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.