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The carved stone shikhara of the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
Photo: Abhideo21 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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One of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva, at the foot of the Brahmagiri hills near the source of the Godavari.

Overview

Trimbakeshwar is a temple town west of Nashik city, set beneath the Brahmagiri hills. The temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas — the most sacred shrines of Shiva — and draws pilgrims throughout the year.

The present stone temple is commonly dated to the eighteenth century, during the Peshwa period. The town is also home to Kushavarta Kund, the sacred tank associated with the Godavari.

Significance

The linga at Trimbakeshwar is traditionally described as representing Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva together. During the Simhastha Kumbh, Trimbakeshwar is one of the two principal locations of the sacred bathing traditions, alongside Ramkund in Nashik.

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Kushavarta Kund, the sacred tank at Trimbakeshwar

Ghats & sacred kunds

Kushavarta Kund

The sacred tank of Trimbakeshwar, traditionally regarded as the point where the Godavari emerges.

~0.2 km away

Religious destinations

Gangadwar

A hillside shrine on Brahmagiri associated with the Godavari, reached by a long stairway.

~1.1 km away
The Brahmagiri hills near Trimbakeshwar above green fields

Nature & waterfalls

Brahmagiri Hills

The hills above Trimbakeshwar where the Godavari rises.

~1.8 km away
Anjaneri hill fort in the monsoon, seen across green fields

Nature & waterfalls

Anjaneri Hills

A hill near Trimbakeshwar revered as the birthplace of Hanuman, popular for treks.

~5.0 km away