Trambakeshwar, which is 28 km. (18 miles) from Nashik. It is a religious center having one of the twelve JYOTIRLINGA of the world. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is that it has three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu & LordMahesh(Shiva). All other jyotirlingas have Shiva as the main deity. The temple is known for its appealing architecture and sculpture and is at the foothills of a mountain called Brahmagiri. Godavari River originates on Bramhagiri mountain and meets to the sea near Raj Mahendri, AP.

 

About Trambakeshwar

The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and serves as the venue of the main pujas (worship rituals) done in India, namely Narayan Nagbali, Tripindi and Kalsarpa etc.

Its religious significance
Sinhastha Mahatmya speaks of Lord Rama having made the Yatra at Trambakeshwar. A shraddha on the river Godavari gives great satisfaction to the forefathers. If it is not done in this place, it is considered as a religious sin. So Ganga Pujan, Ganga Bhet, Deh Shuddhi Prayaschitta. Tarpan Shradha, Vayan, Dasha Dana, Gopradan etc. Rituals are done in Trimbakeshwar. Mundana and Tirtha Shraddha are also performed here.

Kushavarta is called as Teertharaj, since it has six corners. After finishing the tirtha-yatra at Kushavarta, a pilgrim should proceed by the northern bank of Godavari and visit Nilsangameshwar, Vivah Vinayak, Satya Narayan, Dhaneshwar Mahadev, Tarangeshwar, Setupaleshwar etc.

The Lord Shiva at Trambakeshwar is worshipped by recitations of Rudra, Rudri, Laghu Rudra, Maha Rudra or Ati Rudra puja. Actually Rudrashak is a religious fruit which is said to be found in lord Shiva’s neck in the form of Rudra garland. Some of the trees of Rudrashak is also found in Trambakeshwar.
Trambakeshwar Temple serves as the venue of the Trambak Kumbhamela, which takes place every twelve years for Shaivites (people who worship Lord Shiva). The Jyotirlinga at Trambak has a very unique feature, unlike that of the eleven other Jyotirlingas. It comprises of three faces, representing the Hindu Trinity of Gods – Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Mahesh (Shiva). Situated near the mandir is the Gangasagar bathing tank, a dip in which is supposed to wash away all the sins of a person.