Sant Nivruttinath Maharaj Samadhi
Nashik, Maharashtra · temple
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- Entry FeeFree Entry
In the temple town of Trimbak, a short walk from the great Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga and set against the green flank of Brahmagiri hill, stands the samadhi mandir of Sant Nivruttinath Maharaj — for the Warkari and Nath traditions of Maharashtra, one of the most beloved shrines in the state. Nivruttinath (by tradition c. 1273–1297) was the eldest of the four saint-siblings of Apegaon and Alandi, and is revered above all as the elder brother and spiritual guru of Sant Dnyaneshwar, the poet-philosopher whose Dnyaneshwari illuminated the Bhagavad Gita in Marathi. It is believed that Nivruttinath received initiation into the Nath sampradaya from his own guru Gahininath here in the Brahmagiri country, and later guided Dnyaneshwar onto the path that shaped the entire Bhakti movement in the Deccan.
Where to Eat Nearby
- ✦Pure-veg bhojanalayas and khanavals near the Trimbakeshwar temple precinct (satvik Maharashtrian thalis)
- ✦Jain / no-onion-no-garlic pilgrim thali houses in Trimbak town (ask for the pure-veg plate)
- ✦Poha, sabudana khichdi and chai stalls around the temple square
About
In the temple town of Trimbak, a short walk from the great Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga and set against the green flank of Brahmagiri hill, stands the samadhi mandir of Sant Nivruttinath Maharaj — for the Warkari and Nath traditions of Maharashtra, one of the most beloved shrines in the state.
- Nivruttinath (by tradition c.
- 1273–1297) was the eldest of the four saint-siblings of Apegaon and Alandi, and is revered above all as the elder brother and spiritual guru of Sant Dnyaneshwar, the poet-philosopher whose Dnyaneshwari illuminated the Bhagavad Gita in Marathi.
- It is believed that Nivruttinath received initiation into the Nath sampradaya from his own guru Gahininath here in the Brahmagiri country, and later guided Dnyaneshwar onto the path that shaped the entire Bhakti movement in the Deccan.
- The shrine marks the spot where, tradition holds, Nivruttinath took sanjivan samadhi after the passing of his younger siblings, returning to the sacred hill where his own spiritual life had begun.
- The temple is modest and serene rather than monumental — a stone sanctum, a quiet sabha-mandap, the constant murmur of abhangs and the ektara, and pilgrims prostrating before the saint's samadhi.
- For Warkaris it is a living centre, not a monument: through the year dindis (walking pilgrim groups) arrive singing, and the great annual Nivruttinath Maharaj Yatra draws lakhs of devotees who process with palkhis and bhajan.
- Because it sits within the Trimbakeshwar pilgrimage circuit, most visitors pair the samadhi with the Jyotirlinga, the Kushavarta kund (the ceremonial source of the Godavari) and the climb toward Brahmagiri.
- Dress modestly, remove footwear at the entrance, and expect the shrine to be busiest during the yatra and on ekadashi days.
- It is an easy day-trip roughly 28 km from Nashik city.
- For food, Trimbak is a temple town where pure-vegetarian, alcohol-free eating is the norm around the shrines.
- Simple bhojanalayas and khanavals near the Trimbakeshwar precinct serve satvik Maharashtrian thalis — bhakri or chapati, pithla, varan-bhaat, seasonal bhaji and shrikhand — and many run pilgrim-friendly Jain and no-onion-no-garlic options; ask for the pure-veg or Jain plate to be sure.
- You will also find poha, sabudana khichdi and vada, misal (ask specifically for the pure-veg house), and hot chai and kokum sherbet at the stalls.
- For a wider spread of pure-veg restaurants, carry back to Nashik city, 28 km away.
Timings & Entry Fee
Verified: August 2026
Location & How to Reach
Address
Nivruttinath Maharaj Samadhi Mandir, near Trimbakeshwar Temple, at the foot of Brahmagiri, Trimbak, Nashik, Maharashtra, 422212
How to Reach: Trimbak is about 28 km west of Nashik city. State transport (MSRTC) buses and shared jeeps run frequently from Nashik's CBS/Old bus stand to Trimbak; taxis and autos are readily available. The samadhi mandir is a short walk from the Trimbakeshwar temple within the town. Nearest railhead is Nashik Road (~35 km); nearest airport is Nashik (Ozar).
More places in Nashik
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga TempleOne of the twelve Jyotirlingas, near the Godavari's source at Brahmagiri — a Peshwa-era black-basalt shrine with a rare three-faced lingam, ~28km from Nashik.
- RamkundThe most sacred bathing tank on the Godavari at Panchavati, where by tradition Rama bathed and immersed his father Dasharatha's remains — a principal Simhastha Kumbh royal-bath site.
- Kushavarta KundThe sacred stepped tank at Trimbak revered as the true source of the Godavari, where the river re-emerges after Gautama Rishi's penance.
- Kalaram TemplePanchavati's grandest shrine — a late-18th-century black-basalt temple to Rama with an 84-pillar arcade, built by Sardar Odhekar on the Ramayana trail.
- Panchavati Sacred PrecinctThe old riverside quarter on the Godavari's north bank in Nashik, the anchor of the city's Ramayana trail and its densest cluster of temples and ghats.
- Sita GufaA narrow underground rock cave in Panchavati beside the Kalaram Temple where, by tradition, Sita sheltered before her abduction — reached by steep steps to shrines of Rama, Sita, Lakshmana and a Shiva linga.
- Kapaleshwar Mahadev TempleNashik's oldest and most revered Shiva temple, uniquely with no Nandi bull before the linga, set on a rise above the Godavari at Panchavati.
- Saptashrungi Devi Temple, VaniHilltop Shakti Peeth on the seven Sahyadri peaks at Vani, where the self-manifest 18-armed goddess is revered — a major Nashik day-trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was Sant Nivruttinath?
Nivruttinath (by tradition c. 1273-1297) was a Nath-Warkari saint and, most famously, the elder brother and spiritual guru of Sant Dnyaneshwar. He was initiated into the Nath sampradaya and is believed to have guided Dnyaneshwar, whose Dnyaneshwari shaped Maharashtra's Bhakti movement.
Why is the samadhi at Trimbak?
Tradition holds that Nivruttinath's spiritual life began in the Brahmagiri country around Trimbak, and that he took sanjivan samadhi here. The shrine at the foot of Brahmagiri marks that spot and has become a major Warkari pilgrimage centre.
Can I visit it together with Trimbakeshwar?
Yes. The samadhi mandir is a short walk from the Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga temple, and most visitors combine it with the Kushavarta kund and the Brahmagiri climb as a single day-trip from Nashik, about 28 km away.
Where can I eat vegetarian food near the Nivruttinath samadhi?
Trimbak is a temple town where pure-vegetarian, alcohol-free food is the norm. Bhojanalayas and khanavals near the Trimbakeshwar precinct serve satvik Maharashtrian thalis, and many offer Jain or no-onion-no-garlic plates - just ask for the pure-veg option. Stalls sell poha, sabudana and chai.
Is there an entry fee or dress code?
There is no entry fee. As at any active shrine, dress modestly, remove footwear at the entrance, and be mindful during the busy annual yatra and on ekadashi days.