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Trimbakeshwar darshanTrimbakeshwar (Sanskrit: �य�बके�वर,Tryambakeśvara) or Trambakeshwar is an ancientHindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the NashikDistrict of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city ofNashik GPS Reference 20.021944 N, 73.729935 E. It isdedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelveJyotirlingas. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlingalocated here is the Linga in the temple is in the form of athree faced embodying Tridev, Lord Brahma, Lord Vishuand Lord Shiva. All other

Jyotirlingas haveShiva as the maindeityThe Linga iscrowned with ajewel studdedcrown believed to befrom Pandavas. Thecrown is adornedwith diamonds,emeralds, and manyother types ofprecious stones.Trimbakeshwar

town is an ancient Hindu Pilgrim centre located at thesource of the Godavari River, the longest river inpeninsular India. The Godavari River, which isconsidered sacred within Hinduism, originates fromBramhagiri mountains at Trimbakeshwar and meets thesea near Rajahmudry.

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The town is appealing with natural attractions. It is atthe foothills of amazing Brahmagiri & Gangadwarmountains nestled among lusting green woody trees andpicturesque environments. The serene ambiance and thepleasant climate make the town of Trimbakeshwar a hotspot for nature loving tourists apart from Hindupilgrims.

HistoryThere was built a city which later on became famous asTrimbakeshwar. In the period of the Peshwas regimeNana Saheb Peshwa had instructed to construct theTrimbakeshwartemple anddeveloped andbeautified thecity ofTrimbakeshwar.

ReligioussignificanceThe Hindu beliefis that those whovisitTrimbakeshwar attain salvation or Moksha.Trimbakeshwar is considered as the most sacred townIndia. There are many reasons for this belief. Godavarioriginates from the Brahmagiri hills in this town and it isbelieved that it is the birth place of Lord Ganesha, knownas place of Tri-Sandhya Gayatri. This place is believed tobe the holiest and ideal place to do Shraddha ceremony,a Hindu ritual for the salvation of the soul.Sinhastha Mahatmya speaks of Lord Rama having madethe Yatra at Trimbakeshwar. A shraddha on the riverGodavari gives great satisfaction to the forefathers. If itis not done in this place, it is considered as a religioussin. So Ganga Pujan, Ganga Bhet, Deh ShuddhiPrayaschitta, Tarpan Shradha, Vayan, Dasha Dana,Gopradan etc. Rituals are done in Trimbakeshwar.Mundana and Tirtha Shraddha are also performed here.The Lord Shiva at Trimbakeshwar is worshipped byrecitations of Rudra, Rudri, Laghu Rudra, Maha Rudraor Ati Rudra puja. Actually Rudrashak is a religious fruitwhich is said to be found in lord Shiva's neck in the formof Rudra garland. Some of the trees of Rudrashak arealso found in Trimbakeshwar.



The holy Jyothirlinga circuit will be complete with thevisit to this sacred Shiva temple.Other facilities at TrimbakeshwarThe public and religious institutions in the town areVeda shala, Sanskrit Pathashala, Kirtan Sanstha,Pravachan Sanstha, two gymnasiums, Lokmanya FreeReading Room, municipal office, post and telegraphoffice, Bus station, dispensary and a police sub-inspector’s office. Sanskrit Pathashala has produced agood many disciples who have become Shastris andPandits.Noted film maker and father of Indian cinema,Dadasaheb Phalke was born here.

Pradakshina (Ring routes/ Pheri)There are two pradakshinas (ring routes) in this kshetra -one round the Brahmagiri and the other one roundHariharagiri. Pilgrim has to go for pradakshina withholy garment early in the morning visiting and bathingin various tirthas. The tour is to be completed in either aday, three days.

Godavari River

Brahmadev worshipped God Trivikram when he came toSatya Loka (on earth) with the same holy water of theGanges, to get the river Ganges held up by God Shankaron his head, to flow. River Ganges in the form of awoman was enjoying with Lord Shiva, which was noticedby Lord Shiva's wife Parvati. She planned to driveGanges away from her husband.

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Parvati and her sonGanesh came to live inGautama's Ashram withParvati's friend Jaya.There was a famine of 24years and people wereaffected by the pangs ofhunger. However, Varun -the God of Rains, pleasedwith Sage Gautamaarranged rains every dayin Gautama's Ashram(dwelling place) which

was in Trimbakeshwar. Gautama used to sow rice in thesurrounding fields of his Ashram in the morning, reapthe crop in the afternoon and with it fed a large group ofRishis, who took shelter in his Ashram on account of thefamine. The blessings of the group of rishis increased themerit (Punya) of Gautama. Lord Indra's position becameshaky because of his increased merit. So Indra orderedclouds to rain all over Trimbakeshwar, so that thefamine will be over and Rishis will go back and theincreasing merits of Gautama will be weakened.Although the famine was over, Gautama urged the Rishisto stay back and kept on feeding them and gaining merit.Once he saw a cow grazing in the paddy field and hedrove her away by throwing Darbha (sharp, pointedgrass). The slender cow died by this. It was Jaya -Parvati's friend, who had taken the form of a cow. Thisnews upset the Rishis and they refused to luncheon at hisAshram. Gautama requested Rishis to show a way out ofthis sin. He was advised to approach Lord Shiva andrequest him to release Ganges and a bath in the Gangeswould set him free of his sins.Gautama then practiced penance by going to the peak ofBrahmagiri. Lord Shankara was pleased by his worshipsand gave him the Ganges. However, Ganges was notprepared to part with Lord Shiva, which irritated him.He made TandavNrutya (dance) on the peak ofBrahmagiri and dashed his jata there. Frightened by thisaction, Ganges appeared on Brahmagiri. Later onGanges appeared in the Trimbak Tirtha. Gautamapraised her but she off and on appeared on the mountainat various places and disappeared in anger. Gautamacould not bathe in her waters. Ganges then appeared inGangadwar, Varaha-tirtha, Rama-Laxman tirtha, GangaSagar tirtha. Still Gautama could not bathe in herwaters. The Gautama surrounded the river withenchanted grass and put a vow to her. The flow stoppedthere and the tirtha thus came to be called Kushavarta.It is from this Kushavarta that the river Godavari flows



up to the sea. The sin of killing a cow by Gautama waswiped off here.

Pujas performed hereThis place is famous for lots of religious rituals (vidhis).Narayan Nagbali, Kalsarpa Shanti, Tripindi vidhi etc aredone here. Narayan Nagbali puja is performed atTrimbakeshwar only. This puja is performed for threedays. This puja is performed on special dates (muhurt).Some days in the year are not suitable to perform thispuja. This puja is performed for many reasons like tocure an illness, going through bad times, killing a Cobra(Nag), childless couples, financial crisis or you want toperform some religious puja to have a peacefull & happylife to you and your family members.

Narayan Nagbali Vidhi-Narayan Nagbali consists of two different rituals.Narayan bali is done to get rid of ancestral curse (pitrudosh /Pitru Shaap) while Nag bali is done to get rid ofsin performed by killing snake, specially Cobra which isworshipped in India. It can be performed only atTrimbakeshwar.Narayan Bali ritual is done to fulfill the unsatisfieddesires of the ancestral souls which are stuck in theworld and trouble their progeny. Narayan Bali consistsof the same ritual as Hindu funeral. An artificial bodymostly made of wheat flour is used. Mantras are used toinvoke such souls who are having certain wishesremaining attached. The ritual makes them possess thebody and the funeral frees them to other world.Nagbali ritual is done to get rid of sin of killing nag(Cobra). In this ritual also the funeral is performed onthe body of snake made with wheat though.Narayan Nagbali is one of the main rituals performed atTrimbakeshwar. Ancient scriptures like Dharma Sindhu,which describes various religious rites, mentions thatthis particular ritual should be done only atTrimbakeshwar. The references are found even inSkandh Puran and Padma Puran about this age-oldtradition.NARAYAN NAGBALI Both performed with a desire offulfillment of certain wishes. Hence they are known asKamya.1. To get issues.2. To remove the troubles from Ghosts.3. If any member of the family is dead to any mishap(accident, suicide, sinking in water etc.) and his family istroubled because of him, these formalities are done toget rid of this trouble.4. To remove the trouble from Ghosts, black magic etc



People used to avoid seeing the face such person early inthe morning. far this feeling was seen in the public It is astrong desire of ever married couple to get at least onemale bat The family life remains incomplete without anyissue. Love for kids and affection is the natural feelings,these feelings are not fulfilled, then man feels unhappythan poverty or economic backwardness. In modern era,the means of "Test tube baby" are available. Even thoughthe couple does not afford, they get the necessarytreatment, sometimes even by getting money on loan.But when they do not get any positive response of allmodern treatment, they turn the astrologers infrustration. The astrologers can only analyze the reasonsof failure of all medical treatments. After carefullyexamining the sex organs of both, if it is found that thereis no fault in anybody and still there is no chance ofissue, astrologers can only reply this question. Alwayswhen there is deceased, there must be some remedy also.Keeping in mind this rule, our ancestors had mentionedthe remedies in the science of Astrology to overcome thisproblem. First they find out from birth chart of both ofthem whether there is any possibility of getting issue ornot. If yes, then they try to find out the exact reason ofnot getting the essues out of certain, reasons like curse ofprevious birth, curse from Pitras, Yoga discontinuance ofthe race etc. When they come to exact conclusion, thenthey find out the remedy to cure the problem if possible.Out of the remedies, the remedy of Narayan Nagbali isrecommended and if this formality is properly fulfilled,there is a sure chance of getting an issue especially themale baby. This is out past experience. Hence it isessential to study the birth charts of both husband andwife. Then a media check up both of them should bemade from Expert Doctor. Simultaneous!' with themedical treatment if the support of Narayan Nagbali isproperly given, surely that couple will get an issue.

Importance & Procedures of the Pooja?For Problems like Bhoot Pishach Badha, unsuccessful inBusiness, Waste of Money, Family health Problems,Argument with others, Educational hindrances,Marriage Problems, Accidental Death, Unnecessaryexpenses, Health problems in many family members, Allkind of Curse (shrap). Narayan Nagbali is performed toget respite from various problems.It gives good health, success in business and career andfulfils wishes. It is a three day ritual on a particular dayand time (muhurta). On the first day, the devoteesshould take a holy bath in Kushavarta and resolve to givedashdaan (give ten things in charity). After offeringprayers at the Trimbakeshwar temple, they go to thedharmashala at the confluence of rivers Godavari and



Ahilya for performing Narayan Nagbali.

Pooja of Narayan Nagbali is of 3 days• Please come one day before or early in the morning till6 AM on the date muhurta.• The daxina includes all the Pooja Samugri & Foodarrangement for 3 Persons .You can stay at hotels &Dharmshala in Trimbakeshwar during your ritual.• Please bring with you new White clothes dhoti,gamcha, and napkin and for your wife saree, blouse etc.(Other than black or green colors).• Bring with you and one nos of idol of snake made using1.25 gram of pure gold And 8 nos of pur silvers.Reservation for this ritual must be made minimum 4days in advance by informing respective Guruji. Yourname and telephone number is to be registered beforecoming for the rites. It is inevitable to make reservationsto avail all the facilities. Reservations can be madethrough phone or mail. Those individuals who areinterested in getting the Pooja to be done should get thetime booked at least 5 days in advance.

Tripindi Shraddha (Pitru Dosha)-Tripindi Shradha is an offering in the memory of thedear departed. If for three consecutive years the offeringsare not made to the dear departed then the dead getsvehement, so to calm them these offerings are made.

Kalsarpa yoga Puja-Combinations of planets formed specific position in theHoroscopes are called Yogas. YOGAS play an importantrole and enjoy a prominent position in Hindu Astrology.This happens when there are all planets coming betweenRahu and Ketu. This results in failure and dejection.Because all the karyas do not happen accordingly to theefforts put in. often leading to negativity, and inferioritycomplex. This vidhi done by vaidik procedure is veryeffective although very simple. There is a special pooja tobe done which can be done at Trimbakeshwar or you canget this pooja done at your place, Panditji are open forhelp regarding the pooja. When all the planets arehemmed between Rahu and Ketu i.e., the moon's northnode and the moon's south node Kal Sarp Yoga isformed. Complete Kal Sarp Yoga is formed only whenhalf of the chart is unoccupied by planets.The Kal Sarp Yoga is a dreaded yoga that can cause one'slife to be miserable. A person under the affliction of thisyoga leads a life of pain and misfortune. If it is highlyafflicted this yoga has the capacity to cancel out all thegood Yoga's of the chart.This Kal Sarp Yoga can be formed in any person'shoroscope like king, rich, president, prime-minister,



peon, poor etc. and those who have Kal Sarp Yoga intheir horoscope, in spite they have all kind of facilitiesbut still they always suffer from some tension, fear, &insecurity.A person who has bitten by snack cannot sit comfortablylike this a person who has KalSarpa Yog in his horoscopealways fear from death.This yog is more dangerous than other malefic yoga. Thisyog effects a person till 55 years and some timethroughout his life, its depend upon the position ofKalSarpa yoga.

In the Birth chart (Horoscope) if all planets are placed atone side between Rahu & Ketu it forms a yoga namelyKALA- SARPA YOGA. KALA SARPA YOGA is regarded asone of the dreaded evil Yogas having significance in'Mundane Astrology. Hindu ancient astrologicalliterature is more or less silent about it. Even the learnedcommentators did not make any detailed scrutiny as tothe effects of this Yoga in 'NATAL ASTROLOGY'. Lastten years after deep study and scrutiny of about 1200Horoscopes We have found that there is an evil Yogaformed by Rahu & Ketu. In the year 1990.

People who are unable to see in the day light are called'DAY BLIND (DIVANDHA)', such persons blame the sunfor their blindness. Mere admission or non-admission ofa certain thing cannot be challenged the existence of acertain thing. In the practical life we have to consider somany things in good faith. It is quite difficult to provethe exact father of certain child. Even though themedical science is on the top of mountain today.

Kalsarpa Yog is meant to fulfill pleasing wishes anddesires so it is important to purify the body by passingatonement resolution. One gets the right to perform therituals only after attaining expiation for the sinscommitted with ones knowledge or ignorance. To expiateall the sins committed one is asked to donate cow, theearth, sesame, butter gold and similar such tendonations are made to the spiritual guide. TheWorshipper has to claim that the elimination of theKalsarpa appeared in the horoscope namely Birth/Gochar /Zodiac that is mentioned in the prime resolutionwould be carried as per the Vedic Traditions.After the claim is been made by the worshipper the mainceremony begins. It begins with worshipping LordGanesh. By doing this all the obstacles and danger iseliminated and the purpose is achieved sooner.After Ganesh pujan, Lord Varun pujan also termed asKalash pujan is performed. In this ceremony Holy Wateris bestowed with the respect of God and is worshipped



like one worships God. All holy power, holy water and allGod and Goddess are invoked through this Kalash (Pot).The worshipper is blessed through Swastivachan withPunyam, Kalyanam, Ridhim, Swastim and Shreeha.In the main ritual, the sixteen forms of Goddess Durgaare worshipped as the second important rite. To embraceall the powers and vitality one has to worship GoddessDurga. We commemorate our ancestors by performingNandi Shradh to gain blessings of our forefathers.In the principal ritual along with Lord Shiva Rahu, Kaal(God of Time), Sarpa (Golden Serpent), NavNag (NineSerpents), Nagpash Yantra and tiny silver serpents forimmersion. After consecration of all Gods they areworshiped with faith and which embodies sixteen itemsdue to which all the Gods are pleased and delighted.Nine planets exude energy and is beneficial (Yogkarak)for us. By worshipping Planets/Stars humans gainstrength, intellect and knowledge. Along with this theywin over their enemy and make success out of it.Lord Shiva is worshipped for forgiveness for all the guiltand misconduct. We reap immediate results for an actafter worshipping Lord Shiva and while worshipping allthe flaws are eradicated.After that Fire is worshiped to satiate all the Gods, theestablished powers are fed with oblation by fire. Fire is amessenger to God. When you worship a certain powerthen God disguise itself as fire and appears in person toaccept the oblation paid by fire. When humans are inproximity with fire then all his diseases and vexations areeradicated. Environmental energy is conserved.After that sacrifice is to be made to satiate left/reversepowers. An oblation of rice is paid to goblin, corpse,devil, fiend, a witch, and a female spirit, ghost.

Trimbakeshwar Town

CultureThe people of Trimbakeshwar are very religios. The nextgeneration implement traditional culture and belifeshonelstly and sincerely given by the ancestors of thefamily.

Cuisine Daily meal of local communities ofTrimbakeshwar is a Maharashtrian food, but inRestaurant or Hotels you may get food of your choice.

Population Population of Trimbakeshwar is about20,000 (Year 2008-09)

Languages speak Marathi is the main language inTrimbakeshwar town, but Hindi, Sanskrit, Gujrati &English also speaks by some local people.



Communities Trimbakeshwar town has a largenumber of Brahmin households and is also a centre forVedic Gurukuls (kind of boarding school). It also hasashrams and Muths devoted to Ashtanga Yoga, theHindu art of living.

Education: (Governement & Private)Primary SchoolsSecondary & Higher Secondary schoolsJunior & senior college for the Arts & Commerce stream

WAY TO GO

LocationTrimbakeshwar, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra,India, 28 km from the city of Nashik (GPS Reference20.021944 N, 73.729935 E).

TransportNashik city is 200 kms away from Mumbai. Major citieslike Mumbai and Pune and other cities in Maharashtraare well connected with Nashik by means of road andrail services. Trimbakeshwar is reachable by statetransport bus and or private transport like taxi servicesfrom Nashik. Trambakeshwar and Nashik have facilitiesof food and lodging.By Road Transport:Nearest Central Bus Station - Nashik, Maharashtra(28kms). States Transport Buses runs frequently from04.00am to 11.00pm to Trimbakeshwar.Contact: CBS, Nashik - +91-253-Private Transport is also available from Nashik toTrimbakeshwar frequentlyContact: Nashik - Trimbakeshwar Taxi Association -+91-253-By Rail Transport:Nearest Railway Station - Nashik Road, Maharashtra(40kms) on Central RailwayBy Air transport:Ozar(Mig), Nashik, Maharashtra (39kms).

AccommodationMany religious 'Dharmshala', Private hotels, lodgs arethere for stay in Trimbakeshwar

PLACES TO VISIT

Trimbakeshwar (Shiva) Temple History Legend goes that a sage name Gautam Muni



resided on the Brahmagiri hill with his wife Ahilya. Byvirtue of his devotion, the sage received from Varuna, abottomless pit from which he received an inexhaustiblesupply of grains and food. The other rishis, jealous of hisfortune, arranged for a cow to enter his granary andcaused it to die as Gowtam Rishi attempted to ward it offwith a bunch of Darbha grass.

Gautam Rishi, therefore, worshipped Lord Shiva to bringthe Ganga down to his hermitage to purify the premises.Pleased with devotion, Shiva requested Ganga to flowdown and make Sage Gautam pure. After that Gangaflowed down. Lord Shiva told Ganga to stay thereeternally for the good of everyone. All the Gods startedsinging the praises of Gautam Rishi, Ganga and LordShiva. On the request of all the Gods, Lord Shiva residedby the river Gautami by the name Trimbakeshwar (oneof the Jyotirlingas). Hindus believe that TrimbakJyotirlinga is one, which fulfills everyone’s desires. Itemancipates all from their sins and miseries.

Another popular legend behind Trimbakeshwar Templeis the legend of Lingodbhava manifestation of Shiva. Itsays once Brahma and Vishnu searched in vain todiscover the origin of Shiva who manifested himself as acosmic column of fire. Brahma lied that he had seen thetop of the column of fire and was hence cursed that hewould not be worshipped on earth. In turn Brahmacursed Shiva that he would be pushed underground.Accordingly, Shiva came down under the Brahmagiri hillin the form of Tryambakeshwar. Trimbakeshwar Templeis the only place where Shivlinga is not out but it’s insidethe floor.

Some scholars say that Goddess Parvati also came downalong Lord Shiva and Ganga. The place is thereforecalled Tryambakeshwa (three lords). Others believe that

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the place is so called because of the presence of threeShivlinga of Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. The Shivlingaof Lord Mahesh has always-flowing water among thethree Shivlingas.

Trimbakeshwar Temple The entire black stonetemple is known for its appealing architecture andsculpture and is at the foothills of a mountain calledBrahmagiri. Three sources of the Godavari originatefrom the Brahmagiri mountain.Trimbakeshwar temple is imposing with ancient Hindutemples’ architectural styles.The existing temple was built out of basalt after it wascommissioned by Peshwa Nanasaheb. It so happens thatthe Peshwa made a bet on whether the stonesurrounding the Jyotirlinga, is hollow from the inside ornot. The stone was proved to be hollow, and on losing thebet, the Peshwa built a marvelous temple out of it. TheShiva idol of the temple consisted of the world famousNassak Diamond. It was appropriated by the British inThe Third Anglo-Maratha War and lies with one owneror the other ever since. The diamond presently lies withEdward J. Hand, a trucking firm executive fromGreenwich, Connecticut, USAWhen was the temple built and by whom ?The work of constructing the present temple ofTrimbakeshwar was begun by Shrimant Balaji Bajiraoalias Nanasahib Peshawe in 1755 in the first half of theMargashirsha month (around December) and wascompleted in 1786. It took 31 years to construct thetemple and the cost of 16 lacs then. There are three“Linga” of the size of a thumb and they are called asBrahma, Vishnu and Mahesh - the creator, the organizerand the destroyer. These lingas are natural ( emergednaturally )Water of Ganges flows over the Linga of Shiva.The grant of Rs. 1000.00 per month was given forperforming puja and offerings etc. The deity isworshipped here thrice a day and an additional worshipwith flowers at pradosha time.

Structure of Trimbakeshwar TempleTrimbakeshwar Temple is an ancient shrine, howeverthe current structure is a result of the reconstructionefforts undertaken by the Peshwa Balaji Bajirao in mid18th century. The temple



is built ofblack stone inthe Nagarastyle ofarchitectureand isenclosed in aspaciouscourtyard.The sanctuminternally asquare andexternally a

stellar structure houses a small Shivalingam -Tryambaka. The sanctum is crowned with a gracefultower, embellished with a giant Amalaka and a goldenkalasha. In front of the garbagriha and the antarala is amandap with doors on all four sides. Three of thesedoorways are covered with porches and the openings ofthese porches are ornamented with pillars and arches.Curvilinear slabs rising in steps form roof of themandapam. The entire structure is ornamented withsculptural work featuring running scrolls, floral designs,and figures of gods, yakshas, humans and animals.

The Shivalingam is seen in a depression on the floor ofthe sanctum. Water constantly oozes out from the top ofthe Shivalingam. Usually, the Shivalingam is coveredwith a silver mask but on festive occasions a golden maskwith five faces, each with a golden crown covers it.

Kushavart Trith Kusavarta, a kund is considered thesymbolic origin of the river Godavari, and revered byHindus as a sacred bathing place.

ReligioussignificanKushavartais called asTeertharaj,since it hassix corners.Afterfinishing thetirtha-yatraat Kushavarta, a pilgrim should proceed by the northernbank of Godavari and visit Nilsangameshwar, VivahVinayak, Satya Narayan, Dhaneshwar Mahadev,Tarangeshwar, Setupaleshwar etc.Kushavarta was a large area. Shreemant Rao SahibParnekar has built up the banks with stone pavement



and with verandahs on all sides. Near Kushavarta isKanchan and Kankhala tirtha where , the it is said , thatdead human bones disappear. The flow of Godavari runsfrom this place. There are temples at the four corners ofKushavarta. On the south east conrner is the temple ofKedareshwar Mahadev, who in disguise of Kedarbhattamade Gautam to bathe in the waters and gave himprayaschitta (repentance) for the sin of killing a cow. Tothe south-west is Sakshi Vinayak , who is a witness to theyatra -vidhi of all pilgrims. To the north-west isKusheshwar Mahadev and to the north-east is the templeof Godavari. It is said in Trimbak Mahatmya thatGodavari was pleased with Gautam and gave him her“Darshana” - appearance in person . At this place theGodavari temple is built.HistoryTo the rear of the temple Gangamandir, ShrimantPeshawa has built a big caravansary where Rama andKarpureshwar Mahadev are enthroned. There is aseparate temple of Ashwini Kumar in front ofGangamandir. There is a big Ashwattha Narayan tree infront of Kushavarta tirtha. In addition, there are templesof Jwareshwar Mahadev and Kanchaneshwar andstatues of Dash Avatar and of thirty-three kinds ofdeities. The old holy books say that by the order of LordShiv, all deities stay here in person, during the period ofSinhastha Parva, to wipe off their sins and to getthemselves purified.

Kedareshwar Temple Kedareshwar temple inTrimbakeshwar is located in the picturesque area knownas Kushavarta. This temple is on the South East corner ofKushavarta. The temple is dedicated to KedareshwarMahadev, one of the forms of Lord Shiva. The templeresembling age old style of Hindu caves.

Legends tell that Lord Kedarnath appeared in the formof Kedarbhatta to save Saint Gautama from the sin ofkilling a cow. He made Gautama to take bath in thewater flows through the place assumed to be from Gangaand hence saint had performed the repentance.

Kanchan and Kankhala tirtha are nearby attractions. Itis believed that from here dead human bones disappear.

Other important Tirth around TrimbakeshwarBilwa Tirtha Bilwa Tirtha is to the north of Nilamountain. It is one of the five tirthas. There is a templeof Bilvakeshwar Mahadev built by Naro Vinayak Gogte in1738 at a cost of Rs. 25,000.00Gautam Tirtha Gautam Tirtha is to the south of the



Ganges and the Trimbakeshwar temple. Varun beingpleased with Gautam gave this tirtha as a permanentsource of water. To the north is Gautameshwar and tothe south is Rameshwar Mahadev. This tank is 600 x400 ft and is built by Shrimant Pandit Zashivale at a costof Rs. 50,000.00Indra Tirtha Indra Tirtha is to the east and nearKushavarta. This is known as Shakra-Kupa for Indrawiped off his curse given by sage Gautam for enjoyingAhilya, by a bath in this tirtha. This is built with cutstone in octagonal form by Vishnu Mahadeo Gadre at acost of Rs. 22000 in 1778. On the bank of the tirtha is abeautiful temple of Indreshwar Mahadev with an idol ofIndra seated on an Airavata elephant.Besides this there are Vishwanath tirtha, Nilambar tirthaor Moti-tank, Mukund tirtha, Prayag tirtha and Veni-Madhav and other Mahadev temples on the bank ofPrayag tirtha. Here is a matha of Nirvana Sampradaya(sect) Nilganga tirtha and nilsangameshwar Mahadevtemple are on the north bank of Godavari.Ahilya Sangam tirtha To force Gautam to give up hispenance, a friend of Ganga named Jatila took the formof Ahilya, Gautam’s wife. Gautam could make it out andcursed her to be transformed into a river. Then shebegged his pardon. Gautam granted her pardon and saidthat she will be freed of her curse on her joining withGodavari river. This is the Ahilya-Sangam tirtha whereGanga and Godavari join. There is a temple ofSangmeshwar Mahadev.

Sant Shreshth Shri Nivruttinath Maharaj SamadhiTempleThe elder brother and Guru of Dnyaneshwara tookSamadhi here . In his memory a temple is built. Devoteescome to visit this temple. There is a three days festival inthis temple in the monthof Pausha - sometime inJanuary.Sant Nivrutti NathSamadhi is located atTrimbakeshwar. SaintNivrutti Nath was theelder brother of greatsaint Gyandev. NivruttiNath was assumed to bethe Guru of Gyandev andNath sect started withNivrutti Nath.

Legendary stories tellthat after the Samadhi ofGyandev, Nivrutti Nath



went for a pilgrimage along with his sister and they werecaught in natural disasters like thunder storms. He losthis sister during this calamity. Nivrutti Nath attainedSamadhi at Trimbakeshwar.

The temple erected on the Samadhi of Nivrutti Nathattracts thousands of devotees. The temple is preservedwith all its cultural and traditional values and theaesthetic ambiance at this place makes it a famouspilgrim center.

Brahmagiri Mountainthe Brihmagiri Mountain 18 K.M. from the city of Nasikin the Nasik district. This is one of the parts of theSahayadri Vallies. The city of Trimbakeshwar is locatedin the bottom of this mountain. This is a beautifulnatural place with the cold weather as it is situated 3000ft. above from the sea. There are two different routes toget to here. From Nasik to Trimbakeshwar, it is only 18K.M. This route was built by the help of Shri Kashi NathDhate in A.D. 871.This is one of the parts of the Sahayadri Vallies. The cityof Trimbakeshwar is located in the bottom of thismountain. This is a beautiful natural place with the coldweather as it is situated 3000 ft. above from the sea.Original Ganges and Trimbak Tirtha are on Brahmagirimountain adjacent to Trimbakeshwar temple.Brahmagiri is considered as a huge form of Lord Shivaand hence the mountain climbing was considered as asin. However in 1908 Seth Lalchand JashodanandBhambhani of Karachi and Seth Ganeshdas built 500steps of stone at a cost of Rs. 40,000 then. This hasfacilitated easy access to Brahmagiri. Godavari is flowingin three directions on the mountain. The one flowingtowards east is called Godavari, one flowing towards thesouth is called Vaitarna and the one flowing towards thewest is called the west-flowing Ganga and meetsGodavari near Chakra Tirth. River Ahilya meetsGodavari in front of the Trimbakeshwar temple.Childless families worship at the Ahilya sangam and it isbelieved that they do get a child

The firstpeak ofSahyadri iscalledBrahmadri.The storyassociatedwith this is

that Shankar was pleased with Brahmadev and said “ Ishall be known by your name”. Hence it is called asBrahmagiri. The mountain is 1800 feet high . Its height



from sea level is 4248 feet. Five peaks of this mountainare called Sadyo-Jata, Vamdev, Aghora, Ishana and Tat-Purusha and are considered as five mouths of the LordShiva and they are worshippedBrahmagiri hill is the place where the famous RiverGodavari originates. The source is on the top of the hill.After its emergence from this spot, the river appears firsttime only half way on the hills. This place is known asGangadwar. The name Gangadwar (way or passage ofGanga) come from the legendary stories relating toBrahmagiri and Ganga.Brahmagiri, the hill (giri) of Lord Brahma, appear inmany mythological and legendary documents. Legendsays that the saint Gautam and his wife Ahalya residedon this hill. Saint Gautam worshiped Lord Shiva to bringGanga in this hill. This river is known as River Gautamiin the Brahmagiri hills.The undulated terrains of Brahmagiri are challengingspots for adventurous travels like nature walk andtrekking. There are many trekking trails nestled amongthe woody trees. The ranges are rich with naturalattractions and scenic spots.

One can reach this place by an ascent of about 750 stepsmade on concrete. There is a shrine dedicated to GoddessGanga. The river appears here as coming out from themouth of Nandi. Kolambika Devi temple and a group of108 shivalings are seen nearby. Gorakhnath cave is fewsteps down from Gangadwar.Gangadwar MountainGangadwar is half way to Brahmagiri mountain. There isa temple of Ganga, now known as Godavari River. Gangaappears first time here, after it vanishes from BrahmagiriMountain. Godavari comes to Gangadwar fromBrahmadri. There are 750 steps to Gangadwar. Thesewere built by Karamsi Ranamull of Village Maska. Thework was commenced on 1st of Chaitra in Samwat 1907and was completed on 5th of Chaitra Samwat 1918 bySeth Hansraj Karamsi. Gangadwar is one of the fivetirthas. There is an idol of Ganga and near her feet is astone of the shape of cow’s head through which Gangawater is flowing drop by drop.Nearby is Kolambika Devi, Varah tirtha further on is thecave of Gautam for practicing penance where there are108 Shivalingas. A little further on is Gorakh Gumpha, aplace where Gorakhnath practiced penance, the idol isworth seeing. After descending a few steps, Ganga flowsfrom the roots of Audumbar tree. This is known asRama-Laxman tirtha. Here Rama stopped for a few daysand did Shraddha ceremony in memory of Dasharatha.There is Rama temple and Gopalrao Ghanekar built it ata cost of Rs. 25000.00 in 1857. Ganga Sagar is a big tank



in the flow of river and is 300 x 400 ft. ShrimantRajebahadar built it about the year 1678. The GangaSagar water is distributed in the village nearby.

Gorakhnath GufaGorakhnath Gufa is a famous cave located at the halfwayascent in Brahmagiri hills. It is located few steps down toGangadwar. The cave is intriguing with many attractivecarvings. The gufa is on the premises of the Shrinededicated to Goddess Ganga in The Brahmagiri hills.It is believed that the noted Guru Gorakhnath hadundergone penance here in this cave. Devotees offerprayers at this Gufa to remove all the sins committedduring the earthly living. The beautiful serene ambiancein the region make it a pleasant spot for pilgrimage.

Ram Lakshman Tirtha Ram Lakshman Tirtha islocated just few steps down to Gorakh Gumpha. GorakhGumpha was the place where Guru Gorakhnathpracticed penance for removing the sin of killing a cow.At this location, River Ganga flows from the roots of abig Audumbar tree. This flow of Ganga in this hillyterrain of Brahmagiri hills is known as Rama-Laxmantirtha.Legends teach us that Lord Rama spent few days at thisTirtha to do the Shraddha (rituals for the salvation of thesouls) for his father Dasharatha. There is a Rama templeat this location. The temple is built by GopalraoGhanekar in 1857.

Nilparvat Mountain Neel Parbat (Peak) is located onthe eastern side of Brahmahgiri hills. This peak isamazing with undulated and unexplored regions. Thelush green trees, springs and tranquil atmosphere makesit a must see region in Trimbakeshwar. The eye catchingviews of the foothills from the Neel Parbat are reallypraise worthy. The cool ambiance of the hilly terrainsmakes it a perfect location for mountaineering, naturewalks and trekking. Neel parbat offers mild to mediumtrekking challenges for trekking enthusiasts.

Neel Parbathouses BilwaTirtha, oneof the fivetirthas inPanch TirthaYatra. Thistirtha islocated atthe north of



Neel Parbat. A temple known as Bilwakeshwar is locatedat this templeThis temple is on top of the Neel mountain. All goddesses('Matamba','Renuka','Mananmba') came here to see'Parashuram' when he was performing penance(tapas).After his penance he requested all goddesses tostay there and the temple was formed for thesegoddesses. There's a myth that God Dattatrya too wasborn here.

Shri Nilambika/Dattatreya TempleThis temple is on top of the Neel mountain. All goddesses('Matamba','Renuka','Mananmba') came here to see'Parashuram' when he was performing penance(tapas).After his penance he requested all goddesses tostay there and the temple was formed for thesegoddesses. There's a myth that God Dattatrya too wasborn here.

Shri Swami Samarth TempleSwami Samarth Ashram is located in the close vicinity ofTrimbakeshwar temple. The ashram is devoted to SwamiSamarth, a popular saint and spiritual leader livedduring 19th century in Maharashtra. This ancientAshram still preserves its traditional customs and rituals,

Swami Samarth Ashram is established in a scenic andnaturally imposing spot near Nasik in Maharashtra. TheAshram faces the eye pleasing Sahyadri hills andTrimbakeshwar temple. One can have entertaining viewsof Sahyadri ranges from the premises of Ashram. TheAshram is open to devotees all the days. Ashramperforms different Hindu religious rituals every day.

Shri Gajana Maharaj TempleGajanan Maharaj Ashram is located in Shegaon near toTrimbakeshwar. Gajanan Maharaj was a revered saintand considers him as Sai Baba of Shirdi. This place isknown for the Samadhi of Shri Gajanan Maharaj.Ashram ambiance is serene and suitable for meditationand relaxing in religious atmosphere.

The Ashram dedicated to the mystic and immaculatesaint carries out many social activities for the well beingof common people. The ashram extends its helping handto needy and deprived people. Thousands of devoteesvisit this ashram every year to pay their respects to thesaint. Thursday is believed to be the auspicious day tovisit this ashram.



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MISCELLANEOUSEvent calendarReligious festivals1. Sinhastha Kumbha Mela - Once in twelve years whenBruhaspati or Jupiter is in Sinha Rashi (zodiac sign Leo)2. Godavari day - In the month of Magha (February) -the first twelve days of bright moon.3. Nivrutti Natha festival - three days in Pausha -sometime in January.4. Rathayatra of Trimbakeshwar - On the full moon dayof the month Kartika , called Tripuri Paurnima-sometime in November5. Mahashivaratri - on the 13th day of Krishna paksha ofthe month Magha - some time in March.

Travel tipsThe place is known for its scenic beauty inrainy/monsoon season and is surrounded by lush greenhills untouched by pollution.

Monthwise temprature

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Useful Contacts1. Trimbakeshwar Temple Devasthan2. Trimbakeshwar Muncipal Corporation,TrimbakeshwarThe Municiple Corporation was established inTrimbakeshwar in 1866 A.D. The corporation is seruingand taking care of the devotees and tourists for 120years. The corporation has cleansed,beautified andextended the important roads for the comfort of thevisitors. The unforgettable establishment of thePhadanvees of the Holkars and the Peshawas are verymuch ornated and preserved.3. Government Hospital4. BSNL Telephone exchange office, Trimbakeshwar

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