Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Trimbakeshwar Temple, Trimbak, Nashik, Maharashtra

Trimbakeshwar Temple, Trimbak, Nashik, Maharashtra
Trimbakeshwar (Tryambakeshwar) Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Trimbak Town near Nashik City in Maharashtra State, India. The Temple is believed to be one among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is the Linga in the temple is in the form of a three faced embodying Hindu Trinity, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishu and Lord Shiva. The current temple was built by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao (Nanasaheb).




Kushavarta, a Kund (sacred pond) in the temple premises is the source of the Godavari River, the longest river in peninsular India. It is at the foothills of amazing Brahmagiri & Gangadwar mountains nestled among lusting green woody trees and picturesque environments. The serene ambiance and the pleasant climate make the town of Trimbakeshwar a hot spot for nature loving tourists apart from Hindu pilgrims.




Legends
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History
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 05.30 AM in the morning to 9.00 PM in the night.
Poojas
Three Pujas are performed every day. In the morning snana, Abhisheka and Aarati are performed. In the afternoon, an Aarati is performed and a Mahanaivedya is offered. 10'o clock at night, Shej Aarati is performed after which the silver mask of the Linga is kept on the bed. This silver mask is taken in the palanquin to Kushavarta tirtha every Monday for a ritual bath. On festive occasions, mainly on Tripuri Poornima and Mahashivaratri, the Linga is adorned with the five-headed golden mask.
Festivals
Shri Trimbakeshwar Sansthan takes care of daily three-time pooja, all the festivals and gala carnivals of the year. Famous festivals celebrated here are;
1. Sinhastha Kumbha Mela - Once in twelve years when Brihaspati or Jupiter is in Sinha Rashi (zodiac sign Leo).
2. Godavari day - In the month of Magha (February) - the first twelve days of bright moon.
3. Nivrutti Natha festival - three days in Pausha - sometime in January.
4. Rathayatra of Trimbakeshwar - On the full moon day of the month Kartika, called Tripuri Poornima- sometime in November.
5. Mahashivaratri - on the 13th day of Krishna paksha of the month Magha - sometime in March.
Religious Significance
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Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 300 meters from Trimbakeshwar Temple Bus Stop, 1 Km from Trimbak, 28 Kms from Nashik CBS Bus Stop, 29 Kms from Nashik Mahamarg MSRTC Bus Station, 30 Kms from Nashik, 39 Kms from Nasik Road Railway Station, 178 Kms from Mumbai and 179 Kms from Mumbai Airport. Major cities like Mumbai and Pune and other cities in Maharashtra are well connected with Nashik by means of road and rail services. Trimbakeshwar is located on the foot hills of Brahmagiri Mountain.
Trimbakeshwar is reachable by state transport bus and or private transport like taxi services from Nashik. Buses start from CBS bus station Nasik at morning 5.00 AM till 9.00 PM every 15 mins to half an hour. CBS Bus Stop, Nashik is 10 Kms from Nashik Road railway station from where ST buses ply frequently. From Mumbai, drive through Thane- Jawhar- Shree Ghat to go to Triambakeshwar. The nearest Railway station is Nasik Road.  All major trains halt at Nasik Road. Nearest Airport is Mumbai Airport.
Location 

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