Nasik and Trayambakam

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Nashik has mythological, historical, social and cultural importance. The city is

situated on the banks of the Godavari River, making it one of the holiest places

for Hindus all over the world. Nashik has a rich historical past, as the

mythology has it that Lord Rama, the King of Ayodhya, made Nashik his adobe

during his 14 years in exile. At the same place Lord Laxman, by the wish of Lord

Rama, cut the nose of " Shurpnakha " and thus this city was named as " Nashik " .

 

In Kritayuga, Nashik was 'Trikantak', 'Janasthana' in Dwaparyuga and later in

Kuliyuga it became 'Navashikh' or 'Nashik'. Renowed poets like Valmiki, Kalidas

and Bhavabhooti have paid rich tributes here. Nashik in 150 BC was believed to

be the country's largets market place. From 1487 A.D, this province came under

the rule of Mughals and was known as 'Gulshanabad'. It was also home of Emperor

Akbar who wrote at length about Nashik in Ein-e-Akbari. It was also known as the

'Land of the Brave' during the regime of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

 

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 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.