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Why Trimbakeshwar ?

Trimbakeshwar - "Tri Ambakani Trimbaka" means The Lord who has Three eyes. Trimbakeshwar, which is 28 kms. (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 & Lord Mahesh(Shiva). All other JYOTIRLINGA have Shiva as the main deity. The temple is known for its replica patek philippe 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.

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Kushavarta

The place from where river Godavari takes its course. A dip in this sacred river wipes off the sins, is the belief of people. The sage Gautam committed a sin of murdering a cow and by taking bath in this river, wiped off his sin.

Brahamagiri

The first peak of Sahyadri is called Brahmadri. The story associated with this is that Shankar was pleased with Brahmadev and said “ I shall be known by your name”. Hence it is called as Brahmagiri.

Gangadwar

This is where the Godavari makes an appearance for the first time after it emerges from its source a top the Brahmagiri Hill. Gangadwar is half way to Brahmagiri mountain. There is a temple of Ganga.