Om Namaha Shivaya! This Shiva Temple located in the Nashik district will really astound you when you get to know its facts. Shri Tryambakeshwar Jyotirling Mandir, which is also known as Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is located in the town of Trimbak in Nashik in the state of Maharashtra. If you are going by road, you can get access to this temple by traveling for 30km from Nashik road. The nearby railway station is Nashik Railway Station. The nearest airport is Ojhar Nashik International airport which is about 24 kilometers away from Nashik city. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is believed to be one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
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There is a sacred pond known as Kusavarta kund inside the temple which has been built by Shrimant Sardar Raosaheb Parnerkar. Please note that Parnerkar serves as the Fadnavis of Indore State. The present temple has been developed by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao. The temple is renowned for having three lingas, which represent Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma. The Lingas are shielded by a jeweled crown that has been put over the Gold Mask of Tridev (Brahma Vishnu Mahesh). The crown is believed to be originating from the times of Pandavs and includes diamonds, emeralds, and numerous treasured stones. The crown is displayed every Monday from 4-5 pm (Shiv). The temple is situated between three hills called Brahmagiri, Kalagiri, and Nilagiri.
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You can also worship the images of various Gods such as Rama, Krishna, Parasurama, Lakshmi Narayana, and Gangadevi among others. In order to enter the temple premises, one has access to entrance gates on all four sides such as The East, West, South, and the North. As per the spiritual understanding, the direction East means the beginning, West means maturity, South means completion, and North means acknowledgment.
The temple also hosts Simhasta Kumbh Mela which is held once every 12 years. The Kumbh Mela sees devotees from all over the country who think that visiting the festival will help to get rid of their sins. The yearly festival of Shivratri is also observed by the temple with full glory and enthusiasm. If you plan to visit the temple from a far location, it is important that you book accommodation – lodges or hotels for a night’s stay. You can find hotels ranging from Rs. 500 to Rs. 4,000 for per night stay. There are also several Brahmin houses that offer people a place to stay and have food.
You will find a lot of Maharashtrian cuisine in the restaurants in Trimbakeshwar. You can also enjoy Punjabi and South Indian foods in selected restaurants. The temple is also nearby to the pilgrim place of Shirdi Sai Baba which is famous for Sai Baba devotees. People planning to visit Trimbakeshwar can also visit Shirdi to gain the blessings of Sai Baba.
The temple is also appreciated for its architecture which has amazing carved pillars and intricate floral design work made on its inside walls. The temple is also acknowledged for its beauty during the rainy or monsoon season and has been surrounded by green hills that are pollution-free.
