Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Shiva Temples between the Tryambakeshwar Temple and the Godavari River


The smaller temple behind the Tryambakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. 
(Photo: Bharat Bhushan)
Uniquely, this temple is positioned between the Godavari River and the Tryambakeshwar Temple.

Looks more ancient. 




The Shivlingas outside the smaller temple... These shivlingas are closer to the Godavari River.
(Photo: Bharat Bhushan)
Behind the Tryambakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, towards the Godavari River.
Is there a story here? 




Yet another smaller temple, between the Tryambakeshwar Temple and the Godavari River
Also dedicated to Shiva
(Photo: Bharat Bhushan)

Monday, January 11, 2010

Tryambakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple precincts, Nashik, Maharashtra


The Tryambakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, at the Godavari River origins, Nashik District, Maharashtra
(Photo: Bharat Bhushan)




The gopuram of the Tryambakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
(Photo: Bharat Bhushan)




The inner view of the main entrance to the Tryambakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple.
(Photo: Bharat Bhushan)




A view of the queue complex from the main gate to the temple -
Tryambakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
(Photo: Bharat Bhushan)




A composite view of the inner side of the main entrance to the temple complex, the queue complex and the tryambakeshwar temple in its unique architecture
(Photo: Bharat Bhushan)




The administrative office of the tryambakeshwar temple with its entrance opening into the temple precincts.
(Photo: Bharat Bhushan)
Check out the metal detector - step through it and crash into the wall...