12 Jyotirlinga and their Significance

By- Srushti sharma

The renowned Somnath Temple, located near a confluence of three rivers, is a major pilgrimage site in Gujarat.

 Somnath Jyotirlinga 

The Mallikarjunaswamy Temple in Srisailam is famous for its Mahashivratri celebrations and is a significant Shiva temple in South India.

Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga: 

Situated by the Rudra Sagar lake, the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain attracts a large number of devotees daily and is a highlight of the Kumbh Mela.

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga 

Located on the holy island of Omkareshwar, this shrine draws devotees throughout the year with its self-manifested linga.

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga 

Also known as Baba Dham, this shrine in Parali (or sometimes Deogarh or Baijnath) is believed to have been a place of worship for tantrics in the past.

Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga 

One of the oldest shrines, the Nageshvar Temple is located in a forest mentioned in ancient texts.

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga 

Situated in the mountains of Uttarakhand, Kedarnath is one of the four major pilgrimage centers forming the Char Dham circuit.

Kedareshwar Jyotirlinga 

 A lesser-known pilgrimage center, is home to one of the twelve jyotirlingas and is located in the town of Trimbak.

Tryambakeshwar Jyotirlinga 

Known for its magnificent architecture, the Rameswaram Temple is a popular destination in India housing a jyotirlinga.

Rameshwar Jyotirlinga 

Named after the demon Bhima who was defeated by Shiva, this shrine near Pune is a significant pilgrimage site in Maharashtra.

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga 

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is renowned for its grand aartis, especially during festivals like Mahashivratri.

Visweshwar Jyotirlinga 

Located near Devagiri and Aurangabad, Grishneshwar is mentioned in ancient texts as one of the twelve jyotirlingas.

Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga