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Trimbak
City in Maharashtra, India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Trimbak (also known as Trimbakeshwar Trayambakēśvara) is a city and a municipal council in Nashik District in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple is located here, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, where the Hindu genealogy registers at Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra are kept. The origin of the sacred Godavari River is near Trimbak.
The Simhastha Kumbh Mela in the Nashik district was originally held at Trimbak, but after 1789 clash between Vaishnavites and Saivites over precedence of bathing, the Maratha Peshwa shifted the Vaishnavites' bathing place to Ramkund in Nashik city.[2] The Shaivites continue to regard Trimbak as the proper location of the Mela.[3]
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Etymology
The name Trimbak is derived from the Sanskrit Tryambaka (tri = three + ambaka = eyes), an epithet of Lord Shiva referring to his third eye.[4]
Geography
Location and Topography
Trimbak is located at 19.56°N 73.32°E[5], and maintains an average elevation of around 720 meters (2,362 feet) above mean sea level.[6] The town is nestled within the hilly terrain of the Trimbakeshwar Range, which forms a section of the Western Ghats.On he western side of the town lies the Brahmagiri Hill, the highest point in the immediate vicinity, reaching an elevation of 1,295 meters (4,248 feet).[7] The range's geology is primarily composed of flood basalt and is part of the Deccan Traps region.[8] Trimbak is accessible by road, located approximately 28-30 km from Nashik city and about 180 km from Mumbai.[9]
Hydrology
Within the city, the sacred tank known as Kushavarta Kund is considered to be the point of origin for the Godavari River according to Hindu belief. Water emerging from the Brahmagiri Hill also serves as the source for the Vaitarna River, which flows south into the water catchment area for the Upper Vaitarna Reservoir.[10][11] The Upper Vaitarna Reservoir is an important source of potable water supply for the metropolitan city of Mumbai, as the reservoir supplies 15.5% of Mumbai's water supply[12]
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Demographics
As of 2011[update] India census, Trimbak had a population of 12,056. Males constitute 51% of the population and females 49%. Trimbak has an average effective literacy rate of 89.61%: male literacy is 94.12%, and female literacy is 84.88%. In Trimbak, 11.10% of the population is under 6 years of age.[1]
History
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There was built a city which later on became famous as Trimbakeshwar. In the period of the Peshwas regime Nana Saheb Peshwa had instructed to construct the Trimbakeshwar temple and developed and beautified the city of Trimbakeshwar.
- Neel Mani - Once a large Neel Mani (Blue Diamond), Now named as Nassak Diamond, adorned the Trimbakeshwar temple. The Diamond was looted by English colonel named J. Briggs. from Peshwa Baji Rao II. In turn, Briggs delivered the diamond to Francis Rawdon-Hastings which then went to England.
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Religious significance
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The Hindu belief is that those who visit Trimbakeshwar attain salvation or Moksha. Trimbakeshwar is considered as the most sacred town India. There are many reasons for this belief. Godavari originates from the Brahmagiri hills in this town and it is believed that it is the birthplace of Lord Ganesha, known as place of Tri-Sandhya Gayatri. This place is believed to be the holiest and ideal place to do Shraddha ceremony, a Hindu ritual for the salvation of the soul. Sinhastha Mahatmya speaks of Lord Rama having made the Yatra at Trimbakeshwar.[13] A shraddha on the river Godavari gives great satisfaction to the forefathers. If it is not done in this place, it is considered as a religious sin. So Ganga Pujan, Ganga Bhet, Deh Shuddhi Prayaschitta, Tarpan Shraddha, Vayan, Dasha Dana, Gopradan etc. rituals are done in Trimbakeshwar. Mundana and Tirtha Shraddha are also performed here. The Lord Shiva at Trimbakeshwar is worshipped by recitations of Rudra, Rudri, Laghu Rudra, Maha Rudra or Ati Rudra puja. Actually Rudraksha is a religious fruit which is said to be found in Lord Shiva's neck in the form of Rudra garland. Some of the trees of Rudraksha are also found in Trimbakeshwar. The holy Jyotirlinga circuit will be complete with the visit to this sacred Shiva temple. Other facilities at Trimbakeshwar The public and religious institutions in the town are Veda shala, Sanskrit Pathashala, Kirtan Sanstha, Pravachan Sanstha, two gymnasiums, Lokmanya Free Reading Room, municipal office, post and telegraph office, Bus station, dispensary and a police sub-inspector's office. Sanskrit Pathashala has produced a good many disciples who have become Shastris and Pandits. Noted film maker and father of Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke was born here. Pradakshina (Ring routes/ Pheri) There are two pradakshinas (ring routes) in this kshetra - one round the Brahmagiri and the other one round Hariharagiri. Pilgrim has to go for pradakshina with holy garment early in the morning visiting and bathing in various tirthas. The tour is to be completed in either a day, three days.
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Pujas performed here
This place is famous for a number of Hindu religious rituals (vidhis). Narayan nagbali, Kalsarpa Shanti, Tripindi vidhi etc. are done here. Narayan Nagbali puja is unique to Trimbakeshwar.[14] This puja is performed for three days. This puja is performed on special dates (muhurt). Some days in the year are not suitable to perform this puja. This puja is performed for many reasons like to cure an illness, going through bad times, killing a Cobra (Nag), childless couples, financial crisis or you want to perform some religious puja to have a peaceful & happy life to you and your family members.
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Bollywood In Trimbak
A scene in the movie "Khakee" was shot at Pahina village in Trimbakeshwar near Nashik. During the shoot of this scene Aishwarya Rai Bachan had a minor accident which was reported by the local news.[citation needed]
References
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