12 Jyotirlingas In India That Every Shiv Devotee Must Visit

Posted on Wednesday, July 13th, 2022 by Pawanpreet Kaur 2 comments

The Jyotirlingas in India is said to be incredibly powerful and offer pilgrims the opportunity to connect with Shiva in a very spiritual way. A Shiva Jyotirlinga is a divine light that is said to represent the supreme God Shiva. This natural phenomenon is said to be found at various sacred sites across the country and devotees often travel to these holy sites during specific times in order to receive blessings from the deity.

The Jyotirlingas in India are also known as the Lingams of Light, which represent the cosmic energy of Lord Shiva. It is believed that worshipping at these temples can help one to attain salvation and can invoke the blessings of Lord Shiva and get enlightened.

So, let’s amplify the 12 utmost important Jyotirlinga temples in India, which are said to represent the twelve forms of Lord Shiva. These temples are located in different parts of India, from Uttarkhand in the north to Tamil Nadu in the south, having their own unique history and legendary connection with Lord Shiva.

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1. Shree Somnath Jyotirling Temple	Gujarat
2. Shree Mallikarjuna Jyotirling Temple	Andhra Pradesh
3. Shree Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling Temple	Madhya Pradesh
4. Shree Omkareshwar Jyotirling Temple	Madhya Pradesh
5. Shree Kedarnath Jyotirling Temple	Uttarakhand
6. Shree Bhimashankar Jyotirling Temple	Maharashtra
7. Shree Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirling Temple	Varanasi
8. Shree Trimbakeshwar Jyotirling Temple	Maharashtra
9. Shree Nageshwar Jyotirling Temple	Gujarat
10. Shree Baidyanath Jyotirling Temple	Jharkhand
11. Shree Ramanathaswamy Jyotirling Temple	Tamil Nadu
12. Shree Grishneshwar Jyotirling Temple	Maharashtra

1. Shree Somnath Jyotirling Temple – Gujarat

The first and the oldest Jyotirlinga in India, Shree Somnath Jyotirling Temple was first built by Lord Soma out of sandalwood, the Moon-god. It is believed that this Shiva Jyotirlinga was destroyed and rebuilt several times. After several reconstructions, the final building was built by Mahipala Deva, the Solanki king of Gujarat in 1308 and the lingam was later placed by his son Khengara between 1331-1351. Today, it is one of the holiest Jyotirlingas in India and also one of the richest temples in India where Shiva devotees are said to have an enthralling spiritual experience that connects mind, soul, and body together.

3 Facts About Somnath Jyotirlinga In India

Timings: 6:00 am – 9:30 pm (Aarti Timings 7:00 am, 12:00 pm and 7:00 pm)

Nearest Airport: Diu Airport (84 km away)

Best Time To Visit: October to March

Other Places To Visit Nearby: Somnath Beach, Paanch Pandav Gufa, Laxminarayan Temple, Suraj Mandir, Triveni Sangam Temple, and Chorwad Beach

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2. Shree Mallikarjuna Jyotirling Temple – Andhra Pradesh

The history of this Shiva Jyotirlinga dates back to ancient times, and there are many legends associated with it. One legend says that the sage Agastya came to Srisailam to perform a yajna (fire sacrifice), and during the course of the yajna, he invoked Lord Shiva. Shiva was pleased with Agastya’s devotion and appeared to him in the form of Mallikarjuna. Another legend says that Parvati, the consort of Shiva, once came to Srisailam in order to perform penance to achieve Shiva as her husband. While she was performing her penance, a demon named Bhandasura tried to disturb her, but she defeated him with the help of Mallikarjuna.

3 Facts About Mallikarjuna Jyotirnlinga In India

Timings: 5:30 am – 9:30 pm

Nearest Airport: Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (43.5 km away)

Best Time To Visit: October to February

Other Places To Visit Nearby: Akka Mahadevi Caves, Mallela Theertham, Bhramaramba Devi Temple, Shikaresvara Temple, Sakshi Ganapathi Temple

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3. Shree Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling Temple – Madhya Pradesh

One of the mighty and holy Jyotirlingas in India, Shree Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling Temple is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The temple is situated on the banks of the Shipra river and was built in the 6th century AD by King Vikramaditya. However, the present structure of this Shiva Jyotirlinga was built in the 17th century by Ranoji Shinde. Every year devotees from all over the country visit this Shiva Jyotirlinga and offer their prayers to Lord Shiva. The temple complex also includes a museum, which houses a collection of artefacts from various periods of the temple’s history.

3 Facts About Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga In India

Timings: 3:00 am – 11:00 pm

Nearest Airport: Indore Airport (57.2 km away)

Best Time To Visit: October to March

Other Places To Visit Nearby: Sarafa Bazar, Rajwada Indore, Treasure Island Mall, Pipliyapala Regional Park, Patalpani Waterfalls, Mystery Rooms, Indore

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4. Shree Omkareshwar Jyotirling Temple – Madhya Pradesh

One of the spectacular and majestic Jyotirlingas in India, Shree Omkareshwar Temple is located in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh that lies on an island called Mandhata. This Shiva Jyotirlinga has been mentioned in many ancient scriptures like the Puranas and the Epics and it is believed that this is the place where Lord Shiva appeared to Sage Durvasa. The temple is built in the North Indian architectural style, with a Sanctum sanctorum that houses the main deity, and several other smaller shrines and halls.

3 Facts About Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga In India

Timings: 5:00 am – 9:30 pm

Nearest Airport: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport (84.1 km away)

Best Time To Visit: September to March

Other Places To Visit Nearby: Ahilya Ghat, 24 Avatar Group Of Temples, Gauri Somnath Temple, Kajal Rani Cave, Mamleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Omkareshwar Parikrama

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5. Shree Kedarnath Jyotirling Temple – Uttarakhand

Found by Pandavas and built by Adi Shankara in the 8th century CE, Shree Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple is one of the most important Jyotirlingas in India. This Shiva Jyotirlinga is located in the Himalayan Mountains, on the banks of the Mandakini River, at an altitude of around 3,583 m (11,755 ft). The temple is located in the Himalayan Mountains, on the banks of the Mandakini River, at an altitude of 3,583 m (11,755 ft). The temple is believed to have been constructed by Adi Shankaracharya, who is also said to have installed a lingam at the temple.

3 Facts About Kedarnath Jyotirlinga In India

Timings: 4:00 am – 9:00 pm

Nearest Airport: Jolly Grant International Airport Dehradun (222.4 km away)

Best Time To Visit: April to June

Other Places To Visit Nearby: Vasuki Tal Lake, Triyuginarayan Temple, Guptkashi, Kalimat Almora, Ukhimath, Deoria Tal, Chopta, Tungnath, Rudraprayag

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