Lord Shiva’s Monday: How To Reach Trimbakeshwar And Bhimashankar From Mumbai | Mumbai-news News
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On Mondays, devotees observe fasts and perform rituals, such as offering milk, water and sacred Bael (or Bilva) leaves to the Shiva Ling.
Trimbakeshwar and Bhimashankar are located in Maharashtra. (Photo Credit: X)
Monday (Somvar) is traditionally devoted to the worship of Lord Shiva in Hindu tradition. On this day, devotees observe fasts and perform rituals, such as offering milk, water and sacred Bael (or Bilva) leaves to the Shiva Ling, believing it brings mental peace, prosperity and fulfillment of desires. Interestingly, the name Somvar comes from ‘Som,’ meaning Moon, a reference to the legend where Lord Shiva saved the Moon God, Chandra.
On this day, visiting Jyotirlingas to worship the god is considered highly auspicious. There are 12 Jyotirlingas, sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, located throughout India. Out of these 5 are located in Maharashtra, including Trimbakeshwar (Nashik) and Bhimashankar (Pune),
How to reach Trimbakeshwar and Bhimashankar from Mumbai
If you reside in Mumbai and are planning to visit Trimbakeshwar (Nashik) or Bhimashankar (Pune), and are checking for the best route available, need not worry anymore as we are here to help you out.
Here we’ve mentioned how to reach Trimbakeshwar and Bhimashankar from Mumbai.
To Triambakeshwa From Mumbai
By Cab or Bus
Around 190 km away from Mumbai, one of the best and most convenient ways to reach Trimbakeshwar in Nashik is via a cab or your personal vehicle, taking approximately. 3.5 to 4 hours.
Else, you can also book a private or government bus to travel from Mumbai to Nashik.
By Train and Road
There are several trains running every day between Mumbai and Nashik. Check for the train timings on the internet or at the railway station.
After reaching Nashik, hire a taxi or take a local bus to Trimbakeshwar. The journey from Nashik to Trimbakeshwar takes about 45 minutes to 1 hour by road.
To Bhimashaknar From Mumbai
By Cab or Bus
Located around 200 km from Mumbai, the easiest way to reach Bhimashankar is via a private cab or personal car. It would take around 5 hours to reach your destination.
By Public Transport
Start by taking a train from Mumbai to Shelu, with many trains running on the route every day.
From Shelu, you can find taxis or local buses to Bhimashankar. However, the bus journey will involve several stops and transfers.
Several tour providers offer packages that incorporate both destinations. You can book a private cab and instruct the driver to include Trimbakeshwar and Bhimashankar on your schedule.
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