Thus, the Jyotirlinga is partless reality, and these shrines are places where Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light. Although it was believed that there are 64 jyotirlingas, only 12 of them are considered to be holy and auspicious as each site represents varied manifestations of Lord Shiva. The Jyotirlinga site signifies the infinite nature of Lord Shiva, where he is regarded as the limitless, formless, and absolute Brahman and the primal soul of the universe.
Architectural Significance
The Trimbakeshwar temple is considered to be the 8th Jyotirlinga. The entire temple is built with only black stones that elevate its architecture. The temple was built in the 18th century and in the Nagara-styled that houses a spacious courtyard too. The temple is on an elevated platform, also known as the Shikhara, with a stone plate carved that is shaped into a lotus. The Garbagriha is the innermost part of the temple, and the raised walls of the temple guard the temple deity. The Garbagriha has a hall that has a mandap in front of it, with three entrances.
The walls and the pillars of the temple are adorned with designs of Hindu figures, deities, flowers, humans, and animals. The alluring architecture of the Trimbakeshwar Temple is intricate and displays a rich sense of the culture of that century. This temple also has a mirror that is placed at a height, which helps devotees to take a peek at the deity’s reflection.
Temple Timings
