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Trimbakeshwar temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. Trimbakeshwar town is an ancient Hindu Pilgrim centre located at the source of the Godavari River.. The Godavari River, which is considered sacred within Hinduism, originates from Bramhagiri Mountains at Trimbakeshwar and meets the sea near Rajahmudry. The town of Trimbak is attractive with natural attractions. It is at the foothills of amazing Brahmagiri & Gangadwar mountains nestled among lusting green woody trees and picturesque environments. The serene atmosphere and the pleasant climate make the town of Trimbakeshwar a
a hot spot for nature loving tourists apart from Hindu
pilgrims.
Religious Significance of Trimbakeshwar in
Hinduism
The Hindu belief is that those who visit Trimbakeshwar get
salvation (Moksha). Trimbakeshwar is considered as the most sacred
town India. There are many reasons for this belief. Godavari
originates from the Brahmagiri hills in this town and it is
believed that it is the birth place of Lord Ganesha, known as place
of Tri-Sandhya Gayatri.
History
of Godavari River Lord Shiva
Brahmadev worshipped God Trivikram when he came to Satya Loka
(earth) with the same holy water of the Ganges, to get the river
Ganges held up by God Shankar on his head, to flow. River Ganges in
the form of a woman was enjoying with Lord Shiva, which was noted
by Parvati who is wife of Lord Shiva. She planned to drive Ganges
away from her husband. Parvati and her son Ganesh came to live in
Gautama's Ashram with Parvati's friend Jaya. There was a famine of
24 years and people were affected by the pangs of hunger. However,
Varun pleased with Sage Gautama arranged rains every day in
Gautama's Ashram (dwelling place) which was in Trimbakeshwar.
Gautama used to sow rice in the surrounding fields of his Ashram in
the morning, reap the crop in the afternoon and with it fed a large
group of Rishis, who took shelter in his Ashram on account of the
famine. The blessings of Rishis increased the merit (Punya) of
Gautama. Lord Indra's position became shaky because of his
increased merit. So Indra ordered clouds to rain all over
Trimbakeshwar, so that the famine will be over and Rishis will go
back and the increasing merits of Gautama will be damaged. Although
the famine was over, Gautama urged the Rishis to stay back and kept
on feeding them and gaining merit. Once he saw a cow grazing in the
paddy field and he drove her away by throwing Darbha (sharp,
pointed grass). Gautama requested Rishis to show a way out of this
sin. He was counsel to approach Lord Shiva and request him to
release Ganges and a bath in the Ganges would set him free of his
sins.
Gautama then practiced apology by going to the peak of Brahmagiri.
Lord Shankara was pleased by his worships and gave him the Ganges.
However, Ganges was not prepared to part with Lord Shiva, which
irritated him. He made Tandav Nrutya (dance) on the peak of
Brahmagiri and dashed his Jata there. Frightened by this action,
Ganges appeared on Brahmagiri. Later on Ganges appeared in the
Trimbak Tirtha at Trimbakeshwar. Gautama praised her but she off
and on appeared on the mountain at various places and disappeared
in anger. Gautama could not bathe in her waters. Ganges then
appeared in Gangadwar, Varaha-tirtha, Rama-Laxman tirtha, Ganga
Sagar tirtha. The Gautama surrounded the river with enchanted grass
and put a vow to her. The flow stopped there and the tirtha thus
came to be called Kushavarta. It is from this Kushavarta that the
river Godavari flows up to the sea. The sin of killing a cow by
Gautama was wiped off here.
Pujas Performed at TrimbakeshwarTrimbakeshwar is famous for lots of
religious rituals (vidhis). Narayan Nagbali, Kalsarpa Shanti,
Tripindi vidhi etc. are done at this holy place. Narayan Nagbali
puja is performed at Trimbakeshwar only. This puja is performed on
special dates (Muhurt) only. Some days in the year are not suitable
to perform this puja. People perfume several religious puja at
Trimbakeshwar to have a peaceful & happy life to them and their
family.
Trimbakeshwar
Temple ( Timing of Temple 5.30Am - 9 P.M
)
Trimbakeshwar Temple is one of the holiest and sacred place for
Hindu pilgrims and is revered as a one of the 12 Jyotirlingaas
shrines of Lord Shiva. The temple lies in the foothill of mountain
Bramhagiri which is the origin of river Ganga (called here by name
Godavari).
The most attractive part of this temple is presence of 3 linga's
each representing Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. All three resides in a
hallow space within the Shiva lingam.
This temple is built by Shri Nana Saheb Peshawa in 1755-1786 AD
.Its is built with black stone and the Shivlingam is said to be
emerged naturally. The temple is bordered with around 20-25 stone
feet wall in height.
Temple is just 10 min walk from the bus stand and thus no need for
auto's. Entrance gate will lead us to the queue which has logical
separation of around 6-7 lines. The queue to the main temple passes
through Nandi temple which is built in front of the Shiva temple,
Nandi facing Shivlingam (as we know Shiva temple always has Nandi
Idol where Nandi always faces Shiva lingam .Nandi Idol is sitting
on a platform which is a foot or two in height and is carved out of
white marble. Crossing this Nandi temple we step in to the Shiva
temple .Then we enter a big hall whose roof is in dome shape from
inside. The sanctum is not big and houses the main Shivlingam and
three lings residing in hollow structure.
Outside the temple just in-front of entrance gate, one can see few
cows self feeding the grass.
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