Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra

Made with black stone, in Nagara style of architecture, the Trimbakeshwar Temple rests at the foothills of the leafy Brahamagiri Hills and is one of the most revered sites of Lord Shiva. The temple was built by Maratha ruler Peshwa Nana Saheb in the 18th century and is believed to be the source from where River Godavari originates, hence the temple’s spacious courtyard has a ‘kunda’ or a waterbody. The ‘Lingam’ at Trimbakeshwar has three faces representing the entities of Brahama – the creator, Vishnu - the restorer, and Shiva – the destroyer. When here, do visit the spellbinding Anjneri Hill to soak in the spiritual hues amid the green deluge.