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.