Shri Trimbakeshwar Temple, located in the town of Trimbak in Maharashtra, is a highly revered Hindu shrine and one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The temple's most unique feature is its lingam, which has three small faces (mukhas) embodying the holy trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva). Situated at the foothills of the Brahmagiri mountain, it marks the origin of the sacred Godavari River, which emerges from the nearby Kushavarta Kund. The current temple structure, built of black stone in the 18th century by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao, is an architectural marvel. It is also one of the four sites of the Sinhastha Kumbh Mela.
Darshan & Daily Rituals
Mangal Aarti.
General darshan is open. Special poojas are performed between 7 AM and 9 AM.
Madhyanha Pooja (midday offering).
Darshan continues.
Temple closed for Bhog.
Evening darshan. Golden crown (Swarna Mukut) is placed on the lingam at 5:30 PM.
Shej Aarti (night prayer). Temple closes for the public after this.
General Darshan
Free darshan for all devotees from outside the main sanctum (garbhagriha).
VIP Darshan Pass
A paid pass for a separate, faster-moving queue to reduce waiting time for darshan from outside the sanctum.
Ganga (Godavari)
The sacred river originating from the temple's vicinity
Mahashivratri
The most important festival, celebrating the divine night of Lord Shiva with special poojas, night-long vigils, and a large fair.
Sinhastha Kumbh Mela
A mass Hindu pilgrimage held every 12 years, where millions gather to bathe in the sacred Godavari river at Trimbak and Nashik.