Shri Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Trimbak
A Jyotirlinga of Shiva at the foot of the Brahmagiri hill, about 28 km from Nashik, near the source of the Godavari, run by the Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust. The trust publishes darshan from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM. The linga here is unusual: it is three-faced, embodying Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. For a faster entry the trust sells a Rs. 200 donation darshan pass, valid for the booked date only and checked against your ID at the gate.
Photo: K.Venkataramana, CC0, cropped and resized
Trimbakeshwar timings in short
One long darshan window from 05:30 to 21:00, with three pujas inside it and a paid pass for a quicker queue.
History of Trimbakeshwar Temple
The present temple was built by the third Peshwa, Balaji Bajirao (1740–1760), on the site of an older one. The trust records its opening on Friday, 16 February 1756, the day of Maha Shivaratri, to the sound of shehnai, drums, trumpets and horns. Wikipedia describes it in black stone in the Hemadpanti style, set between the Brahmagiri, Nilagiri and Kalagiri hills.
The Brahmagiri fort above the town was taken by the Marathas from the Nizam in 1742 and passed to the British in 1818. The temple's management was registered as a public trust in 1954, and since 1995 a board of trustees has run it, chaired by a judge appointed by the District Judge. Wikipedia notes that the Nassak Diamond once adorned the linga.
- Linga
- Three-faced: Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva
- Built
- 1740s–1756, Peshwa Balaji Bajirao
- Opened
- Maha Shivaratri, 16 February 1756
- River
- At the source of the Godavari
- Darshan
- 05:30 to 21:00
- Pass
- Rs. 200 donation darshan
Why Trimbakeshwar matters to Hindus
Trimbakeshwar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, and the trust stresses what makes it distinct: the linga has three faces, embodying Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. The town lies at the source of the Godavari, the longest river in peninsular India, and the Kushavarta kund is held to be its origin.
Sant Nivruttinath, elder brother and guru of Sant Dnyaneshwar, took samadhi here, and the trust notes that lakhs of Varkaris gather on his punyatithi. The temple is also known for rituals such as Narayan Nagbali and Kalsarpa Shanti, and for the Simhastha Kumbh Mela.
More facts about Trimbakeshwar
- Deity
- Shiva, as a three-faced linga embodying Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva
- Status
- One of the twelve Jyotirlingas
- Where
- Trimbak, Nashik district, Maharashtra, about 28 km from Nashik
- Built
- By Peshwa Balaji Bajirao (1740–1760), on the site of an old temple
- Administered by
- Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust, registered 1954
- Style
- Black stone, Hemadpanti style
- Also known as
- Trimbakeshwar Temple, Tryambakeshwar, Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Trimbakeshwar Mandir, Tryambakeshwar Shiva Temple
Entry rules at Trimbakeshwar
The trust's published rules are those that govern its donation darshan pass.
Pass price
Rs. 200 per person; up to four people can be added to one booking.
Exemptions
Individuals under 10 and Divyangjan are exempt from the charge; Divyangjan must carry UDID proof or a valid certificate.
ID
Carry ID proof and the donation darshan QR pass; the entry gate manager checks both.
Validity
Valid only for the booked date, with last entry at 21:00; non-transferable.
Time slot
The booking slot is for the pass only and does not include a darshan time slot.
How to reach Trimbakeshwar Temple
By train
Nashik Road is the nearest railway station, about 39 km by road.
By road
Trimbakeshwar is about 28 km from Nashik, at the foot of the Brahmagiri hill.
Best time to visit Trimbakeshwar
The trust's festival calendar runs all year, with the largest crowds on Maha Shivaratri, when a palanquin procession of Trimbakraja goes through the town, in the month of Shravan, and at Kartik Purnima, when the chariot of Trimbakraja is taken out. The trust says timings might change on festival days, so an ordinary weekday is simplest for a first visit.
Within the day, darshan runs from 05:30 to 21:00. Mondays bring a palanquin procession to Kushavarta Tirtha, and Wikipedia states the jewelled crown is shown on Monday afternoons.
Tips before you go
- Book the Rs. 200 donation darshan pass on the trust's own site if you want a faster entry.
- Download the QR pass and carry the ID you booked with.
- Do not rely on the pass for a time slot; it is valid for the whole date until 21:00.
- Visit on a Monday afternoon to see the jewelled crown, according to Wikipedia.
- Visit the Kushavarta kund, held to be the source of the Godavari.
Not verified yet 5 items no official source publishes
- The time of the evening Vishnu puja, which the trust's page misprints.
- A dress code, including any rule for entering the sanctum.
- Whether phones and cameras are allowed inside.
- The times at which the jewelled crown is shown on Mondays.
- Festival timings for Maha Shivaratri and Shravan Mondays.
Know one of these from an official notice? Send it to us and the page is updated with a new date.
Questions about visiting
Answered from what the temple publishes, with the gaps left as gaps.
What are the Trimbakeshwar Temple timings?
The trust states the temple is open for darshan from 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM. Its daily programme lists the morning puja from 7:00 AM to 8:30 AM and the mid-day puja from 10:45 AM to 12:30 PM.
How much is the Trimbakeshwar darshan pass?
The donation darshan pass is Rs. 200 per person, booked on the trust's website. Children under 10 and Divyangjan with UDID proof are exempt from the charge.
What do I need to carry for the darshan pass?
ID proof and the donation darshan QR pass, downloaded from the Transaction History page. The entry gate manager checks both.
Does the pass give me a time slot?
No. The trust states the booking slot is only for booking the pass and does not include a darshan time slot. The pass is valid for its date, with last entry at 9:00 PM.
Why is the Trimbakeshwar linga special?
The trust states it is three-faced, embodying Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, which sets it apart from the other Jyotirlingas.
Who built Trimbakeshwar Temple?
The present temple was built by the third Peshwa, Balaji Bajirao (1740–1760), on the site of an old temple. The trust records its grand opening on Maha Shivaratri, 16 February 1756.
Is Trimbakeshwar the source of the Godavari?
The town lies at the source of the Godavari, which flows from the Brahmagiri hill, and the Kushavarta kund is held to be the river's origin.
What pujas are done at Trimbakeshwar?
Besides Rudrabhishek and Laghurudra, which the trust books online, Wikipedia names Narayan Nagbali, Kalsarpa Shanti and Tripindi Vidhi as rituals performed here.
How far is Trimbakeshwar from Nashik?
About 28 km, according to the trust. Nashik Road is the nearest railway station, about 39 km by road.
Is there a dress code at Trimbakeshwar?
None is published on the trust's pages read here. Dress modestly and expect to remove footwear.
Does the Kumbh Mela happen at Trimbakeshwar?
Yes. The Simhastha Kumbh Mela is held periodically at Trimbakeshwar and Nashik, according to Wikipedia.
Can I rely on these timings on the day?
They are the trust's standing hours, which it says might change on festival days. Check the trust's site before a long journey.
Need the timings in full?
The timings page carries the whole published schedule, block by block, and what to check before you travel.