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			{{Short description\|Hill in the Western Ghats}}
			{{for\|other places with the same name\|Brahmagiri (disambiguation)}}
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	~~{{for\|other places with the same name\|Brahmagiri (disambiguation)}}~~
	{{Infobox mountain		{{Infobox mountain
	\| name = Brahmagiri hill		\| name = Brahmagiri hill
	\| native_name = ब्रह्मगिरी पर्वत~~, महाराष्ट्र~~		\| native_name = {{native name list \|tag1=mr\|name1=ब्रह्मगिरी पर्वत \|}}
	\| ~~native_name_lang = mr~~
	\| photo = Bhamhagiri hill Nasik.jpg		\| photo = Bhamhagiri hill Nasik.jpg
	\| photo_caption = ~~A view Bhamhagiri~~ hill near ~~Trambakeshwar from East side~~.		\| photo_caption = Brahmagiri hill as seen near Trimbak city.
	\| elevation_ft = 4248		\| elevation_ft = 4248
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	'''Brahmagiri''' is a ~~mountain range~~ in the [[Western Ghats]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.mustseeindia.com/Trimbakeshwar-Brahmagiri-Hill/attraction/14028 \|title=Location \|access-date=2014-08-26 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826160935/http://www.mustseeindia.com/Trimbakeshwar-Brahmagiri-Hill/attraction/14028 \|archive-date=2014-08-26 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> It is situated in [[Nashik District]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India\|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. [[Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple]] is located near this place. The origin of the ~~sacred~~ [[Godavari ~~river~~]] is near Trimbak. It flows for {{convert\|1465\|km\|mi}}, first eastwards across the [[Deccan Plateau]] then turns southeast, entering the [[West Godavari district]] and [[East Godavari district]] of Andhra Pradesh, until it splits into two watercourses that widen into a large [[river delta]] and flow into the Bay of Bengal.<ref>{{cite web		'''Brahmagiri''' is a hill in the [[Western Ghats]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://www.mustseeindia.com/Trimbakeshwar-Brahmagiri-Hill/attraction/14028 \|title=Location \|access-date=2014-08-26 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826160935/http://www.mustseeindia.com/Trimbakeshwar-Brahmagiri-Hill/attraction/14028 \|archive-date=2014-08-26 \|url-status=dead }}</ref> It is situated in [[Nashik District]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India\|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. [[Trimbakeshwar Lord Shiva Temple]] is located near this place. The origin of the [[Godavari River]], which Hindus consider sacred, is near Trimbak. It flows for {{convert\|1465\|km\|mi}}, first eastwards across the [[Deccan Plateau]] then turns southeast, entering the [[West Godavari district]] and [[East Godavari district]] of Andhra Pradesh, until it splits into two watercourses that widen into a large [[river delta]] and flow into the Bay of Bengal.<ref>{{cite web
	\|url=http://www.whereincity.com/india/tamilnadu/rivers.php		\|url=http://www.whereincity.com/india/tamilnadu/rivers.php
	\|title=Ponnaiyar		\|title=Ponnaiyar
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	==Location==		==Location==

	Brahmagiri, the hill (giri) of Lord Brahma, appear in many mythological and legendary documents. ~~Legend says~~ that the ~~saint Gautam~~ and his wife Ahalya resided on this hill. Saint Gautam worshiped Lord Shiva to bring Ganga in this hill. This river is known as River Gautami in the Brahmagiri hills.		Brahmagiri, the hill (giri) of Lord [[Brahma]], appear in many mythological and legendary documents. The [[Puranas]] state that the [[Gautama Maharishi]] and his wife [[Ahalya]] resided on this hill. Saint Gautam worshiped [[Lord Shiva\|Shiva]], one of the main deities in Hinduism, to bring [[Ganga]] in this hill. This river is known as River Gautami in the Brahmagiri hills.

	The undulated terrains of Brahmagiri are challenging spots for adventurous travels like nature walk and trekking. There are many trekking trails nestled among the woody trees. The ranges are rich with natural attractions and scenic spots.		The undulated terrains of Brahmagiri are challenging spots for adventurous travels like nature walk and trekking. There are many trekking trails nestled among the woody trees. The ranges are rich with natural attractions and scenic spots.

	Brahmagiri hill is considered as a huge form of Lord Shiva and hence the mountain climbing was considered as a sin at that time. In the year 1908, Seth Lalchand Jashodanand Bhambhani of [[Karachi]] and Seth Ganeshdas built 500 steps of stone at a cost of Rs. 40,000. This has facilitated easy access to Brahmagiri. The water flows in three directions on the mountain. The one flowing towards east becomes [[Godavari ~~river~~]], one flowing towards the south is [[Vaitarna river]] and the one flowing towards the west is called the west-flowing Ganga and meets Godavari near Chakra Tirth. River Ahilya meets Godavari in front of the Trimbakeshwar temple. Childless families worship at the Ahilya sangam and it is believed that they do get a child.		Brahmagiri hill is considered as a huge form of Lord Shiva and hence the mountain climbing was considered as a sin at that time. In the year 1908, Seth Lalchand Jashodanand Bhambhani of [[Karachi]] (now in [[Pakistan]]) and Seth Ganeshdas built 500 steps of stone at a cost of Rs. 40,000. This has facilitated easy access to Brahmagiri. The water flows in three directions on the mountain. The one flowing towards east becomes [[Godavari River]], the one flowing towards the south is [[Vaitarna river]] and the one flowing towards the west is called the west-flowing Ganga and meets Godavari near Chakra Tirth. River Ahilya meets Godavari in front of the [[Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga]] temple. Childless families worship at the Ahilya sangam and it is believed that they do get a child.

	The first peak of Sahyadri is called Brahmadri. The story associated with this is that Shankar was pleased with Brahmadev and said "I shall be known by your name". Hence it is called as Brahmagiri. The mountain is 1800 feet high. Its height from sea level is 4248 feet. Five peaks of this mountain are called Sadyo-Jata, Vamdev, Aghora, Ishana and Tat-Purusha and are considered as five mouths of the Lord Shiva and they are worshipped.<ref>[http://timesofhindu.com/brahmagiri-mountain-at-shri-trimbakeshwar-temple-nasik-maharashtra/ Brahmagiri mountain at Shri Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nasik, Maharashtra]</ref>		The first peak of Sahyadri is called ''Brahmadri''. The story associated with this is that Shankar was pleased with Brahmadev and said "I shall be known by your name". Hence it is called as Brahmagiri. The mountain is 1800 feet high. Its height from sea level is 4248 feet. Five peaks of this mountain are called Sadyo-Jata, Vamdev, Aghora, Ishana and Tat-Purusha and are considered as five mouths of the Lord Shiva and they are worshipped.<ref>[http://timesofhindu.com/brahmagiri-mountain-at-shri-trimbakeshwar-temple-nasik-maharashtra/ Brahmagiri mountain at Shri Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nasik, Maharashtra]</ref>

	==Brahmagiri hill==		==Brahmagiri hill==
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	From Trimbakeshwar, through regular steps, Ganga dwar is reached and the Gorakshanath cave which is end of Trimbakeshwar. Now again while climbing down, there is a road going towards Brahmagiri towards right. Following this route one reaches the carved steps in the rocks. The steps are very good even in the recent times. They were blown off by Britishers in 1818 but later on, they were rebuilt somewhere before India gained independence. From the base village, Brahmagiri is around 450 to 500 meters elevated		From Trimbakeshwar, through regular steps, Ganga dwar is reached and the Gorakshanath cave which is end of Trimbakeshwar. Now again while climbing down, there is a road going towards Brahmagiri towards right. Following this route one reaches the carved steps in the rocks. The steps are very good even in the recent times. They were blown off by Britishers in 1818 but later on, they were rebuilt somewhere before India gained independence. From the base village, Brahmagiri is around 450 to 500 meters elevated

	From base village, it takes 45 minutes to see Ganga dwar, the Gorakshanath caves and 108 Swayambhu Mahadev caves and in the halfway while descending, the road towards Brahmagiri takes you till the top in around 45 minutes and almost 2 hours to see the fort completely. There are 2 temples on this fort the place which is believed to be the origin point of Godavari ~~river~~. From here, the river flows till Ganga dwar and then towards Kushavart teerth in Trimbakeshwar village.		From base village, it takes 45 minutes to see Ganga dwar, the Gorakshanath caves and 108 Swayambhu Mahadev caves and in the halfway while descending, the road towards Brahmagiri takes you till the top in around 45 minutes and almost 2 hours to see the fort completely. There are 2 temples on this fort the place which is believed to be the origin point of Godavari River. From here, the river flows till Ganga dwar and then towards Kushavart teerth in Trimbakeshwar village.

	One can reach this place by an ascent of about 750 steps made on concrete. There is a shrine dedicated to Goddess Ganga. The river appears here as coming out from the mouth of Nandi. Kolambika Devi temple and a group of 108 shivalings are seen nearby.		One can reach this place by an ascent of about 750 steps made on concrete. There is a shrine dedicated to Goddess Ganga. The river appears here as coming out from the mouth of Nandi. Kolambika Devi temple and a group of 108 shivalings are seen nearby.

	== Transportation ==		== Transportation ==
	Brahmagiri can be reached by bus from [[~~Nasik~~]] till [[Trimbak]]		Brahmagiri can be reached by bus from [[Nashik]] till [[Trimbak]]

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==
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	{{Western Ghats}}		{{Western Ghats}}

			[[File:Brahmagiri Peak.jpg\|thumb\|Brahmagiri Hill, The Tallest peak in Nashik city.Godavari River begins from this peak.]]
			[[File:Brahmagiri sight.jpg\|thumb\|Brahmagiri Hills, Cliff side view.]]

	[[Category:Tourist attractions in Nashik district]]		[[Category:Tourist attractions in Nashik district]]
	[[Category:Mountains of Maharashtra]]		[[Category:Mountains of Maharashtra]]
	~~[[File:Brahmagiri Peak.jpg\|thumb\|Brahmagiri Hill,The Tallest peak in Nashik city.Godavari River begins from this peak.]]~~
	~~[[File:Brahmagiri sight.jpg\|thumb\|Brahmagiri Hills,Cliff side view.]]~~

>User.invisible: Brahmagiri is not a Hindi name. Hindi is not spoken natively where Brahmagiri is situated. Marathi is the dominant language of Trimbakeshwar taluka where Brahmagiri is located.

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Brahmagiri is not a Hindi name. Hindi is not spoken natively where Brahmagiri is situated. Marathi is the dominant language of Trimbakeshwar taluka where Brahmagiri is located.

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{{for|other places with the same name|Brahmagiri (disambiguation)}}
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| name = Brahmagiri hill
| native_name = ब्रह्मगिरी पर्वत, महाराष्ट्र
| native_name_lang = mr
| photo = Bhamhagiri hill Nasik.jpg
| photo_caption = A view Bhamhagiri hill near Trambakeshwar from East side.
| elevation_ft = 4248
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| language = [[Marathi]]
| location = [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
| range = [[Western Ghats]]
| coordinates = {{coord|19|56|N|73|32|E|type:mountain}}
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'''Brahmagiri''' is a mountain range in the [[Western Ghats]] of [[Maharashtra]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.mustseeindia.com/Trimbakeshwar-Brahmagiri-Hill/attraction/14028 |title=Location |access-date=2014-08-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140826160935/http://www.mustseeindia.com/Trimbakeshwar-Brahmagiri-Hill/attraction/14028 |archive-date=2014-08-26 |url-status=dead }}</ref> It is situated in [[Nashik District]] in the [[India]]n [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Maharashtra]]. [[Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple]] is located near this place. The origin of the sacred [[Godavari river]] is near Trimbak. It flows for {{convert|1465|km|mi}}, first eastwards across the [[Deccan Plateau]] then turns southeast, entering the [[West Godavari district]] and [[East Godavari district]] of Andhra Pradesh, until it splits into two watercourses that widen into a large [[river delta]] and flow into the Bay of Bengal.<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://www.whereincity.com/india/tamilnadu/rivers.php
|title=Ponnaiyar
|publisher=Person unknown
|accessdate=2006-12-09
}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web
|url=http://columbia.thefreedictionary.com/Godavari+River
|title=Godavari River
|publisher=
|accessdate=2006-11-12
}}</ref>

==Location==

Brahmagiri, the hill (giri) of Lord Brahma, appear in many mythological and legendary documents. Legend says that the saint Gautam and his wife Ahalya resided on this hill. Saint Gautam worshiped Lord Shiva to bring Ganga in this hill. This river is known as River Gautami in the Brahmagiri hills.

The undulated terrains of Brahmagiri are challenging spots for adventurous travels like nature walk and trekking. There are many trekking trails nestled among the woody trees. The ranges are rich with natural attractions and scenic spots.

Brahmagiri hill is considered as a huge form of Lord Shiva and hence the mountain climbing was considered as a sin at that time. In the year 1908, Seth Lalchand Jashodanand Bhambhani of [[Karachi]] and Seth Ganeshdas built 500 steps of stone at a cost of Rs. 40,000. This has facilitated easy access to Brahmagiri. The water flows in three directions on the mountain. The one flowing towards east becomes [[Godavari river]], one flowing towards the south is [[Vaitarna river]] and the one flowing towards the west is called the west-flowing Ganga and meets Godavari near Chakra Tirth. River Ahilya meets Godavari in front of the Trimbakeshwar temple. Childless families worship at the Ahilya sangam and it is believed that they do get a child.

The first peak of Sahyadri is called Brahmadri. The story associated with this is that Shankar was pleased with Brahmadev and said "I shall be known by your name". Hence it is called as Brahmagiri. The mountain is 1800 feet high. Its height from sea level is 4248 feet. Five peaks of this mountain are called Sadyo-Jata, Vamdev, Aghora, Ishana and Tat-Purusha and are considered as five mouths of the Lord Shiva and they are worshipped.<ref>[http://timesofhindu.com/brahmagiri-mountain-at-shri-trimbakeshwar-temple-nasik-maharashtra/ Brahmagiri mountain at Shri Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nasik, Maharashtra]</ref>

==Brahmagiri hill==

Brahmagiri (1298 meters) is to the west of trimbakeshwar and this fort offers a commanding view of the Jawhar Mokhada region of Thane district. [[Trimbakeshwar]] itself is a place of worship because it is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.

From Trimbakeshwar, through regular steps, Ganga dwar is reached and the Gorakshanath cave which is end of Trimbakeshwar. Now again while climbing down, there is a road going towards Brahmagiri towards right. Following this route one reaches the carved steps in the rocks. The steps are very good even in the recent times. They were blown off by Britishers in 1818 but later on, they were rebuilt somewhere before India gained independence. From the base village, Brahmagiri is around 450 to 500 meters elevated

From base village, it takes 45 minutes to see Ganga dwar, the Gorakshanath caves and 108 Swayambhu Mahadev caves and in the halfway while descending, the road towards Brahmagiri takes you till the top in around 45 minutes and almost 2 hours to see the fort completely. There are 2 temples on this fort the place which is believed to be the origin point of Godavari river. From here, the river flows till Ganga dwar and then towards Kushavart teerth in Trimbakeshwar village.

One can reach this place by an ascent of about 750 steps made on concrete. There is a shrine dedicated to Goddess Ganga. The river appears here as coming out from the mouth of Nandi. Kolambika Devi temple and a group of 108 shivalings are seen nearby.

== Transportation ==
Brahmagiri can be reached by bus from [[Nasik]] till [[Trimbak]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Route of Bhamhagiri hill Nasik.jpg|Route of Pheri of Brahmhagiri hill Nasik
File:Gautam Rhushi Temple at Bhamhagiri hill Nasik.jpg|Gautam Rhushi Temple at Brahmhagiri hill Nasik
File:Anjineri fort Nasik.jpg|Anjineri fort near Brahmhagiri hill, Nasik
File:Panoramic view of Bhamhagiri hill Nasik.jpg|Panoramic view of Brahmhagiri hill Nasik
</gallery>
[[File:Monkey at Brahmagiri.jpg|thumb|A Monkey climbing at Brahmagiri hill.]]

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
*http://www.trimbakeshwar.net/ Information about various puja at trimbakeshwar
*{{cite web|url=http://www.nashik.com/travel/trimbakeshwar.html|title=Travel - Nashik.com - A complete guide of Nashik city|publisher=nashik.com|accessdate=2014-08-26|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121227092541/http://nashik.com/travel/trimbakeshwar.html|archive-date=2012-12-27|url-status=dead}}

{{Western Ghats}}

[[Category:Tourist attractions in Nashik district]]
[[Category:Mountains of Maharashtra]]
[[File:Brahmagiri Peak.jpg|thumb|Brahmagiri Hill,The Tallest peak in Nashik city.Godavari River begins from this peak.]]
[[File:Brahmagiri sight.jpg|thumb|Brahmagiri Hills,Cliff side view.]]