shaiva · Maharashtra

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga

त्र्यम्बकेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिङ्ग

Presiding deity: Lord Shiva (Trimbak — three-eyed)

Established: Pre-Vedic; current temple 1755 CE by Peshwa Balaji Bajirao

Darshan timings

05:30-21:00 IST

Average wait

2-4 hours general; 30 min VIP

Best season

October-March; Sawan month

Daily visitors

15,000-20,000 regular; 100M+ during Kumbh Mela 2027

Significance

One of the 12 Jyotirlingas + source of Godavari river. Unique lingam has 3 small lingams emerging from a single base — representing Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva together. Famous for Narayan-Nagbali Puja (3-day pitru moksha) + Kal Sarp Dosh nivaran. Adjacent to Brahmagiri mountain (Godavari source).

Legend

Sage Gautama wished to bring Ganga to Brahmagiri. After intense penance, Shiva sent Ganga as Godavari (Gautami Ganga) which emerged from the lingam. 3-eyed Trimbak represents Shiva looking at past, present, future simultaneously — uniquely powerful for karmic resolution.

How to reach

Trimbak village 28km from Nashik. From Nashik airport (50km) taxi.

Nearest airport: Nashik Airport (50km) or Mumbai Airport (180km)

Nearest railway: Nashik Road Station (40km)

Where to stay

MPSTDC hotels + dharamshalas + budget options in Trimbak + Nashik

Primary pujas performed here

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narayan-nagbali-puja
kal-sarp-dosh-puja
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What to offer: Bilva leaves, white flowers, Godavari water, milk for abhishek, sandalwood, dakshina

Dress code

Strict traditional — dhoti for men (no shirt), saree for women; head covering mandatory; bare feet

Photo policy

Photography prohibited inside garbhagriha; permitted in outer area

Modern access

Famous for Narayan-Nagbali + Kal Sarp Dosh Puja. Kumbh Mela 2027 Nashik will see 100M+ pilgrims with Trimbakeshwar primary site. Strong Marathi + Gujarati pilgrimage. Online booking via MPSTDC.

✓ Online booking available✓ VIP darshan available

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