The 12 Jyotirlinga Temples are a set of sacred Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. Each Jyotirlinga represents a manifestation of Lord Shiva in the form of a divine light or “linga.”
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Dwaraka is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which are the holiest Hindu shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is located in the town of Dwarka, Gujarat, India, and is one of the two Jyotirlingas located in Gujarat. History of Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Dwaraka: The history of Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Dwarka is long and complex. The…
Grishneshwar Temple is considered the last or 12th Jyotirlinga on the earth. It is located in a village known as Verul which is about 30 km. west side of Aurangabad. It was built in the 18th century. History of Grishneshwar Temple: Originally this place was a settlement of Naga tribes also known as “varul” in…
Kedarnath temple is one of the holiest jyotirlingas and one among Char Dham Yatra located in Garhwal, a snow-covered area of the Himalayan range, Uttarakhand, India. Due to extreme weather conditions, this jyotirlingas can be visited only for six months in a year. From the month of Vaisakhi (end of April) to Ashwin (autumn full moon in November)….
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is one of the ancient Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Trimbakeshwar takes the tenth position out of twelve jyotirlingas, it is located in the town of Trimbak, Nasik district of Maharashtra, India. We all are aware that Lord Shiva is abhisheka Priya and we use water during abhisheka but the lord…
Kashi Vishwanath Temple: One of the Oldest Temples (continuously inhabited city in the world) and Lord shiva’s favorite and the most sacred of all Hindu temples is Vishwanath Temple. It is located on the Ganges River banks of Varanasi city (oldest civilized city). Hindus believe if we immerse the ashes of our ancestors in the…
Aundha Nagnath Temple, one among 12 Jyothirlingas located at Hingoli district of Maharashtra is said to be built by Yudhishthira, the eldest of the Pandavas. The present structure is beleived to be built 1500 years ago. “Amardakamidam Kashi Dughdeyamkila Jahnave! Vishwesho Naganadhoyam, Bhawani Kanakeshwara!!” Significance Aundha Nagnath Temple: When Dakshaprajapati performed yagna, Lord Shiva was…
Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas located in Tamil Nadu, India on the island of Rameshwaram. In another name it is also known as Rameshwaram temple. The three most revered saints in the history who sang about the grandeur of this temple are Sundarar, Appar and Tirungnana Sambandar. Amongst Hindu temples the Ramanathaswamy…
Bhimashankar Temple: Located deep inside the thick forests of the Sahyadri hills in the Pune district of Maharashtra, this is not merely a temple; it is a sacred home, a historical wonder, and a paradise of natural beauty all mixed together in one. I guarantee as your private guide that you’ll depart with a heart…
Baba Baidyanath Temple also known as Vaidyanath Jyotirlingam (although there is a dispute of another location with same name) is one among the sacred 11 Jyothirlingas and one among 51 Shakti Peethas. It is one of the ancient holy residences of Lord Shiva. There is some controversy about the exact location. It is claimed it…
