Place Trimbakeshwar
Hotel Booked: Hotel Sai Yatri, Trimbakeshwar
19th August 2023 to 20th August 2023
(Saturday 12.00 pm to Sunday 12.00pm)
How to Reach
Trimbakeshwar is 40 km away from the Nasik road railway station. Many trains connected to this route. Also, buses from Nashik Road to Trimbakeshwar are frequently available. Cabs and auto rickshaws are available outside the station.It will take almost 1 and 1/2 hour to reach Trimbakeshwar from Nashik road Railway Station.
Nashik:
Nashik is one of the world's holiest Hindu cities. Kumbhmela is held here once in 12 years along with four other cities in India. The name of the Nashik has been changing since long time as per different rulers. It is believed the name "Nashik" was derived after the incident in Ramayana when Lakshman (Sri Ram's brother) chopped off the nose of Surpanakha (Ravan's sister). In a way 'Nasik' is that pilgrimage site where turning point of "Ramayana" came
"Ravana" kidnapped mother "Sita" by cheating from this place only after the nose of "Shroopnakha" was cut
Nashik is a sacred city where lord Shri Rama, Shri Laxmana, and goddess Sita stayed (At Tapovan) most of his time when they were dwelling in the forest during his 14 years exile. The city is situated at the bank of the holy river." Godavari."
Nashik is also famous for his Grape cultivation. The city is also called the "Wine Capital of India" as more than half of India's vineyards and wineries are located here. Around 90% of all Indian wine comes from the Nashik Valley.There are many famous vineyards are also in Nashik eg Sula Vineyards.
Shri Dadasaheb Phalke - the founder of the Indian Film industry comes from Nashik.
Day 1
2.00pm
Kushavarta Kund
Kushavart Tirtha is
situated at the heart of Trimbakeshwar town 400 mts away from Trimbakeshwar
Jyotirlinga temple.This 21 ft deep Kund is having natural aquifers. It is
said to be the place from where sacred river Godavari remerges after
disappearing at Bramhagiri hills, and hence the superior holiness of this
Tirtha.
There is an
interesting account explaining the significance of the place. Sage Gautam once
committed a sin of killing a cow. As an act of repentance, he performed penance
at the peaks of the Brahmagiri Mountains, appeased Lord Shiva and asked for the
Ganga waters so that he could wipe off his sin. Pleased with his devotion, Lord
Shiva jerked His big locks of matted hairs on the Brahmagiri Mountains and sent
Ganga down onto the earth. Today that place is known as Gangadwar, situated
half way to the Brahmagiri Mountains. There is a temple of Ganga, now known as
Godavari River. Ganga appears first time here, after which it vanishes.
But the
flow of the Ganges was tremendous due to which the sage could not bathe in her
waters. He then surrounded the river with Kusha, a type of grass and reduced
the flow. After bathing here his sin of killing a cow was finally wiped
off. The tirth (pilgrimage) came to be known as Kushavart.
It is believed in Hindu
tradition that takes a bath in Kushavarta Tirtha is freed from all types of
sins and curses. The line "Jyahe karave kushavarti snan, tyache kailasi
rahan," is said by Shri. Namdev Maharaj states that one who takes a bath
in holy Kushavarta Kunda will live in Kailas (Lord Shankara and Goddess
Parvati).
There are
temples at the four corners of the kund. On the southeast corner is the temple
of Kedareshwar Mahadev, who in disguise of Kedarbhatta made Gautam bathe
in the waters and gave him prayaschitta for the sin of killing a cow. To the
southwest is Sakshi Vinayak, who is a witness to the yatra-vidhi of all
pilgrims. To the northwest is Kusheshwar Mahadev, and to the northeast is the
temple of Godavari.
Trimbakeshwar Temple
Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is
an ancient and historic Hindu temple in Trimbak village (Located in the Nasik
district of Maharashtra) dedicated to Lord Trimbakeshwar (Supreme deity Lord
Shiva). It is 28 Km far from the City of Nashik. Trimbakeshwar Temple is an
ancient temple of Lord Shiva and identified as one of the divine 12
Jyotirlinga. Trimbakeshwar is unique as it is the only shrine that has faces of Brahma,
Vishnu, and Shiva, embodied in one Jyotirlinga. The structure of the actual Trimbakeshwar Shiva Linga is
quite different than the other 11 jyotirlingas. There are a small thumb size
three lingas (holes) instead of the "Linga" from which the holy Ganga
river originates, and three lingas depict the Trinity or Trimurti (i.e., Lord
Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesha) known for the Creator, Preserver, and Destructor
of the universe. All the places where Shiva appeared are known as a Pillar of
Light (Jyotirlingas). It was believed that there was 64 jyotirlinga, out of
which 12 jyotirlingas are considered to be divine. 12 Jyotirlingas are Somnath
(Gujrat), Malikarjuna (Shrisailam in Andhra Pradesh), Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain in
Madhya Pradesh), Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh), Kedarnath (Himalayas),
Bhimashankar (Maharashtra), Vaidyanath (Jharkhand),Kashi Vishwanath(Uttar
Pradesh), Nageshwar (Dwarka), Rameshwaram (Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu),
Grishneshwar (Aurangabad, Maharashtra).
The Trimbakeshwar linga is
covered by a jeweled crown (crown consists of diamonds, precious stones) placed
over a tridev gold mask. That jeweled crown is said to be a crown from the age
of Pandavas
According
to the legends, Lord Brahma and Lord Vishnu once had an argument regarding
their supremacy. Lord Shiva pierced the three worlds with a huge endless pillar
of light, the jyotirlinga, to test Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva asked Brahma and
Vishnu to find the end of the Jyotirlinga to prove their supremacy. Both went
to find the end of the Jyotirlinga. Eventually, Brahma lied that he had found
out the end, while Vishnu conceded his defeat. When came to know the lie of
Brahma, Shiva appeared as a second pillar of light and cursed Brahma that he
would never find a place in ceremonies, while Vishnu would be worshipped till
the end of time. The jyotirlingas are the shrines, where Shiva appeared as a
fiery column of light.
Trimbakeshwar Temple Details:
Timing
The opening and closing
timings of the Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is 7 AM to 8 PM.
You will get the VIP Darshan
Pass at main gate of the temple. VIP Darshan pass will cost you Rs. 200.
Architecture:
Temple is located at the
foothill of the mountain "Bramhagiri," where the Holy Ganga River
originates (Maharashtra's longest river). The History of the Trimbakeshwar
Temple is that it was built-in 1755-1786 AD by Shri. Nanasaheb Peshwa. The
Temple is made with black stone, and it is bordered with a 20 to 25ft stone
wall that gives a prosperous look. It has Nagara style of architecture.
A mandapam with doors on four sides is located right before the inner sanctum.
The doorways are decorated with arches and pillars. The temple, as with many
hindu temples, features archaic sculptures of various human and divine figures.
At the beginning of the temple,
a prominent Nandi (made of white marble) faces the Shiva linga. Nandi is said
to be the Vahana (Vehicle) of Lord Shiva (Shankara). It is believed that if one
tells his wish/ desire in the ear of Nandi, then he will convey that wish to
Lord Shiva. After the Nandi temple, there is a big (spacious to meditate and
worship) hall called "Sabha Mandap," and then "Gabhara"
main temple where linga is situated.
Brahmagiri Hill (Not visited)
Brahmagiri Mountain is where
the holy Ganga River originated and is usually known as the Godavari River.
Brahmagiri hills hold the prestigious position. River Ganga goes through the
ranges of Brahma Giri. There are 750 steps to climb Brahma Giri Mountain, which
needs a minimum of 4 to 5 hours. The Sacred Ganga River flows in three directions.
i.e., towards the East (known as the Godavari), towards the South (known as
Varna), and West known as west-flowing Ganga, she meets the Godavari near
Chakra Tirtha. There is Sangam of River Ganga and River Ahilya in front of
Trimbakeshwar Temple, which is the sacred place, and thus people having no
offspring came here to perform the ritual at Sangam. The height of Brahmagiri
Mountain is 4248 ft from sea level.
Gangadwar is the main gate which is halfway from Brahma Giri parvata. On which Temple of Ganga River exists. It is said that Ganga appeared at Gangadwar for the first time, and afterward, it vanished from Brahma Giri Mountain. The Godavari comes to Gangadwar from the Brahmachari.
The great River Godavari is originated at the Bramhagiri hill. When Lord shiva hit hits, long grown hairs (called Jatt) on the rock and water came out as a never-ending source, and it also disappears. But then it is seen on Gangadwar hill again; thus, the place's name becomes "Gangadwar." It is a miracle to see water coming out from the rock in Brahma Giri hill. At Gangadwar, there is the temple of Goddess Shri. Kalambaka Mata and Shri. Gorkhnath and Shri. Macchindranath.
Anjaneri hills / Lord Hanuman
Birth Place(Not Visited)
Anjaneri fort is known as the
birthplace of the Lord. Hanuman. Anjaneri fort is located near Trimbakeshwar,
20 km far from Nashik. The name of Anjaneri fort is given after the name of
Lord. Hanuman's mother, "Anjani," this place has a mythological significance.
There is Anjani Mata temple at the hill summit.This place happens to be a
trekking spot with the trails which leads to the summit point of the mountain
by caves, waterfalls, lakes and spectacular nature view.
Harihar Fort
Maharashtra is blessed with
beautiful hill forts in almost each and every district. All these forts have a
rich history, and have become popular trekking and hiking destinations over a
period of time. Harihar Fort or Harshagad is one such fort, nestled atop lush
green hills of Sahyadri, also known as the Western Ghats. It is located 40 km
from Nashik City, 48 km from Igatpuri in Nashik district of Maharashtra. This
important fort was constructed to look upon the trade route through Gonda Ghat,
connecting Maharashtra to Gujarat. Today it attracts daring trekkers with its 80
degrees steep slope of intrinsic, peculiar-shaped rock-cut steps.
Day 2
Hanumna Janamsthali
A temple of Lord Hanumana @ the birth place of Lord Hanuman
Ramkunda
"Ram Kund". is a small pond and triveni sangam of three river - Varuni, Tharuni and Godavari. According to "Shastras", Lord Rama used to take bath in "Ram Kund" during his stay in Nashik. And This is the place where he did the offering of libations of water for his father "Dashrath Ji" to the Gods
The temple of "Ganga Ji" is situated above "Ram Kund" and just near there is "Godavari" temple. "Godavari" temple opens once in 12 years when Jupiter comes in Leo sign of zodiac and remains open for that whole year.
Another main feature of
"Ram Kund" is that during "Kumbh Mela" devotees take holy
bath here. Lord Rama's devotees take holy bath in Nasik's "Ram Kund"
& Lord Shiva's devotees take holy bath in Trimbakeshwar's "Kushavrat
Tirtha"
You will find many temples near Ram Kund and you can also see a big Hanuman Ji Idol.
Kapaleshwar Mahadev
temple
It's just at a distance of 50 m from "Ram Kund". It is Lord Shankara's temple and it is the only temple in India where you will not find Lord "Nandi" in front of Lord Shankara
It's natural for Lord
"Nandi" to be in front of Lord "Shiva" everywhere in universe
or in this world. But this is the first such "Shiva"temple where Lord
"Nandi" is not in front of him. This is also written in
"Markanday Puran". "Brahma Ji" used to have 5 faces. Once
he condemned Lord Vishnu in the assembly. In a fit of rage, Lord Shiva
severed one of his heads. So, Lord Shiva felt guilty of 'Brahmahatya'. Roaming
in the universe, he reached on the banks of "Godavari". There was a
'brahman' named Alakdevshram. The conversation between his cow and his calf was
listened by Lord "Shiva"while sitting away.The calf was grown up now
and he said to his mother if my owner provokes me for work I will kill him with
horn. Mother said that then you will be guilty of 'Brahmhatya" because our
owner is a "Brahman".But that calf had the knowledge of previous
birth. He said one get rid of this sin if one take bath in the confluence of
'Arun', 'Varuna', & 'Godavari'. Sitting away Lord "Shiva"
listened all this and seeing this Lord "Shiva" took bath in that
place where he get rid of "Brahmahatya"
Panchvati
There are 5 Banyan trees and numbers have been given to them Banyan. Banayan tree is called "Vat Vriksha". 5(Panch) Banyan(Vat) is how Panchvati has come. Its distance from "Ram Kund" is 800 m
There are two main places in
'Panchvati'
Firstly we'll go to "Sita
Gufa" which is very famous among devotees
- & second main pilgrimage site is "Sri Kalaram" temple
Sita Gufaa
Here Mother "Sita" used to worship Lord "Shankara". This temple is not much big but is full of Spiritual energy. This may be because mother Sita did penance and most worship here only during exile. Cave is quite narrow. Firstly you will have sight of Lord 'Rama', Mother 'Sita' & Lakshman Ji' and then of Lord Shiva's 'Shivalinga' where Mother 'Sita' used to worship Lord "Shiva". It is believed that Ravana kidnapped Sita from this place.
Sri Kalaram Ji
The temple is at a distance of 100 m from Sita Guva. Lord 'Rama' spent 2.5 years in 'Sri Kalaram' temple during 14 years of his exile.This temple is supposed to stand on the spot where Lord Ram lived during hid exile. It was built in 1782 by Sardar Rangrao Odhekar on the site of an old wooden temple. The architecture you will see here is 'Himantpandi' architecture. The temple has been built with black stones. Its construction & architecture resembles that of "Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga" up to the great extent. Lord 'Rama', 'Lakshman ji' & mother 'Sita' idols which we see are self manifested and made of black sand.Right in front chanting Lord Rama's name, Lord's servant mighty strong "Hanuman ji" is standing.
This is the only temple where Lord 'Rama' has his right hand on his chest and left hand is straight towards his own feet contrary to other image of Lord Ran with Bow and Arrow in hand
On the request of Saints, Lord
Rama killed "Khar-Dushan" and "Trishir" etc.14000 demons
who were destroyers of religion and freed this sacred place from fear and
blessed the sages.
This is a province which was
blessed by the touch of Lord Rama’s feet during His exile. It was later used by
the monks and sages for their spiritual advancement and welfare of the public
in general. Tapovan literally means jungle for meditation and penance.
The Sangam of rivers Kapila
and Godavari at Tapovan
There are 3 kunds which,
according to the guide, are known as Brahmatirth, Shivtirth and Vishnutirth.
They are linked to each other at the bottom by narrow paths. There is another
kund known as Agnitirth which he said is very deep and is the place where Lord
Rama had hidden the real Sita while keeping the shadow Sita with Him who was
later abducted by Ravana from the Sita Gumpha, seen in the earlier post.
Just across Tapovan is
Parnkuti believed to be Lord Rama’s Cottage. The Parnkuti Temple where Lord
Rama is said to have lived during the exile.It is almost 4 years and 14 days
Lord Ram lived in this place. Thi is the cottage where Mother "Sita"
crossed 'Lakshman Rekha' to give alms to 'Ravan'
A few paces ahead you will
come across the only temple belonging to Lord Rama’s brother Laxman in the
country.
Place where Lord Laxman cut
Suparnakha's nose - Tapovan, Nashik
There is also a swayambhu (self manifested) idol of Lord Hanuman and a temple of snake Sheshnag, the seat of Lord Vishnu who incarnated as Laxman nearby.
Laxman meditated here for 12 years to kill the son of Ravana, Meghnad, which is how the place got its name, Tapovan. This is also the place where he is said to have cut the nose of Ravana’s sister Suparnakha and threw it on the other side of the River Godavari. Thus the city got its name Nashik, meaning nose.
Taste the guava here
Eat
Missal is a hot and tasty curry dish from Maharashtra. Missal literally means 'Mix'. It is served with Pav (Indian name for baked bread). There are lots of variations to the cooking and the way it is served. It is mostly hot in taste.Try at Shamsundar Misal or at Sadhana Chulivarchi Misal
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