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🕉 12 Jyotirlingas of India

Discover all twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva with complete travel guides, temple timings, history, route information, pilgrimage details and nearby attractions.

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What are Jyotirlingas?

According to the Shiva Purana, the twelve Jyotirlingas are sacred manifestations of Lord Shiva. They symbolize the infinite pillar of divine light associated with Shiva's supreme cosmic form.

Millions of devotees undertake the sacred Jyotirlinga Yatra. Each temple has its own mythology, architecture, rituals and festivals.

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Somnath Jyotirlinga

Somnath Jyotirlinga

📍 Prabhas Patan, Gir Somnath, Gujarat

The first Jyotirlinga situated on the Arabian Sea coast and one of the most sacred Shiva temples in India.

  • 🗓 Best Time: October to March
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga

Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga

📍 Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas located on the Nallamala Hills at Srisailam.

  • 🗓 Best Time: October to February
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

📍 Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Famous for its Bhasma Aarti and one of the most visited Shiva temples in India.

  • 🗓 Best Time: October to March
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

📍 Omkareshwar, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh

Located on Mandhata Island in the Narmada River, shaped like the sacred Om.

  • 🗓 Best Time: October to March
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga

Kedarnath Jyotirlinga

📍 Kedarnath, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand

Situated in the Himalayas and one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in India.

  • 🗓 Best Time: May to October
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga

📍 Pune District, Maharashtra

Located amidst dense forests and famous for its wildlife sanctuary.

  • 🗓 Best Time: October to February
Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga

Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga

📍 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Located on the banks of the Ganga River and considered the spiritual capital of India.

  • 🗓 Best Time: October to March
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga

📍 Nashik, Maharashtra

Situated near the origin of the Godavari River and famous for its unique Jyotirlinga.

  • 🗓 Best Time: October to March
Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga

Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga

📍 Deoghar, Jharkhand

Also known as Baba Baidyanath Dham and among the holiest Shiva temples.

  • 🗓 Best Time: October to March

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Sacred Jyotirlingas

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States Covered

12

Sacred Temples

5000+

Years of History

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 12 sacred Jyotirlingas traditionally associated with Lord Shiva.

Somnath Jyotirlinga in Gujarat is traditionally regarded as the first Jyotirlinga.

Major Jyotirlinga temples such as Kashi Vishwanath, Kedarnath and Mahakaleshwar receive large numbers of pilgrims.

The suitable time can vary by temple and region. Visitors should check local temple schedules and seasonal conditions before planning their journey.

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