Trilochan Ling finds mention in
Kashi Khand as Trivishtabh Ling. In the south of Trilochan, three holy
rivers Yamuna, Saraswati and Narmada joined together once. It is believed that
these three rivers themselves performed abhishek of Trilochan Ling (Kashi
Khand, Chapter 75).
While Omkareshwar Ling attained
prime importance among all Lings in Kashi, the importance of darshan of
Trilochan Ling is given more prominence. Trilochan is a Swayambhu Ling
and it is stated in Kashi Khand that the Ling came to the earth from
seven Patal Lokas, piercing each and every layer.
Trilochaneshwar
Let alone having darshan, even
uttering the word of Trilochan by mouth will cleanse the devotee of his
sins. A person knowingly or unknowingly committing sins in any place,
finds mukti in Kashi and a person committing a similar sin in Kashi finds mukti
by eulogizing (praising) Trilochan Ling. (Kashi Khand, ibid).
The three rivers mentioned above
join together in a Teerth called Pilpila Teerth. It is believed that
taking a bath in Pilpila Teerth and having darshan of Trilochan is considered
very auspicious.
Performing pooja/archana of
Trilochan on all Ashtami and Chaturdashi days are auspicious. In Vaishaka
Month (April 20-May 20) Shukla Paksha Tritheeya (third day after Amavasya),
also known as Akshay Tritheeya is a very very auspicious day and people who
observe vrath (fast) on that day and perform Shraadh Karma (rituals towards
their forefathers) attain high level of enlightenment and obtain blessings of
their ancestors and Gods.
In Kashi Khand, besides Pilpila
Teerth, there is mention of Padodak Koop (well). This Koop is still existing in
the temple premises. Pilpila Teerth is existing in the form of Pilpila
Koop very near to Trilochan temple. While the Padodak well has been kept
covered, there is a pump attached to the well, with the help of which water is
drawn.
Location of the Temple
Trilochaneshwar Temple is located at
A-2/80, Trilochan Ghat. The temple is approachable from Birla Hospital
after Machhodari upto which place, devotees can travel by Auto or Cycle Rickshaw.
Alternatively, they can have a boat ride upto Trilochan Ghat and climb the
steps. This temple also houses Varanasi Devi which finds mention in Kashi
Khand, Chapter 33.
TYPES OF POOJAS
The temple is open for worship 05.30
a.m. to 12.00 noon and 05.00 p.m. to 11 p.m. Mangala Aarti is performed
at 05.30 a.m. and Shayan Aarti at 11.00 p.m.
Taking bath in Padodak Koop on
Akshay Tritheeya day and performing pooja of Trilochan is very auspicious and
there is heavy rush on the above day even now.
Jal Shringar is done on Akshay
Tritheeya Day in the evening which is very well worshipped by devotees.
For doing special pooja etc., it is
advisable to consult the Poojari before hand.
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