Trimbak
त्र्यंबकेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग मंदिर
भगवान त्र्यंबकेश्वर · Trimbak, Maharashtra
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About the temple
One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and source of River Godavari Moksha, Sin cleansing, Pitru Dosh Nivaran
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:30 – 21:00
- Established
- 1755
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (05:30 AM)
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
भगवान त्र्यंबकेश्वर
- Deity form
- Three-faced Linga representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh
- Religious tradition
- Vedic Hindu
- Sanskrit name
- त्र्यम्बकेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग
- Also known as
- Trimbak, Tryambakeshwar
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 05:30 AM - 09:00 PM
- Break timings
- N/A (Darshan continues)
- Special days
- Extended on Mahashivratri
- Festival timings
- 24-hour opening on Mahashivratri
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 05:30
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 19:00
- Night aarti
- 20:30
- Special aarti days
- Mondays, Mahashivratri
- Ritual schedule
- Rudrabhishek, Narayan Nagbali
- Pooja timings
- 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Abhishek timings
- 06:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Special poojas
- Narayan Nagbali, Kalsarpa Shanti
- Online pooja booking
- Yes
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Maratha Empire (Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao)
- Architect / builder
- Nana Saheb Peshwa
- Construction materials
- Black Basalt Stone
- Historical events
- Reconstructed in the 18th century
- Renovations
- Multiple minor renovations by Trust
- Archaeological importance
- Protected Monument
- Legends
- Sage Gautama and River Godavari
- Inscriptions
- Various Maratha-era inscriptions
- Government recognition
- State Endowment
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- 18th Century
- Structure
- Complex
- Floors
- 1
- Gopuram
- Carved stone spire (Shikhara)
- Mandapa
- Large pillared hall
- Sculptural features
- Intricate carvings of deities and floral patterns
- Artistic elements
- Stone sculptures and gold-plated Kalash
- Construction technique
- Interlocking stone technique
- Unique features
- The Linga is a cavity with three small thumbs representing the Trinity
Festivals & events
MahashivratriTripuri Purnima
- Festival calendar
- Lunar based
- Special celebration days
- Shravan Mondays
- Cultural events
- Bhajan/Kirtan
- Annual events
- Rath Yatra
- Peak crowd season
- Monsoon and Winter
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- ✓ Annadanam
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning (05:30 AM)
- Parking capacity
- 200+ vehicles
- Parking fees
- Minimal
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash/Online/UPI
- Prasadam
- Ladoo, Sheera
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