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Imagine a temple where the divine takes three forms—pretty fascinating, right? Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, the 10th Jyotirlinga, has a three-faced linga in Trimbak village. It is situated between the Bragmagiri, Nilagiri and Kalagiri hills from where the Godavari river flows. So, let’s learn more about Trimbakeshwar Temple, its rich history, mythology, and divine architecture.
Trimbakeshwar Temple in Maharashtra, also known as Tryambakeshwar and Trambakeshwar, was constructed by the Third Peshwa Balaji Bajirao (1740-1760) and has a three-eyed Lord from where the name of the temple emerged. This Hindu temple has three lingas representing the Trimurti- Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Moreover, Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple linga has three small thumb-sized lingas that are hollow and below the ground level. Also, the Lingam has gradually eroded due to the daily Abhishekam, where water keeps flowing. Overall, the temple is covered with lush green forests and mountains, making it a perfect place for practising spirituality.
Trimbakeshwar Temple holds deep spiritual, cultural and astrological significance, enhancing its importance in Hinduism. Come with us to read some fascinating aspects that can convince you to visit this sacred place.
Talking about the cultural significance of Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, this jyotirlinga is a holy pilgrimage site for devotees seeking moksha. It is a place to experience deep spiritual enlightenment and wash away all sins by dipping in the Kushavarta Kund. Apart from Shiva, you also seek the blessings of divine Trimurti, bringing immense spiritual benefits.
Moreover, among the four holy sites where Kumbh Mela is celebrated every 12 years, Trimbakeshwar Temple Nashik is one of them. Naming it Nashik-Trimbak Kumbha Mela, devotees worldwide gather to bathe in the Godavari river, which originated from the Brahmagiri hills in Trimbakeshwar.
As per the ancient understanding of astrology, each zodaic sign is associated with the 12 jyotirlingas in India. For the Pisces sign, the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is highly auspicious. Although Jupiter is the ruling planet of Pisces, Venus is exalted in this sign, enhancing harmony and spirituality.
Therefore, this aligns with Pisces's compassionate and spiritual traits, making Trimbakeshwar an ideal pilgrimage site for Pisces. Moreover, devotees can perform the Kaalsarp Puja to create a balance between Rahu and Ketu. Pitra Dosha Puja is also performed for three days to seek ancestral blessings and remove life obstacles.
According to Hindu Mythology, a few stories are associated with the history of the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Sage Gautam’s Tapasya and how the water of Ganga merged with Godavari. So, let’s explore some!
A Sage named Rishi Gautama lived with his wife Ahalya in an Ashram in a village named Kovvur. He used to feed the needy and all the other Rishis who stayed in his Ashram. Once, the drought hit hard in the areas, and he prayed to Lord Varuna (God of water). Pleased by Gautama’s devoutness, Lord Varuna continuously showered the Trimbak village with Akshaya Jal for a few days.
Meanwhile, he became very popular because of his good deeds that made other sages jealous. The other ascetics wished Lord Ganesha to send a cow who could spoil the cultivation of crops. While Gautama was in a deep meditation, the cow entered the Ashram and spoiled all the rice crops. However, Sage Gautam, out of respect, offered darbha grass, but to his surprise, the cow died.
The story continues as to how Sage Gautama performed the Tapasy in the Brahmagiri Hills to seek forgiveness from Lord Shiva and cleanse his sins. So, Rishi Muni Gautama performed a penance (Tapasya) in the Brahmagiri Hills, praying to Lord Shiva to release the river Ganga down to Trimbakeshwar to cleanse his sins and purity his ashram.
After a long Tapasya, Lord Shiva, immensely moved by his devotion, allows the Ganga to come down onto the Brahmagiri Hills. He opened his Jatadhara (matted hair) on the Brahmagiri Mountains and let the Ganga flow smoothly onto the Earth.
Therefore, the Godavari River, originating from the Brahmagiri Hills, carries the sacred essence of the Ganga, which is named the river “ Ganga of the South” or the “Dakshin Ganga”.
Kushvarta Kund holds a deep spiritual significance in Hinduism as a source and the origin of the second-longest river, Godavari. Located in Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, Kushawrat Kund is a sacred water tank surrounded by four holy temples.
In the southeast, it has Kedareshwar Mahadev; southwest is Sakshi Vinayak; northwest is Kusheshwar Mahadev; and in the northeast is the Godavari Temple.
After Sage Gautam took a dip in this kund to purify his sins of killing a cow, it is strongly believed that devotees who visit this kund and bathe can cleanse their souls and purify their minds by washing away negativity and get free from all the past sins.
Built-in the 18th century by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao, the Trimbakeshwar Shiva temple follows the Nagara style with beautiful intricate designs and sculptures. So, let’s see some of the architectural designs that make this jyotirlinga unique.
Trimbakeshwar Temple Nashik is constructed in the Nagara style with a spire-like structure, creating a mountain peak at the top. This architectural style is mainly found in temples of Northern India, which have multiple layers of carvings and mini towers.
The most unique architectural feature of Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is that the overall temple is made using a pure basalt black stone following the Hemadpanti style. This gives a majestic look to the temple, which is covered with mountains and greenery.
Matching the overall design of the temple, the Mahadwara is a big entrance gate with four other entrances built in four directions (East, West, North and South). The tall, wide gate welcomes visitors and reflects the temple's architectural beauty.
If you go to the Trimbakeshwar Temple inside, you’ll see a Garbagriha, where the jyotirlinga is placed. A wide mirror is also placed near the main deity to reflect the three-faced lingam as it’s hollow and below the ground level, representing the Trimurti.
After you’re done worshipping, you should not miss looking around the walls of the temples, which reflect the rich historical stories. The walls and pillars are crafted with the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata and the sculptures of other Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
The golden crown adorned to the linga in Trimbakeshwar is believed to be from the age of Pandavas. It is covered with a Gold Mask, which portrays Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. Also, the crown is decorated with precious stones, diamonds, and emeralds displayed for visitors every Monday from 4-5 PM.
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