12 Jyotirlingas In India Temples Of Lord Shiva

 

The 12 Jyotirlingas are a group of Hindu temples dedicated to the god Shiva. They are considered to be the most sacred Shiva temples in India. The word "Jyotirlinga" literally means "pillar of light". Each Jyotirlinga is said to be a manifestation of the infinite light of Shiva.

The 12 Jyotirlingas

·         Somnath in Gujarat

Somnath Jyotirlinga temple in Gujarat

·         Mallikarjuna in Andhra Pradesh

Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga temple in Andhra Pradesh

·         Mahakaleshwar in Madhya Pradesh

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Madhya Pradesh

·         Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Madhya Pradesh

·         Baidyanath in Jharkhand

Baidyanath Jyotirlinga temple in Jharkhand

·         Bhimashankar in Maharashtra

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga temple in Maharashtra

·         Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu

Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga temple in Tamil Nadu

·         Nageshwar in Gujarat

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Gujarat

·         Kashi Vishwanath in Uttar Pradesh

 

Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga temple in Uttar Pradesh

·         Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Maharashtra

·         Kedarnath in Uttarakhand

 

Kedarnath Jyotirlinga temple in Uttarakhand

·         Grishneshwar in Maharashtra

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Maharashtra

The 12 Jyotirlingas are spread across different parts of India. Some of them are located in remote areas, while others are more accessible. However, all of them are places of great religious importance for Hindus.

The biggest Jyotirlinga is the Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga in Varanasi. It is a massive lingam that is said to be 5 meters tall and 3 meters in diameter. The temple is also one of the most popular pilgrimage sites in India.

If you are interested in Hindu spirituality, then a visit to one of the 12 Jyotirlingas is a must. It is an opportunity to experience the power and beauty of Shiva, and to connect with your own spiritual side.