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Temple

Trimbakeshwar Kaal Sarp Dosh Puja

Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra: traditionally visited for Kaal Sarp dosha and Pitra dosha.

Why people go here

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, near the source of the Godavari. Trimbakeshwar town is where the Kaal Sarp puja, Narayan Nagbali and Tripindi Shraddha are traditionally performed - by the town's hereditary priests, not by the temple trust.

The deity and the place

Presiding deity
Shiva, as Trimbakeshwar - one of the twelve Jyotirlingas
Location
Trimbak, Maharashtra

Poojas traditionally offered

  • Kaal Sarp puja - Performed in the town by its hereditary priests (Purohit Sangh).
  • Narayan Nagbali - A three-day rite for pitra dosha, performed by the town's priests.
  • Tripindi Shraddha - An ancestor rite performed by the town's priests.

Related pooja: Kaal-sarp-shanti, Pitra-paksh-shraddha

Traditional days

Rites for Kaal Sarp dosha are traditionally done on Naga Panchami.

Next good days

  • Fri, 6 Aug 2027

From the panchang for New Delhi; the day can differ by one elsewhere in India.

Rites for Pitra dosha are traditionally done on Amavasya.

Next good days

  • Mon, 9 Nov 2026
  • Tue, 8 Dec 2026
  • Thu, 7 Jan 2027

From the panchang for New Delhi; the day can differ by one elsewhere in India.

Other options across India

Listed across regions so you can choose one within reach - there is no single right place.

For Kaal Sarp dosha

For Pitra dosha

Part of a yatra

Maharashtra graha-dosha circuit →

After it: Shani Shingnapur (Saturn)

Before you go

  • The temple trust's own puja bookings cover temple rites only; the dosha rites are arranged with the town's priests.
  • Timings, dress rules and any bookings are set by the temple - check its official page before you go.
  • Photography rules differ from temple to temple; follow the signs and the staff inside.

Official website

Timings, dress rules, bookings and any fees are set by the temple and change - its official site has the current details.

Visit the official site ↗

Common questions

What is Trimbakeshwar visited for?
Traditionally visited for Kaal Sarp dosha and Pitra dosha.
Which pooja is done at Trimbakeshwar?
The sources name Kaal Sarp puja, Narayan Nagbali and Tripindi Shraddha here.
What is the traditional day to visit Trimbakeshwar?
Rites for Kaal Sarp dosha are traditionally done on Naga Panchami.
What are the darshan timings at Trimbakeshwar?
Timings change with the season and festivals, so this guide does not list them. Check the temple's official website before you go.
Where else in India can I go?
Other options: Mannarasala (Kerala), Brahma Kapal, Badrinath (Uttarakhand), Gaya (Bihar) and Bindu Sarovar, Siddhpur (Gujarat).

Facts checked on 1 Nov 2026 against temple-trust, state endowments and tourism department pages.

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