Trimbakeshwar Temple
Trimbak, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Temple History
Trimbakeshwar Temple is one of the most revered 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, located at the source of the River Godavari. The temple, situated at the foot of Brahmagiri Hills, is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga here is that it has three faces, embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Rudra. The temple was built by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao in 1730 AD and is constructed in the Nagara style of architecture. The temple is built out of black stone and is known for its exquisite sculptures and architectural grandeur. The shikhara (spire) of the temple is adorned with sculptures, and the sanctum sanctorum houses the unique three-faced Jyotirlinga.
Temple Gallery
Darshan & Aarti Timings
Darshan Hours
Morning: 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Special Darshan: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Aarti Schedule
Kakad Aarti: 5:30 AM
Madhyan Aarti: 12:00 PM
Dhoop Aarti: 5:30 PM
Shej Aarti: 8:30 PM
How to Reach
Major Festivals
- Maha Shivaratri (February/March) - Grand celebrations with special puja
- Shravan Month (July/August) - Month-long festivities
- Ganeshotsav (August/September)
- Trimbakeshwar Yatra (During Kumbh Mela)
- Navaratri (September/October)
Special Features
- Unique three-faced Jyotirlinga representing Tridev
- Source of holy River Godavari
- Surrounded by Brahmagiri Hills
- Ancient Kushavarta Tirth (sacred tank)
- One of the host cities of Kumbh Mela
- Beautiful black stone architecture