Trimbakeshwar Temple, near Nashik The Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple, situated at Trimbak near Nashik in Maharashtra, is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Surrounded by the Brahmagiri hills, the temple is associated with the origin of the Godavari, one of India's holiest rivers. The present temple, built largely of black stone, dates to the Peshwa period. Sthala Mahatmyam According to sacred tradition, sage Gautama Maharshi and his wife Ahalya performed penance here. Following circumst