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The village Trimbak, 36 kms from Nashik, is famous for the Trimbakeshwar Temple. It enshrines one of the 12 jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered to be the main jyotirlinga. It s famous for the major Poojas Narayan Nagbali, Tripindi and Kalsarpa done only at Trimbakeshwar in India.The temple is in the Indo Aryan style and the temple structure with excellent adornments of idols and sculptures, is surrounded by a massive stonewall. There is a huge bull in front of the temple and another marble Nandi is seen on the inside. The sculptural adornments continue even to the garbagriha with human, animals and yakshas carved. From the Jyotirlingam at the centre of the garbagriha, trickles the Ganges continuously throughout the year. Triyambak is the place of "jyotirlinga" - Trimbakeshwar. It is an important place where Kumbh mela takes place every twelve years, like Nashik. Triyambak kumbhamela takes place for Shaivas, i.e. people worshipping Lord Shiva. The extraordinary feature of this Jyotirlinga is that it has three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesh (Shiva). All other Jyotirlingas have Shiva as the main deity. The temple is known for its appealing architecture and sculpture and is at the foothills of a mountain called Brahmagiri. Godavari River originates on Bramhagiri Mountain. Nearby there is the 'Gangasagar bathing tank' into which the Godavari River dribbles in, from its source. A bath in these waters is supposed to wash away sins. From this tiny start the Godavari eventually flows down to the Bay of Bengal, clear across India. 960 steps from near the tank lead up to the source of the river. The temple has beautiful carvings. Anyone visiting this temple is believed to attain salvation. It is considered to be the holiest place to perform Shraddha ceremony as mentioned in 'Nirnaya Sindhu' - a religious book of Hindus. Non-Hindus are not allowed inside the temple but one can get a clear view from outside. The Trimbakeshwar (Tri meaning three and Ambak meaning eyes) Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Baji Rao Peshwa built the temple in 1730. There is an impressive Maratha Fort about 550 meters above the city.
The village Trimbak, 36 kms from Nashik, is famous for the Trimbakeshwar Temple. It enshrines one of the 12 jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva and is considered to be the main jyotirlinga. It s famous for the major Poojas Narayan Nagbali, Tripindi and Kalsarpa done only at Trimbakeshwar in India.
