Trimbakeshwar Temple

Trimbak, Maharashtra

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Bhagwan Shiv

By Bhavjot Bhasin

Trimbakeshwar Temple

Trimbakeshwar Temple is recognized as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It is located in Trimbak, Maharashtra. 

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Trimbakeshwar Temple

Constructed between 1740 and 1760 under the patronage of Peshwa Balaji Bajirao, the temple has experienced numerous renovations aimed at maintaining its spiritual integrity. 

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Trimbakeshwar Temple

The legend holds that Sage Vishwamitra consecrated the original temple, thereby designating Trimbakeshwar as a sacred residence of Bhagwan Shiv ji.

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Trimbakeshwar Temple

Bhagwan Shiv released the Ganga River here to purify Sage Gautama’s ashram, creating the holy Kushavarta Kund near the temple.

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Trimbakeshwar Temple

The temple’s three-faced Jyotirlinga uniquely represents the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiv, a rare feature in any temple.

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Trimbakeshwar Temple

The Kushavarta Kund, regarded as the origin of the Godavari River, possesses great spiritual importance for various rituals and the purification of the soul.

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Trimbakeshwar Temple

Festivals like Maha Shivratri and Kumbh Mela draw countless pilgrims to this sacred site, making it a major religious destination.

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Trimbakeshwar Temple

Trimbakeshwar Temple’s spiritual legacy and its rich history as a Jyotirlinga make it a must-visit pilgrimage site for devotees.

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