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.”
Omkareshwar Temple of Jyotirlinga: Omkareshwar (Lord of the heavenly sound “Om”) Among the most powerful Hindu temples consecrated to Lord Shiva is Jyotirlinga. It lies on an island named Shivapuri at the banks of Narmada river. It forms a striking resemblance to the Hindu heavenly alphabet “Om” in shape, except that it has an “overhead”….
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga or Mahakal Temple is said to be among the twelve Jyotirlingas in India. History reveals that this temple, located in the Madhya Pradesh state’s Ujjain city, is one of the oldest temples in that particular state. Some regard this Shiv Linga as swayambhu, or “originated or found in soil.” Moreover, this Shiv Linga…
Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Swamy Temple Srisailam, sitting aloft in the Nallamala Hills, within the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Visualize a strong fort that is also a divine abode to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati! This temple is even more special since it’s regarded as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas (very unique incarnations of…
Somnath Jyotirling Temple is situated in Prabhas Patan, a beautiful town close to Veraval in the Saurashtra area on the western coast of Gujarat, India. It is not a temple like any other; it is the first and most significant of the twelve special residences of Lord Shiva, known as Jyotirlingas, throughout India. Isn’t that…
2 Jyotirlingas in India – Twelve Sacred Shrines of Lord Shiva: In Hindu Mythology, Lord Shiva is treated as the supreme god. He is called the destroyer, powerful, one among the Trinity (Brahma, Vishnu, Maheshwar) gods. People who worship Lord Shiva are called Shaivas. He is worshiped in an iconic form in the local word…
