Trivatinath Temple - त्रिवटीनाथ मंदिर

Trivatinath Temple, or Trivatinath Mahadev Temple, is a famous ancient Hindu Shiva temple in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh. Due to the appearance of Shivling between three banyan trees, it was named Trivati. Apart from this, a 60 feet high statue of Bholenath has been installed in the ancient Trivatinath temple. This statue remains the center of faith and attraction among the people. The special thing is that Bareilly is already known as Nathnagari because there is a temple of Bhagwan Shiva in every direction of the city.

History behind Trivatinath Temple
The Trivatinath temple was built in the middle of the 14th century when a cowherd saw Bhagwan Shiva smiling while standing under a banyan tree. When the cowherd woke up, he saw a shining Shiva Linga placed at the exact spot where he had seen the Bhagwan standing. A temple of Bhagwan Shiva was built there and it came to be known as Trivatinath Temple. Today, it is one of the famous religious places in Bareilly.

Other worshiped idols in and around Trivatinath Temple:
❀ In the year 1981, the structure was renovated and idols of other Hindu deities like Devi Bhagwati, Kali, Lakshmi, Krishna etc. were also installed.
❀ The area around the temple has been renovated and furnished with a vast carpet of green grass.
❀ Owing to the beautiful location, it attracts a large number of visitors on a daily basis.

Main festival at Trivatinath Temple
Major Hindu festivals like Maha Shivratri, Ganesh Chaturthi, Janmashtami, Navratri etc. are celebrated in a grand manner at Trivatinath Temple.

How to reach Trivatinath Temple?
Trivatinath Temple is situated in the heart of Bareilly city and thus, it has a well established connection between roadways and railways. It is easily accessible by hiring local transit services like buses, cabs or autos.