Mahashivratri 2021: From Kedarnath to Kashi Vishwanath, List of 12 Jyotirlinga Temples As Mentioned in the Shiva Purana
By KabirMarch 10, 2021
Shree Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple in Gir, Gujarat
Believed to be the first among the twelve Jyotirlingas, it is an important pilgrimage and tourist spot in Gujarat. Shiva is claimed to have appeared as a fiery column of light.
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Mallikarjuna Temple in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
According to the Hindu legend, Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of linga or lingam with jasmine, which is called Mallika locally. This is why Shiva is worshipped as Mallikarjuna.
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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Lord Shiva in the lingam form, is believed to be Swayambhu, deriving currents of power (Shakti) from within itself. The idol of Mahakaleshwar is known to be Dakshina Mukhi as it faces the south.
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Shri Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
It is on an island called Mandhata or Shivpuri in the Narmada river at Khandwa district in Madhya Pradesh. The shape of the island is said to be like the Devanagari ॐ symbol.
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Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar, Jharkhand
Vaidyanatha Jyotirlinga temple or Baba Baidyanath Dham is a temple complex consisting of the main temple of Baba Baidyanath, where the Jyotirlinga is installed, and 21 other temples.
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Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple in Pune, Maharashtra
The Bhimashankar temple located in the Pune district in Maharashtra is a composite of old and new structures in the Nagara style of architecture.
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Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
Ramanathaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the god Shiva located on Rameswaram island in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is also one of the twelve Jyotirlinga temples.
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Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Dwarka, Gujarat
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Dwarka. However, the actual location of the legendary forest of Darukavana, the holy Deodar forest, is debated.
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Shri Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
One of the most sacred Hindu pilgrimages is Kashi Vishwanath Temple, where the main deity is known by the name Shri Vishwanath, literally meaning 'Lord of the Universe.'
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Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga in Aurangabad, Maharashtra
The revered temple derives its name from the word 'Ghrneshwara' meaning "lord of compassion". It is located in Ellora (also called Verul).
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Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
Due to extreme weather conditions, the temple is open to the general public only between the months of April (Akshaya Tritiya) and November (Kartik Purnima).
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Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga in Nasik, Maharashtra
The ancient Hindu temple in the town of Trimbak was built by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao (Nanasaheb). The origin of the sacred Godavari river is near Trimbak.