23rd February,
2016.
DAY
-5, 06-02-2016.
After the darshan of Nashik, and 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 faces east at the foothill of Brahmagiri Hills, without
Rajagopuram with a huge Q complex made of shed. Rishabam is in a separate mandapam. The
sanctum sanctorum consists of a Sanctum, an ardha 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 the bottom. The
most attractive part of this temple is the presence of 3 Lingas each
representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. All three reside in a hallow space
within the avudayar. It was believed that water was 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 the
tablet installed at the VIP entrance gate says that the temple was renovated
during the year 1740-1761 CE by 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 a 20-25 feet high stone wall.
LEGENDS
It
is believed that the River Ganga starts from the sacred pond called “Kushavarta”
and is called 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 wash 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 from 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 Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue at the start point of the street
---OM SHIVAYA NAMA:---
..........To be continued.
About Kalsarp Pooja Trimbakeshwar . It is best place for the performance of kalsarpa shanti or kaal sarp dosh nivaran pooja.
ReplyDeleteTrimbakeshwar 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.
ReplyDeleteTrimbakeshwar 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.
visit us to kaalsarp trimbakeshwar puja - www.trimbakeshwar.in
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