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Trayambakeshvara

त्र्यम्बकेश्वर
Also known as: Tryambakeśvara, Trimbakeshwar, Nasik

About

Eighth Jyotirlinga. Located in Trimbak, near Nashik, Maharashtra. Associated with the origin of the Godavari river. Unique linga with three faces representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

Attributes

JyotirlingaThree-faced lingaGodavari sourceTrimurti

Symbols

Three-faced lingaGodavari river
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Tryambakeśvarāya namaḥ
Jyotirlinga Stotram
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra (associated here)

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriKumbh Mela (Nasik)

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

MaharashtraPan-India

Iconography

Unique linga with three faces (Trimurti). Located at the source of the Godavari river (Brahmagiri hills).