Maha Shivratri: Embark The Spiritual Journey With Jyotirlingas
Adobes of Lord Shiva
The 12 Jyotirlingas are revered shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Hinduism. They are considered to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva and are scattered across India.
Somnath Jyotirlinga, Gujarat
Located in the western state of Gujarat, Somnath is believed to be the first among the 12 Jyotirlingas.
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, Andhra Pradesh
Situated in the Srisailam hills of Andhra Pradesh, Mallikarjuna is one of the most visited Jyotirlingas.
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Madhya Pradesh
Mahakaleshwar, located in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain is believed to be the holiest of all the Jyotirlingas.
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Madhya Pradesh
Omkareshwar, also in Madhya Pradesh, is situated on an island shaped like the holy Om symbol.
Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga, Uttar Pradesh
Varanasi, in Uttar Pradesh, is home to the Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga, one of the most renowned Shiva temples in India.
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga, Uttarakhand
Nestled in the Himalayas of Uttarakhand, Kedarnath is one of the most challenging Jyotirlingas to visit due to its high-altitude location.
Rameswaram Jyotirlinga, Tamil Nadu
Located on Rameswaram island in Tamil Nadu, this Jyotirlinga is associated with Lord Rama and is a popular pilgrimage destination.
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gujarat
Situated in Dwarka, Gujarat, Nageshwar is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva resided as the Lord of Serpents.
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, Maharashtra
Bhimashankar, situated in the Sahyadri mountains of Maharashtra, is known for its natural beauty and serenity.
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Maharashtra
Trimbakeshwar, also in Maharashtra, is the only Jyotirlinga where the three forms of Lord Shiva - Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh - are worshipped together.
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, Maharashtra
Grishneshwar, located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, is known for its unique architectural style.
Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga, Jharkhand
Situated in Deoghar, Jharkhand, Vaidyanath is associated with the story of Ravana, the ten-headed king of Lanka.
Dwadash Jyotirlinga Yatra
Visiting all 12 Jyotirlingas is considered a sacred pilgrimage for Hindus, known as the Dwadash Jyotirlinga Yatra.