Trimbakeshwar
The main temple at Trimbakeshwar houses one of the most sacred Jyotirlinga shrines in Hinduism — a lingam said to be the origin point of the holy Godavari river. The black stone temple dates to the 18th century and was built by Peshwa Nanasaheb, with an architectural style that differs markedly from the temple traditions of North India. The inner sanctum holds the tri-faced lingam in a gold crown, a sight of profound religious significance.
Dress conservatively and bring a separate cloth to wrap around your clothing if entering the inner sanctum — the temple administration is strict about attire. Queue times can be very long on weekends and festival days; go at dawn for the shortest wait.