Trimbak, Maharashtra
Bhagwan Shiv
By Bhavjot Bhasin
Trimbakeshwar Temple, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, is a sacred Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva in Trimbak, Maharashtra.
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Built between 1740-1760 by Peshwa Balaji Bajirao, the temple has undergone various renovations to preserve its spiritual sanctity.
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Legend states that the original temple was consecrated by Sage Vishwamitra, establishing Trimbakeshwar as a divine abode of Bhagwan Shiv ji.
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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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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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The Kushavarta Kund, said to be the source of the Godavari River, holds immense spiritual significance for rituals and soul purification.
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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’s spiritual legacy and its rich history as a Jyotirlinga make it a must-visit pilgrimage site for devotees.
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