त्र्यंबकेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
At the foot of Brahmagiri, about 28 km from Nashik, Trimbakeshwar is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva — the only one where Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh are present in a single linga, and where the Godavari begins.
Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in India
Lingas in one — Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh
from Nashik, at the foot of Brahmagiri
rises here, at Kushavarta Kund
Kushavarta Kund — the Godavari's source
By road
About 28 km from Nashik city. Mumbai and Pune are a few hours away by road; buses and taxis run from Nashik.
By rail
Nashik Road is the nearest major railway station, about an hour away by road.
By air
Nashik (Ozar) airport is the nearest; Mumbai airport is the nearest major international airport.
When the town comes alive.
01
Simhastha Kumbh Mela
Every 12 years, pilgrims take the holy dip in the Godavari.
02
Maha Shivratri
Thousands come for darshan and night-long worship of Lord Shiva.
03
Palkhi every Monday
Lord Trimbakeshwar's golden mukut is taken out in procession.
04
Tripuri Purnima
Celebrating Shiva's victory over Tripurasura (Nov–Dec).
Asked, answered.
०१Why is Trimbakeshwar special for Kaal Sarp and Pitra Dosh pujas?
Trimbakeshwar is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, where Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh are worshipped in one linga, and the Godavari rises at Kushavarta. It is regarded as the foremost place for Kaal Sarp, Narayan Nagbali and Pitra Dosh rituals.
०२What is Kushavarta?
Kushavarta Kund is the sacred tank regarded as the symbolic source of the Godavari. Devotees bathe here before their puja.
०३Is darshan free?
General darshan is free. A paid VIP darshan queue is also available at the temple.
०४What is the Monday palkhi?
Every Monday the golden mukut of Lord Trimbakeshwar is taken out in a palkhi procession through Trimbak.
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