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Trayambakeshwar

त्र्यम्बकेश्वर
Also known as: Tryambakeśvara, Trimbakeshwar, Nasik, Godavari Source

About

The presiding deity of the Trimbakeshwar Temple near Nashik, Maharashtra. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Unique linga with three faces representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Associated with the origin of the Godavari river.

Attributes

JyotirlingaThree-faced lingaGodavari sourceTrimurti

Symbols

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

Associated Mantras

Om Tryambakeśvarāya Namaḥ
Jyotirlinga Stotram
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriKumbh Mela (Nasik)

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

TrimbakeshwarMaharashtraPan-India

Iconography

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