Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, Nashik (Trimbak), Maharashtra
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Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple Timings

Published darshan hours for Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting.

Lord Shiva (Jyotirlinga); the linga has three faces representing Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva · Nashik (Trimbak), Maharashtra

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Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, in Nashik (Trimbak) in Maharashtra, honours Lord Shiva (Jyotirlinga); the linga has three faces representing Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It is also known as Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga.

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas and among the holiest Shaiva shrines. Its unique three-faced linga (Tridev) and proximity to the Godavari's origin make it a major pilgrimage and ritual site; it is also one of the four locations of the Kumbh Mela (Simhastha). Trimbakeshwar stands near the source of the sacred Godavari river at Trimbak in Nashik district.

Maharashtra carries a distinct temple identity of its own: From Mumbai's beloved Siddhivinayak and Shirdi's Sai Baba to five of the twelve Jyotirlingas and the Varkari heart of Pandharpur, Maharashtra weaves together Shaiva, Vaishnava and Shakta devotion.

Darshan hours and daily worship

Published sources do not give a single clean daily window for this temple; see the notes below for what is documented.

Confirmed via the official Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust website (trimbakeshwartrust.com), a genuine registered public trust site (Public Trust No A-405). The site confirms a paid Donation Darshan Pass time-slot window of 06:00 AM-08:00 PM with last entry at 09:00 PM, which is consistent with (though does not itself fully re-confirm) the previously recorded 5:30 AM-9:00 PM general darshan window; the official site does not separately publish the temple's own opening time. Donation Darshan and 'Urgent' Donation Darshan are both suspended on every Monday during the Shravan month (per a live notice on the site, dated for 2026's Shravan Mondays). No structured aarti/ritual clock-time schedule (comparable to Kamakhya's or Omkareshwar's) is published anywhere on the official site, so ritualSchedule is not being added for this temple; the trust states only that it 'takes care of daily three time pooja' without giving individual clock times, which does not meet the bar for a sourced ritualSchedule entry.

Poojas and daily rituals

Daily Mangal Aarti (early morning) and Sandhya Aarti (evening); Rudrabhishek and other abhishekams performed by temple priests

Weekly or monthly auspicious daysMondays and the month of Shravan are especially auspicious
Signature annual eventsMahashivratri and the Simhastha Kumbh Mela (held at Nashik-Trimbak)

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
MahashivratriFebruary/MarchThe temple's most significant festival, spiritually rewarding for Shiva devotees.
Shravan monthJuly/AugustThe holy month of Shiva, when the temple sees large gatherings and special worship.
Kartik PurnimaOctober/NovemberCelebrated with elaborate decoration and a large influx of devotees.

History and architecture

Built or established18th century (Peshwa period)

Architecture

Built in the Hemadpanti style from black basalt, with intricate carvings and ornamental sculptures, set amid the Sahyadri hills at the foot of Brahmagiri.

History

Trimbakeshwar stands near the source of the sacred Godavari river at Trimbak in Nashik district. The present temple is an 18th-century structure built during the Peshwa era in the Hemadpanti architectural style, and it is counted among the twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.

Planning your visit

Entry feeGeneral darshan is free. A paid Donation Darshan Pass (₹200 per person) is available for faster-access darshan, bookable online (06:00 AM-08:00 PM slots, last entry 09:00 PM) or at two physical counters, both via the official Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust site; under-10s, over-65s, Divyangjan and pregnant women in their third trimester are exempted. Separately, the trust also offers purely remote/virtual rituals performed by temple priests on a devotee's behalf: Online Rudrabhishek Puja (Dakshina ₹2,100) and Online Laghu Rudra Puja (Dakshina ₹21,000); both are explicitly online-only, with no physical attendance at the temple, and prasad is couriered to the devotee afterward.
Dress codeModest attire; footwear, non-Hindu religious symbols, food, drinks, tobacco and revealing clothing are restricted inside
Best time to visitNovember to February for pleasant weather; October to March and the monsoon (June-September) are also popular. Mahashivratri is considered especially meaningful.
NearbyBrahmagiri Hill and the origin of the Godavari, Gorakhnath Gufa, Anjaneri, Kalaram Temple

Darshan types and fees

TypePriceNotes
General DarshanFreeRegular queue
Donation Darshan Pass₹200 per personPaid faster-access darshan, bookable online or at two offline counters (near Kushawart Chauk and at Shivprasad Bhaktaniwas) via the official trust site; children under 10, seniors above 65, Divyangjan (with UDID/valid certificate) and pregnant women 6+ months are exempted from the charge

How to reach

Trimbak is about 28-30 km from Nashik; Nashik Railway Station is roughly an hour away, with buses and taxis to Trimbak.

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: Medium. A genuine official trust website was found and verified (trimbakeshwartrust.com, Public Trust No A-405) and used to confirm a real, individually-sourced darshan fee tier (Rs 200 Donation Darshan Pass) with its exemption categories, plus two remote-puja prices. However, the official site does not itself state the temple's basic daily opening time or a granular aarti-by-aarti clock schedule, so the previously recorded 5:30 AM-9:00 PM general darshan window still rests on secondary travel sources rather than the temple's own statement, and confidence is kept at medium rather than raised to high.

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Frequently asked questions about Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple

What is the timing of Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple?

Published darshan hours for Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple vary; see the timings below and reconfirm with the temple before visiting. Confirmed via the official Shri Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust website (trimbakeshwartrust.com), a genuine registered public trust site (Public Trust No A-405). The site confirms a paid Donation Darshan Pass time-slot window of 06:00 AM-08:00 PM with last entry at 09:00 PM, which is consistent with (though does not itself fully re-confirm) the previously recorded 5:30 AM-9:00 PM general darshan window; the official site does not separately publish the temple's own opening time. Donation Darshan and 'Urgent' Donation Darshan are both suspended on every Monday during the Shravan month (per a live notice on the site, dated for 2026's Shravan Mondays). No structured aarti/ritual clock-time schedule (comparable to Kamakhya's or Omkareshwar's) is published anywhere on the official site, so ritualSchedule is not being added for this temple; the trust states only that it 'takes care of daily three time pooja' without giving individual clock times, which does not meet the bar for a sourced ritualSchedule entry.

Is there an entry fee at Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple?

General darshan is free. A paid Donation Darshan Pass (₹200 per person) is available for faster-access darshan, bookable online (06:00 AM-08:00 PM slots, last entry 09:00 PM) or at two physical counters, both via the official Trimbakeshwar Devasthan Trust site; under-10s, over-65s, Divyangjan and pregnant women in their third trimester are exempted. Separately, the trust also offers purely remote/virtual rituals performed by temple priests on a devotee's behalf: Online Rudrabhishek Puja (Dakshina ₹2,100) and Online Laghu Rudra Puja (Dakshina ₹21,000); both are explicitly online-only, with no physical attendance at the temple, and prasad is couriered to the devotee afterward.

What is the dress code at Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple?

Modest attire; footwear, non-Hindu religious symbols, food, drinks, tobacco and revealing clothing are restricted inside

Is there a paid or VIP darshan option at Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple?

Yes. General Darshan: Free; Donation Darshan Pass: ₹200 per person.

Which festivals are celebrated at Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple?

The main ones documented for this temple are Mahashivratri, Shravan month, Kartik Purnima. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

What is the best time to visit Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple?

November to February for pleasant weather; October to March and the monsoon (June-September) are also popular. Mahashivratri is considered especially meaningful.

How do I reach Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple?

Trimbak is about 28-30 km from Nashik; Nashik Railway Station is roughly an hour away, with buses and taxis to Trimbak.

Who is the presiding deity at Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple?

Lord Shiva (Jyotirlinga); the linga has three faces representing Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva

What is the history of Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple?

Trimbakeshwar stands near the source of the sacred Godavari river at Trimbak in Nashik district.

How reliable is the information on this Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. A genuine official trust website was found and verified (trimbakeshwartrust.com, Public Trust No A-405) and used to confirm a real, individually-sourced darshan fee tier (Rs 200 Donation Darshan Pass) with its exemption categories, plus two remote-puja prices. However, the official site does not itself state the temple's basic daily opening time or a granular aarti-by-aarti clock schedule, so the previously recorded 5:30 AM-9:00 PM general darshan window still rests on secondary travel sources rather than the temple's own statement, and confidence is kept at medium rather than raised to high.