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Jyotirlinga 8 of 12 · Maharashtra

Trimbakeshwar

त्र्यम्बकेश्वर

Location: Trimbak (Nashik district), Maharashtra

Swayambhu (self-manifest)Online booking
Darshan timings
05:30–09:00, 10:00–13:00, 16:30–21:00 IST
Average wait
1–2 hours; 30 mins (Sheeghra Darshan ₹200)
Best season
October–March
Daily visitors
6,000–10,000 (Sawan 30k+)

Signature ritual

Tripundra Linga Darshan (three faces: Brahma–Vishnu–Shiva)

Time: 07:00 IST Mangala

Significance

8th Jyotirlinga. Unique Tripundra form (Brahma+Vishnu+Mahesh in one linga). Only place for Tripindi Shraddha + Kal Sarp Dosh puja.

Legend

Gautama Rishi performed penance here to bring Godavari to earth — origin point of the Godavari river.

How to reach

At Brahmagiri foothill, 28 km from Nashik. Direct buses from Nashik bus stand.

Nearest airport: Mumbai (180 km) / Nashik (40 km)
Nearest railway: Nashik Road (NK) — 35 km

Where to stay

MTDC resort; Trimbak town dharamshalas; book ahead during Kumbh.

Abhishekam fee
₹1,100 Maha Rudra; ₹501 Laghu Rudra
VIP darshan
₹200 fast-track

Primary pujas performed here

  • Tripindi Shraddha
  • Kal Sarp Dosh Nivaran
  • Narayan Nagbali
  • Rudrabhishek

What to offer: Bel patra, panchamrit, Godavari jal

Dress code
Men dhoti only inside sanctum (no shirt/pants). Women saree mandatory for sanctum entry.
Photo policy
No phones / leather in sanctum

Modern access

Sinhastha Kumbh Mela once every 12 years (next 2027). Online booking via trimbakeshwartrust.com.

Plan online from anywhere

Cannot travel? Book a remote puja with video proof at this Jyotirlinga. Or join the full 12 Jyotirlinga circuit.