Discover all twelve sacred Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva with complete travel guides, temple timings, history, route information, pilgrimage details and nearby attractions.
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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📍 Prabhas Patan, Gir Somnath, Gujarat
The first Jyotirlinga situated on the Arabian Sea coast and one of the most sacred Shiva temples in India.
📍 Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas located on the Nallamala Hills at Srisailam.
📍 Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Famous for its Bhasma Aarti and one of the most visited Shiva temples in India.
📍 Omkareshwar, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
Located on Mandhata Island in the Narmada River, shaped like the sacred Om.
📍 Kedarnath, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand
Situated in the Himalayas and one of the holiest pilgrimage sites in India.
📍 Pune District, Maharashtra
Located amidst dense forests and famous for its wildlife sanctuary.
📍 Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
Located on the banks of the Ganga River and considered the spiritual capital of India.
📍 Nashik, Maharashtra
Situated near the origin of the Godavari River and famous for its unique Jyotirlinga.
📍 Deoghar, Jharkhand
Also known as Baba Baidyanath Dham and among the holiest Shiva temples.
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