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Lord Shiva and Brahmagiri Mountain: (ब्रह्मगिरि)

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Lord Shiva relieved devotee sage Gautama (as a result of his penance in the
Brahmagiri Mountain) from the false accusation of brahmanas and released river Ganga (Gautami Ganga or Godavari) from his matted hairs. Lord Shiva then abided there as Tryambakeshwara Jyotirlinga.
(Shiva Purana - Koti Rudra Samhita - 24 to 27)
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Nashik -
Tryambakeshwar Temple
(Nashik district, Maharashtra)
Nashik Tryambakeshwar Temple is identified with the Tryambakeshwara Jyotirlinga mentioned in the Shiva Purana.