Triyambakeshwar (Trimbakeshwar)

Triyambakeshwar(Trimbakeshwar)(त्र्यंबकेश्वर) is an ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak, in the Nashik District of Maharashtra, India, 28 km from the city of Nashik. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingaas. It is located at the source of the Godavari River, the longest river in peninsular India. The Godavari River, which is considered sacred within Hinduism, originates from Bramhagiri mountain and meets the sea near Rajahmudry.( Temple Timing 5.30 Am - 9.00 PM )

Triyambakeshwar is a religious center having one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is that it has three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu and Lord Rudra(Shiva). All other Jyotirlingas have Shiva as the main deity. The entire black stone temple is known for its appealing architecture and sculpture and is at the foothills of a mountain called Brahmagiri. This place is famous for lots of religious rituals(vidhis). Narayan-Nagbali, Kalsarpa Shanti, Tripindi vidhi are done here. Narayan-Nagbalipuja is performed at Triyambakeshwar only. This puja is performed in three days. This puja is performed on special dates. Some days 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 everything. Triambakeshwar town has a large number of Brahmin households and is also a centre for Vedic Gurukuls (kind of boarding school). It also has Ashrams & Muths devoted to Ashtanga Yoga - the Hindu art of Living. The place is known for its scenic beauty in rainy/ monsoon season and is surrounded by lush green hills untouched by pollution. Anjaneri mountain, the birth place of Lord Hanuman is 7 Km. from Triambakeshwar.

Narayan Nagbali consists of two different rituals. Narayan bali is done to get rid of ancestral curse (Pitru Shaap) while Nag bali is done to get rid of sin performed by killing snake , specially Cobra which is worshipped in India.

Kalasarpa pooja happens when there are all planets coming between Rahu and Ketu. This results in failure and dejection. because all the karyas don't happen accordingly to the efforts put in. often leading to negativity, and inferiority complex.