Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra

Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra

Trimbakeshwar or Tryambakeshwar or Trambakeshwar is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingaas.

It is located at the source of the Godavari River, the longest river in peninsular India.

The Nagara style of architecture is what typifies this temple made of black stone. It is enclosed in a spacious courtyard and the sanctum (internally a square and externally a stellar structure) houses a small Shivalingam - Tryambaka.

 The sanctum is crowned with a graceful tower ,a giant amalaka and a golden kalasha. In front of the garbagriha and the antarala is a mandap with doors on all four sides. Three out of the four doorways are covered with porches, and the openings of these porches are ornamented with pillars and arches. The roof of the mandapam is formed by curvilinear slabs rising in steps. The entire structure is ornamented with sculptural work featuring running scrolls, floral designs, figures of gods, yakshas, humans and animals.

How to reach Trimbakeshwar

Trimbakeshwar By Air

Nearest airport from Trimbakeshwar is at Mumbai, which is about 200 km away from the holy city. Taxi services are available from airport to Trimbakeshwar. 

Trimbakeshwar By Bus

Trimbakeshwar is connected by bs services run by Maharashtra road Transport Corporation. There are many private luxury buses available from Mumbai to Nasik.

Trimbakeshwar By Train

Nearest railhead is at Nasik. It is one the major railway stations connected to all manor cities in India. One can get enough convenient trains from Nasik to other cities.

Thawe Temple in Gopalganj :: Maa Thawewali

Thawe Temple : Maa Thawewali

Thawe Temple in Gopalganj, Bihar, is a very famous pilgrimage and much revered sacred place of Maa Thawe wali.

The Temple of "Maa Thawewali" is situated in “Thawe”, in Gopalganj District in the State of Bihar, INDIA. This is only 6 K.M. from Gopalganj town on the Gopalganj-Siwan National Highway.

here are several ways to reach Maa’s Temple

By Rail

There is a very good railway network that connects “Thawe” to the different parts of the state and other cities of our country. The nearest railway junction Siwan is directly connected to the four metro cities Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata & Chennai. This is also well connected to other city of our country. Gorakhpur and Patna the major rail heads are also directly connected to “Thawe” via Siwan & Chapra. From National Capital New Delhi, many Express & Super fast Trains are available to reach Patna and Siwan via Lucknow-Mughalsarai and Kanpur-Varanasi, Lucknow-Gorakhpur respectively. Thawe also having railway junction. After arrival at Patna or Siwan one can reach Maa’s Temple very easily by train or Bus. Also Taxi service is available from Patna, Siwan, Gopalganj, Chapra & Gorakhpur through out the day.

By Road

There is a good road network in the state that connects different places within state along with other parts of the country. Many National Highways pass through the state. Regular Bus and Taxi services are available from major cities of Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh (Gorakhpur, Lucknow, Varanasi etc.) through out the day.

By Air

Patna the Capital City of Bihar, is well connected to different cities of the country through regular flights. From Patna very good Rail and Road transport facility is available to reach the Maa’s Temple.http://gayatobodhgaya.com/

Barabar Sidhnath Temple (Lord Shiva)

Barabar SidhnathTemple is situated in the hilly area of Makhdumpur in Jehanabad District(Bihar) at a distance of 35 kms from Gaya and 75 kms from Patna. Gayais situated on the PhalguRiver. You can easily see river from top of the mountain.

The palace is famous for its ancient Seven Rock cut Buddhist Caves. They were built for the Ajivika sect by Asoka.

It believes that it has connection with Mahabharata,The great warrior of Mahabharata war, Ashwathama is said to be wandering even today in the valleys of Barabar. He had become mortal with the grace at Lord Sidhnath i.e. Lord Shiva, whose temple exists on the top of the highest mountain of Barabar hills.

The place is accessible by Air, Road and Rail as well. The nearest airport is Gaya and Patna.