History

Trayambakeshwar is one of important holy shrines in near Laxman Jhula, Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. It contains idols of various Hindu Gods and Goddesses. However, mainly the shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple was founded by Adi Guru Shankaracharya in the 12th century. The temple is present near the famous Lakshman Jhula of Rishikesh. It has a total of 13 storeys, hence is also popular as the ‘Terah Manzil Temple’ and houses various religious texts along with the deities. Mahashivratri festival and Sawan month are the most auspicious time to pay a visit to the Trimbakeshwar Temple.