Godavari River |
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The second largest river in India, Godavari is often referred to as the Vriddh (Old) Ganga or the Dakshin (South) Ganga.The river runs almost for a length of 1,465 km and has a total catchment area of 31mha. The river flows in the eastward direction through the states of Maharashtra and joins the Bay of Bengal in Andhra Pradesh. The name may be apt in more ways than one, as the river follows the course of Ganga's tragedy: Pollution in this peninsular river is fast reaching unsafe levels. The Godavari originates near Triambak in the Nasik district of Maharashtra, and flows through the states of Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Orissa and Andhra Pradesh. Although its point of origin is just 80 kms away from the Arabian Sea, it journeys 1,465 kms to fall into the Bay of Bengal. Some of its tributaries include Indravati, Manjira, Bindusara and Sarbari. Some important urban centers on its banks include Nasik, Aurangabad, Nagpur, Nizamabad, Rajahmundry, and Balaghat. Trimbakeshwar is actually the temple of Lord Shiva, in the village Trimbak. Trimbakeshwar temple is a famous pilgrim spot in India. Trimbakeshwar is the origin of river Godavari. Trimbakeshwar is one of the 12 jyotirlingas and the eighth one in the series of Lord Shiva. Particularly this one is considered to be the main Jyotirlinga. Monday is a scared day here and Shivratri is the holy day of Shiva Puja of the year, which is celebrated here with pomp and show. The Goddess in this temple is called Trimbakeshwari. Raju Balaji Baji Rao who ruled Maharashtra constructed this temple. Later, many Maratha kings contributed in several ways to improve the condition of the temple. Very close to the temple, Papaharini Theertham is situated. People take holy bath here before visiting the temple, which is known for its holy bath. This place is created by river Godavari after descending from Brahmagiri. The temple is situated in a hilly region called Sahyagiri. The Temple premises are called Brahmagiri, as is best known as the most sacred place of river Godavari or Brahma Sthalam. The Sun, Moon and Agni form the three eyes are located at diverse directions on this Jyotirlinga. Inside the main linga, there are three more lingas noticeable. These are the three deities, Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara. There is a belief that, anybody who performs puja for this Jyotirlinga is considered as actually worshipping all these three Gods together. |
Location info: |
Address:Triambakeshwar, Maharashtra,India. |
District: Nasik District |
Nearest City: Trimbakeshwar. |
Best time to visit: During monsoon season |
Climate/Weather: |
Tropical climate |
History: |
Religious significance: Godavari is one of the most sacred rivers of India. Every twelve years, Pushkaram fair is held on its banks of the river. Thousands of people have a holy dip in the sacred waters of the river to purify themselves of all their sins. Legend has it that Sage Gautama lived on the Brahmagiri Hills at Triambakeshwar with his wife Ahalya. The rishi kept his stock of rice in a granary. Once, a cow entered his granary and ate up the rice. When the rishi tried to ward the cow away with Durbha grass, it fell dead. The rishi wanted to relieve himself of the sin of ‘Gohatya’. He worshipped Lord Shiva and requested him to bring Ganga to purify his hermitage. Lord Shiva pleased with the rishi appeared as Triambaka and brought along river Ganga. Since Ganga was brought down to Triambakeshwar by Sage Gautama, she is known here as Gautami. She is also known as Godavari because the river helped Sage Gautama to releive of his sins. Triambaka and brought along Ganga. Since Ganga was brought down to Triambakeshwar by Sage Gautama, she is known here as Gautami. It is also known as Godavari because the river helped Sage Gautama to releive of his sins. |
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Kushavarta: The place from where river Godavari takes its course is another highlight at Trimbakeshwar. It is believed a dip in this sacred river washes away the sins. The sage Gautam committed a sin of killing a cow and by taking bath in this holy river; he was relieved off his sin. Brahmagiri Mountain: It is a major landmark in Trimbakeshwar. The mountain can be reached by 500 stairs that was built by Seth Lalchand Jashodanand Bhambhani of Karachi and Seth Ganeshdas. |
Interesting things to Visit: |
Trimbakeshwar temple: Sundarnarayan Temple: Kumbh Mela: Kalaram Mandir: |
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How to reach? |
Nearest Railway Station:Nasik. |
Nearest Airport: Nasik, 39 km has an airport |
Road Transport:Regular state road transport buses ply between Nashik and Trimbakeshwar. |
Nearest Visiting places: |
Kolleru lake: Antarvedi (East Godavari District): Perupalem Beach: Pattiseema near by Kovvur is also famous tourist attraction centre. Here god shiva is famous. Dwaraka Tirumala near by Eluru is a famous pilgrimage centre of Balaji Venkateswara Swamy. Ksheeraramalingeswara Swamy Temple in the town of Palakol is one of the kshetra lingas. Rice Research Centre in the village of Maruteru or Martair is well known for its research work in developing new and improved varieties of paddy. The Lord Venkateswara temple located in the village of Maruteru is also known as Aabothu ( Bull ) Tirupathi. Penugonda is a famous pilgrimage center of Sri Vasavi Kanyakaparameswari Temple. |
Nearest Petrol Pump: |
Nasik. |
Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation: |
1.Annapurna Hotel,Midc 16, Trimbak Road, Satpur, Nasik - 422007 2.Aziz Lodge,60, Feet Road, Opp Mantri Hospital Ganjmal, Nasik - 422011 3.Badshahi Gujrat Lodge,1119-A, Bhadrakali Market, Opposite Damodhar Theatre, Nasik - 422001 |
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Police Station: 100 |
Nearest Hospital: 1.Yash Hospital,Walghade Arcade, Panchavati, Nashik - 422003 |
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