Trimbakeshwar Temple
त्र्यम्बकेश्वर मन्दिर
Shiva (Trimbakeshwar) temple · Trimbak, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Photo: Niraj Suryawanshi · CC BY-SA 3.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Trimbakeshwar Temple is a Shiva temple in the town of Trimbak in Nashik district, Maharashtra, and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It stands at the foot of Brahmagiri hill, the source of the Godavari river, about 28 km from Nashik city.
The temple is managed by the Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust. Its best-known feature is the linga in the sanctum, which the trust describes as having three faces standing for Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Faith & Tradition
Religious Significance of Trimbakeshwar Temple
The Nashik district administration, the temple trust and the Ministry of Tourism's Incredible India portal all list Trimbakeshwar among the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva, which makes it a major pilgrimage centre.
According to tradition, the sage Gautama performed penance on Brahmagiri to please Shiva, and Shiva answered by giving the region the Godavari, which devotees call the Ganga of the south. Pilgrims bathe in the Kushavarta Kund near the temple as part of their visit.
Trimbak is also linked to Saint Nivruttinath, elder brother of Saint Dnyaneshwar. The district administration and the trust record that he took samadhi here at the age of 24, and an annual yatra is held in his memory. The district administration also notes that Hindu genealogy registers are kept by priests at Trimbakeshwar.
Heritage
History of Trimbakeshwar Temple
The present temple was built by the third Peshwa, Balaji Bajirao, between 1740 and 1760 on the site of an older temple, according to both the Nashik district administration and the temple trust. The trust gives Mahashivaratri, 16 February 1756, as the date the temple was opened.
The temple trust was registered as a public trust in 1954, and its current system of a board of trustees was set up in 1995, the trust states.
Nashik is one of the four places in India where the Kumbh Mela is held, once every twelve years, as the district administration notes.
Architecture and sacred features
The Incredible India portal describes the temple as a blend of Hemadpanthi and Dravidian styles, with carved stone surfaces and sculpture showing scenes from sacred stories. The trust notes that the temple has gateways on all four sides.
Plan Your Visit
Darshan and Visitor Information
As listed by the Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust (checked October 2026), the temple is open for darshan from early morning until late evening; the trust also offers donation darshan passes and puja bookings online. Confirm current arrangements with the Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust before travelling.
The trust runs a pilgrim lodge, Shivprasad Bhakta Niwas, according to the Nashik district administration.
Timings and arrangements change with seasons and festivals. Confirm current details with Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust (official website) before travelling. Last reviewed 5 October 2026.
Sacred Calendar
Festivals at Trimbakeshwar Temple
Mahashivaratri
The trust holds a palanquin procession and night-long kirtan; the present temple itself was opened on Mahashivaratri in 1756.
Kartik festival
The trust places a golden mask on the linga and takes out the chariot procession of Trimbakraja, followed by kirtan and evening lamp lighting.
Monday palanquin procession
The trust records a palanquin procession on Mondays that goes to the Kushavarta Tirtha.
Saint Nivruttinath yatra
Devotees gather at Trimbak each year to commemorate Saint Nivruttinath, who took samadhi here, according to the Nashik district administration.
Kumbh Mela (Nashik)
Nashik is one of the four Kumbh Mela sites, and the Nashik-Trimbak area draws large crowds of pilgrims when it is held.
Location
How to Reach Trimbakeshwar Temple
The Nashik district administration lists Ojhar (Nashik) airport as about 24 km away and Nashik Road railway station as about 40 km away. Incredible India also names Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport as an option for travellers from farther away.
By road, Trimbak is about 30 km from Nashik and is served by state transport buses, according to the district administration.
Location: Trimbak, Nashik, Maharashtra, India
Nearest airport: Nashik (Ojhar) Airport, about 24 km
Nearest railway station: Nashik Road, about 40 km
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Questions
Trimbakeshwar Temple: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Trimbakeshwar a Jyotirlinga?
Yes. The Nashik district administration, the temple trust and the Incredible India portal all list Trimbakeshwar among the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva.
What is special about the linga at Trimbakeshwar?
The temple trust describes the linga as having three faces, standing for Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva together.
Who built the present Trimbakeshwar Temple?
The third Peshwa, Balaji Bajirao, built it between 1740 and 1760 on the site of an older temple, according to the district administration and the trust.
How is Trimbakeshwar connected to the Godavari?
The Godavari rises on Brahmagiri hill above Trimbak. According to tradition, Shiva gave the river to the region in response to the penance of the sage Gautama.
How far is Trimbakeshwar from Nashik?
The district administration puts the temple about 28 km from Nashik city, or about 30 km by road.
What is the nearest railway station to Trimbakeshwar?
Nashik Road railway station, about 40 km away according to the Nashik district administration.
Who manages Trimbakeshwar Temple?
The Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust, registered as a public trust in 1954.
Sources and attribution
- © OpenStreetMap contributors — location data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)
- Wikidata Q2426825 — structured data (CC0)
- Wikipedia — Trimbakeshwar Temple — text facts from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0
- District Administration Nashik, Government of Maharashtra — Trimbakeshwar Temple
- District Administration Nashik, Government of Maharashtra — History of Nashik
- Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust — Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust (home)
- Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust — History
- Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust — Festivals
- Incredible India, Ministry of Tourism, Government of India — Trimbakeshwar Temple
Further reading: Trimbakeshwar Temple on Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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