Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 scared Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. It is located around 30 km from Nashik in the serene town of Trimbak. Surrounded by the lush Brahmagiri Parvat, this ancient temple is a must-visit place for both devotees and travelers. Today I am going to tell you about the story, history, how and when you can easily visit Trimbakeshwar Temple.
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Story
The story of Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga revolves around the sage Gautama Rishi who lived here with his wife Ahilya. Their devotion to Lord Shiva brought them abundant food and resources even during famine. Due to this, some sages got jealous of him and tricked him into committing a sin of cow slaughter. To seek redemption, he prayed to Lord Shiva rigorously (Tapasya). Pleased by his devotion, Lord Shiva asked Maa Ganga (the Ganga River) to flow here as well, which is known as Dakshin Ganga or Godavari River. At the request of Sage, Lord Shiva manifested himself as a Jyotirlinga. Trimbakeshwar Lingam is the only Jyotirlinga where the linga represents the trinity – Bramha, Vishnu and Mahesh. The present-day Trimbakeshwar temple was constructed in the 18th century by Peshwa Nana Saheb, using black basalt stone. The temple showcases exquisite Hemadpanthi architectural style, with beautifully carved pillars, sculpted deities, and intricate designs.
How to Reach Trimbakeshwar?
Trimbakeshwar Mandir is just 30 km from Nashik, which is very well-connected by air, train and road. The nearest airport is Ozar Airport, Nashik, which is well-connected to different parts of the country. From the airport, you can directly get a taxi or a bus to the temple, which is around 40 km from the airport. The nearest railway station is Nashik Road railway station. From there you can get taxis and buses easily to the temple. By road, some buses go directly to Trimbakeshwar bus stand. However, most buses from different places go to Nashik bus stand. From there you can take another bus or taxi to Trimbakeshwar temple.
When to Visit Trimbakeshwar?
The Best time to visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is during winters, when the weather is pleasant and cool. You can comfortably stand in long queues and also visit nearby places. Moonson is also a good time to visit if you are okay with rain. In fact, the hills and Kushvarta Kund look even more beautiful during monsoon. Shravan months and other important festivals are very auspicious but very crowded. Summers can be very hot and better to be avoided. Go as early in the morning as possible to avoid large crowds. The temple opens at 5:30 in the morning and closes around 9:00 at night.
There are many nearby places where you can go during your visit to Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga. Places like Brahmagiri hills, Anjaneri Parbat, which is believed to be the birth-place of Lord Hanuman, Neel Parbat, Pandav leni, and many other places that we will see in our other blogs.
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