Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Timings, History, Travel Guide and How to reach

Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple – Guide

Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is an ancient Hindu temple located at Trimbak Nagar in Trimbakeshwar Tehsil in Nashik district. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas located in India. Kushavarta, a kund in the premises of the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Nashik, is the source of the Godavari, the longest river in peninsular India.

This temple is situated at the foot of the Brahmagiri hills. The specialty of Jyotirlinga is that it contains three faces symbolizing Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Lord Rudra. This temple is 28 km away from Nashik city.

History of this Temple

The Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple was built of basalt by Peshwa Nanasaheb. It is believed that the Peshwa had made a condition that whether the stone in the Jyotirlinga was hollow from inside or not. The stone proved to be hollow and on losing the bet, the Peshwa built a wonderful temple there.

Once there was a famine in Trimbakeshwar which lasted for twenty four years. Due to this people started dying of hunger. However, Varuna, the god of rain, was pleased with sage Gautama and therefore used to make it rain daily only in his ashram at Trimbakeshwar.

Due to famine, the sages took shelter in his ashram. With the blessings of the sages, Gautama’s eminence started increasing while Lord Indra’s fame started decreasing. As a result, Indra brought rain to the entire village, ending the famine. Then, the sage requested Lord Shiva to reside there. Accepting their request the Lord turned into a linga to stay there.

Best time to visit Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple

There is many festivals celebrated in Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple like Mahashivratri, Shravan month, and among these Kumbh mela is very famous festival celebrated at this temple which is celebrated after every 12 years.

Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple Timings

Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is opens at 6:00 AM in the morning and close at 9:00 PM in the evening. Morning aarti is performed at 7:30 AM in the morning and evening aarti is performed at 8:00 PM in the evening.

Places to visit near this temple

Shiv Jata Mandir

This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the Trimbakeshwar Temple.

Brahmagiri Temple

This temple is dedicated to lord brahma. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from the Trimbakeshwar Temple.

Soma Vine Village

This is the famous village in Nashik where vines are produced. This village is located at a distance of about few kms away from this temple.

Anjaneri Fort

This is the famous fort near this Temple. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from this temple.

Jenjon Lake Vaitarna Waterfalls

This is the famous waterfall of the Nashik. This waterfall is located at a distance of about few kms away from this temple.

Harihar Fort

This is the famous fort near this Temple. This temple is located at a distance of about few kms away from this temple.

Coin Museum

This is the coin museum of Nashik where different types of old and ancient coins are kept. This museum is located at a distance of about few kms away from this temple.

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How to reach Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple

By Air- The nearest airport from Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is Nashik airport which is at a distance of 35 km away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Train- The nearest railway station from Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is Nashik Road railway station which is at a distance of 177 km away from this temple. From here you can easily reach this temple by using local transport services or taxi.

By Road- Trimbakeshwar is well connected by road to Pune and Mumbai. You can reach Trimbakeshwar by state transport buses or taxis from these cities.

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