Last Updated on March 5, 2024 by admin
Are you on a trip to cover all the Jyotirlinga in India? Are you visiting Trimbakeshwar temple and want to know how to go about it? I have the perfect Trimbakeshwar temple visit guide from my personal experience.
Popular as one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India, Trimbakeshwar temple has its ardent devotees which pay a visit every few years. The temple is visited by devotees who want to complete their ‘Jyotirlinga yatra’, meaning paying a visit to all 12 temples which are spread across India. I happened to pay my respects to Lord Mahadev during my Nashik trip.
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What are Jyotirlinga and its significance?
A Jyotirlinga refers to a divine representation of Lord Shiva. It is said that originally there were 64 jyotirlingas, but now only 12 of these are considered most auspicious and holy. Each of the 12 Jyotirlinga is believed to be a different manifestation of Shiva and is considered to be the holiest of all shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva.
According to the beliefs of Hindu mythology, it is believed that whosoever visits all of these 12 holy Jyotirlingas, will be released from the cycle of life and death. Maharashtra has the highest number of Jyotirlinga and can be easily covered. Maharashtra Jyotirlinga tour is possible to complete within 5 days.
A list of 12 Jyotirlinga is:
- Somnath Jyotirlinga in Gir, Gujarat
- Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
- Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deoghar, Jharkhand
- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra
- Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga in Dwarka, Gujarat
- Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga in Nasik, Maharashtra
- Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
- Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Trimbakeshwar Temple location
Trimbakeshwar Temple is located around 30 km from the city of Nashik, Maharashtra on the banks of River Godavari and on the foothills of Brahmagiri Mountains. Popularly known as Trimbak, Trimbakeshwar temple visit is looked forward to by a lot of people from Pune and Mumbai and rest of India.
About Trimbakeshwar Temple Visit
Built in the 17th Century by Sri Nana Saheb Peshwa, Trimbakeshwar Temple is built of black stone. The architecture features Nagara style which has a spacious courtyard, a square structure which features an internal sanctum which has presiding deity – Lord Shiva.
The entire structure is ornamented with intricate sculpture in stonework which features flowers, figures of gods, humans and animals. The sanctum is crowned with a tower, embellished with a giant Amalaka and a golden kalash. The Shiva linga is present in the floor depression of the sanctum. Water constantly oozes out from the top of the Shiva linga. The Shiva Linga is adorned with a crown studded with precious stones (emeralds and diamonds), which is said to be from the age of Pandavas.
The crown is displayed every Monday between 4 pm – 5 pm.
Note: Women are not allowed to enter the sanctum sanctorum. Only men can enter along with a priest of the temple for performing a ritual called Rudra Abhishek.
Trimbakeshwar Temple Visit Guide: My experience
I had had a long previous day so in spite of a lot of people telling me to go early, I did not. I checked out of my staycation at Holiday Inn Express at 10 am and reached Trimbakeshwar around 11 am. The February sun was high but still pleasant. From the car parking me and my friend walked towards the gate of the temple.
We came across gate 2 and were clueless about what to expect. There were a lot of boards about VIP darshan, shoe keeping fees and a lot of flower and puja material vendors dotting the gate. There were security guards standing there and I inquired for guidance. They informed me that there are 2 ways to pay respects to the lord – Free darshan or VIP darshan. Free darshan has a huge queue and would easily take 4-5 hours to reach the sanctum (of course, it was a Sunday!) and VIP darshan would take around 1-1.5 hours if we decided to give a small donation (Rs. 200).
Free darshan at Trimbakeshwar Temple is from gate no. 1 and VIP darshan after buying tickets is from gate 2. After a quick discussion, we decided to go for the VIP darshan because we did not want to lose half a day standing in the sun.
After paying donation and receiving a receipt for it, we kept our shoes in the dedicated shoe stand (paid service) and were directed to enter the temple premises. We reached a looped metal structure where the VIP darshan line had to queue up. It had a sunshade, ceiling fans and people were waiting patiently.
We moved from one loop to the next every few minutes. We could finally see the Trimbakeshwar Temple structure from a distance in the last loop. The sun was directly over our heads and all I did was to stare at the beautiful black structure in front of me.
We were finally allowed to go inside the sanctum. A dedicated queue was maintained here and security priests directed where to stand, when to pray and when to move forward. One of them shouted ‘No mobile phone inside’. A quick glance at the Shiva Linga, I folded my hands and paid my respects. And within seconds I was out of the sanctum on the other side.
As I came out, I photographed the beautiful structure and ended my visit to this beautiful temple. I also paid a quick visit to Kushavarta, a sacred pond in the temple premises which is the source of the Godavari River, the longest river in peninsular India.
Festivals and Celebrations at the Temple
While Kumbh Mela is the most devoted festival which is attended by people all over India, there are many other festivals which take place and are of importance. Kumbh Mela is held once every 12 years, which is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. Millions of pilgrims from far wide gather here to take a dip in the River Godavari.
Other festivals celebrated here include Mahashivaratri, Tripuri Purnima and Rath Poornima.
Are mobile phones/photography allowed in Trimbakeshwar Temple?
Yes! Mobile phones are allowed in Trimbakeshwar Temple. But you have to keep it switched off/away while going to the sanctum. Visitors are allowed to take photographs of the temple structure. Even small purses or bags are allowed. No food items or water bottles allowed inside.
Trimbakeshwar temple visit timings
The Trimbakeshwar temple opens its gate to the devotees at 5:30 am and closes at 9 pm.
Best Time To Visit Trimbakeshwar temple
Early morning is the best time to visit the temple. Month wise the best time to visit Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Nashik is October to March as the weather is pleasant and it is bearable to stand in the sun. but keep in mind that this is a high tourist season. If you want to beat the crowds, visit in monsoon.
How to reach Trimbakeshwar Temple
Trimbakeshwar is located near Nashik so the best way to travel from Nashik to Trimbakeshwar is by road, and the time taken to reach is about 45-60 minutes.
By Train
There is no train station in Trimbakeshwar. The nearest railway station is Nashik Railway Station, which is about 41 km away. You can reach Nashik railway station from Mumbai or any other city in India. One can hire a taxi or take a public bus to reach Trimbakeshwar.
By Air
There is no airport in Trimbakeshwar. The nearest airport is Nashik Gandhinagar Airport, which is 30 km away. From Nashik Airport, you can reach Trimbakeshwar by hiring a taxi or auto-rickshaw.
By Road
Trimbakeshwar is well connected by road. You can reach Trimbakeshwar easily by public or luxury buses or taxis.
Accommodation in Trimbakeshwar
While there are many options to stay in Trimbakeshwar from guesthouses to luxury hotels, visitors have to pass through Nashik. According to me, Nashik has more accommodation options than Trimbak. My suggestions for the same are:
Luxury: Express Inn, Grape county eco resort
Mid- range: Holiday Inn Express, Grand rio
Homestay: Utopia farm stay, Vihang farm stay
Sustainable travel tips:
- Being an ancient pilgrimage site which sees heavy footfall every day, respect the structures by not sitting on them.
- Do not enter places which are closed off, and always follow the directions given by the temple security.
- Keep your mobile phone away while entering the temple sanctum.
- Throw your garbage in the dustbins located at the entrance of each temple.
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4 comments
What a beautiful temple and an interesting look into Jyotirlinga (is it Jyotirlingas for plural?) and their significance.
This looks like a beautiful temple to visit, thanks for all of the helpful tips! I would love to go here some day.
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