्वर मन्दिर
“Source of the Godavari river; unique three-faced linga.”
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valid until 24 Jul 2028
Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2026–2028
The Nashik–Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela commences on 31 October 2026 with a flag-hoisting at Trimbakeshwar, and runs in phases into 2028. Expect very heavy pilgrim crowds and traffic restrictions around the temple and the Kushavarta kund during this period.
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rimbakeshwar Shiva Temple (श्री त्र्यंबकेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग मंदिर) is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Trimbakeshwar tehsil, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik and 40 km from Nashik road. It is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva and is one of the twelve jyotirlingas where the Hindu genealogy registers at Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra are kept. The origin of the sacred Godavari River is near Trimbak. Several Hindu rituals are carried out in Trimbakeshwar, for that pilgrims travel from all over India. The Kusavarta kunda (sacred pond) in the temple premises, built by Shrimant Sardar Raosaheb Parnerkar, who was the Fadnavis of Indore State, is the source of the Godavari River, the second longest river in India. A bust of Sardar Fadnavis and his wife can be seen on the edge of the kunda. The current temple was built by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao after it was destroyed by Mughal ruler Aurangzeb.
Legends & lore
Shri Trimbakeshwar is a religious center having one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is its three faces embodying Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Due to the excessive use of water, the linga has started to erode. It is said that this erosion symbolizes the eroding nature of human society. The Lingas are covered by a jeweled crown which is placed over the Gold Mask of Trideva (Brahma Vishnu Shiva). The crown is said to be from the age of Pandavas and consists of diamonds, emeralds, and many precious stones. The original Nassak Diamond which adorned the revered linga was eventually stolen by the British and currently is placed on a sword. The crown is displayed every Monday from 4-5 pm (Shiva). All other Jyotirlingas have Shiva as the main deity. The entire black stone temple is known for its appealing architecture and sculpture and is at the foothills of a mountain called Brahmagiri. Three sources of the Godavari originate from the Brahmagiri mountain.
The Godavari River is often referred to as the Ganga of the South due to its significance. According to Hindu mythology, the Godavari has a divine origin, and several stories are linked to its creation. The Birth of the Godavari – Sage Gautama’s Penance: Sage Gautama is a central figure in the story of the Godavari's origin.
About the deity — Shiva
Shiva, also known as Mahadeva and Hara, is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. He is the Supreme Being in Shaivism, one of the major traditions within Hinduism.
Read more about [Shiva](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shiva).
Architecture
The temple is located between three hills namely:
Brahmagiri, Nilagiri and Kalagiri. The temple has three lingas (an iconic form of Shiva) representing:
Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The temple tank is called Amritavarshini, which measured 28 m (92 ft) by 30 m (98 ft). There are three other bodies of water, namely:
Bilvatirtha, Viswanantirtha and Mukundatirtha. There are images of various deities, namely,
Ganga, Jaleswara, Rameswara, Gautameswara, Kedarnatha, Rama, Krishna, Parashurama and Lakshmi Narayana. The temple also has several monasteries and samadhis of saints.
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Located in: Nashik, Maharashtra.
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The Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust offers online donation-darshan passes, Shivprasad Bhaktniwas accommodation, and puja bookings through its official website.
Sources & attribution
- Wikipedia: Trimbakeshwar Temple — CC-BY-SA 3.0
- Wikidata: Q2426825 — CC0
This article's initial draft was assembled from the open-source data above. Reviewed editorially before publication.
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