Archive · 8 Sep 2026
₹17.34 Crore Shri Tryambakraj Replica Planned Ahead Of Kumbh
A new replica of Shri Tryambakraj will be built on an island near Trimbakeshwar.
The island is in the Gautami Godavari dam reservoir.
The project will cost ₹17.34 crore.
It is being planned before the Simhastha Mahakumbh Mela in 2027.
The replica is meant to attract more visitors.
Money will also be used for improving the area and adding electrical facilities.
Officials hope this will help local hotels, transport services and markets.
The tender has been issued, so construction is expected to begin soon.
A ₹17.34 crore Shri Tryambakraj replica will be built on an island in the Gautami Godavari dam reservoir.
The project is intended to promote tourism in the Trimbakeshwar area before the Simhastha Mahakumbh Mela 2027.
The sanctioned amount includes ₹9.98 crore for construction, ₹5.41 crore for area development and ₹1.94 crore for electrical facilities.
The Nashik Irrigation Department submitted the proposal, and the project tender has been issued.
Officials expect the project and related amenities to support tourism, employment and local businesses in the region.
- Who
- The Nashik district administration and Nashik Irrigation Department are overseeing the project, with guidance from Girish Mahajan.
- What
- A ₹17.34 crore replica of Shri Tryambakraj will be constructed, along with area development and electrical infrastructure.
- When
- The work is planned ahead of the Simhastha Mahakumbh Mela 2027; the tender has been issued and construction is expected to begin soon.
- Where
- On an island in the Gautami Godavari dam reservoir in the Trimbakeshwar area of Nashik.
- Why
- To boost tourism, improve facilities for visitors and support the organisation of the Kumbh Mela.
- Total project cost
- ₹17.34 crore
- Replica construction allocation
- ₹9.98 crore
- Area development allocation
- ₹5.41 crore
- Electrical facilities allocation
- ₹1.94 crore
- Funding source
- District Annual Plan
- Proposal submitted by
- Nashik Irrigation Department
- Expected event
- Simhastha Mahakumbh Mela 2027