Tuesday 23 February 2016

Shri Trimbakeshwar Temple, Trimbak, Maharashtra, India - A Jyotirlinga Temples Yatra.

 23rd  February, 2016.
DAY -5, 06-02-2016.
After darshan of Nashik, Epic Ramayan sites, we continued our journey to Trimbak to worship Trimbakeshwar. Stayed in a lodge at the entrance of Trimbak. 

 Night View of the Sanctum  Vimanam 

Moolavar    : Shri Trimbakeshwar

Some of the important features of this temple are….
The temple facing east  at the foot hill of Brahmagiri Hills, without Rajagopuram with a huge Q complex made of shed. Rishabam is in a separate mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum consists of Sanctum, artha mandapam and a maha  mandapam. Dwarf  reliefs playing instruments can be seen at the entrance of sanctum pilasters.

ARCHITECTURE
The mandapam looks awesome viewed from bottom. The most attractive part of this temple is the presence of 3 Lingas each representing Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. All three resides in a hallow space within the avudayar. It was believed that water is oozing  from Shiva. The reliefs of simham  and elephants at the adhistanam can be seen on the Vimanam. 

HISTORY AND INSCRIPTIONS 
The temple was built by Shri Nanasaheb Peshwa in 1755 -1786 CE. ( But as per the tablet installed at the VIP entrance gate says that the temple was renovated during the year 1740-1761 CE bt Peshwa Balaji Bajirao ). Again the temple was renovated during the year 1789 CE.

It is built with black stone and Shiva Lingam is said to be emerged naturally. The temple’s compound wall is 20-25 feet high stone wall. 

LEGENDS
It is believed that River ganga starts from the sacred pond called “Kushavarta” and called as Godavari.

TEMPLE TIMINGS:
The temple is kept open between 07.00 Hrs to 20.00 Hrs

CONTACT DETAILS :

HOW TO REACH :
Very near to Nashik – is about 26 KM

LOCATION OF THE TEMPLE :CLICK HERE

 View of the Sanctum  Vimanam through shops
 Night View of the Sanctum  Vimanam 
 VIP Entrance 
Temple Chariot 
 
TEMPLE AT THE START POINT OF GODAVARI
 It is believed that bathing in this point start point of Ganga ( Godavari ) will washes away the sins 

 Shiva and Parvati in northern style sculpture - holding trishul on his right hand 


 Reliefs on the Godavari start point Shiva temple wall 
Godavari start point Shiva temple Mandapam view fro bottom  
  Godavari start point Shiva temple  sanctum entrance dwarf reliefs
  Godavari start point before 200 meters, a   Shiva temple wall on the back side of the Trimbakeshwara temple 
Maharashtra  King Chatrapati Shivaji maharaj statue at the start point of the street
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA:--- 
..........To be continued.

3 comments:

  1. About Kalsarp Pooja Trimbakeshwar . It is best place for the performance of kalsarpa shanti or kaal sarp dosh nivaran pooja.

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  2. Trimbakeshwar Shiva Jyotirlinga is an ancient and historic Hindu temple in Trimbakeshwar dedicated to Lord Trimbakeshwar (Supreme deity Lord Shiva). It is 28 Km far from the City of Nashik.

    Trimbakeshwar Temple is an ancient temple of Lord Shiva and identified as one of the divine 12 Jyotirlinga.

    The Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is located at the foot of the “Bramhagiri” mountain, where the holy river Ganga originates (the longest river in Maharashtra).

    The history of Trimbakeshwar Temple is that it was built by Shri. Nanasaheb Peshwa.

    The word “Trimbak” denotes the Trimurti (Tridev): Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesh.

    The temple is built of black volcanic stone, and has a 20 to 25 foot stone wall at its boundary that gives it a rich look.

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  3. visit us to kaalsarp trimbakeshwar puja - www.trimbakeshwar.in

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