Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
त्र्यम्बकेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिङ्ग
Trimbakeshwar (Shiva as the Lord of the Trinity)
Trimbak, Maharashtra
Significance
Meaning: The Three-Eyed Lord
The three faces of the Lingam symbolize Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, embodying the cosmic functions of creation, preservation, and destruction.
Spiritual Benefits:
- Associated with moksha and pitru dosha nivaran (ancestral peace rituals).
Order: 8
Legend
Sage Gautama was granted the flow of the sacred Ganga (as Godavari) here by Shiva. To sanctify the place, Lord Shiva made His abode here as Trimbakeshwar. The Lingam is said to be eroding, symbolizing the erasure of sins.
Scriptural Sources:
Shiva Purana
Padma Purana
Temple & Architecture
Temple Name: Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple
Style: Hemadpanthi style (black stone)
Mantras
ॐ त्र्यम्बकेश्वराय नमः
For health, longevity, and ancestral blessings.