{"id":117010,"date":"2026-08-03T18:05:27","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:35:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=117010"},"modified":"2026-08-03T18:05:27","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T12:35:27","slug":"12-jyotirlingas-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/12-jyotirlingas-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Jyotirlingas in India, List, Locations, States, History"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>12 Jyotirlingas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the most sacred shrines dedicated to <\/span><b>Lord Shiva<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Hinduism. According to the <\/span><b>Shiva Purana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, these shrines mark the places where Lord Shiva manifested as an infinite <\/span><b>pillar of divine light (Jyoti)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, symbolizing his eternal and limitless nature. Spread across <\/span><b>eight Indian states<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Jyotirlingas are significant from the perspectives of <\/span><b>Indian culture, history, geography, art and architecture, and religious heritage<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What Are the 12 Jyotirlingas?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Jyotirlinga is a sacred representation of Lord Shiva in the form of a divine pillar of light.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The term is derived from:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Jyoti <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Divine Light<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Linga<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Symbol of Lord Shiva<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to Hindu tradition, Lord Shiva appeared as an endless column of light to demonstrate his supreme and infinite form. The twelve Jyotirlingas commemorate this manifestation and are regarded as the holiest Shiva temples in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>List of 12 Jyotirlingas in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 12 Jyotirlingas are the holiest shrines of Lord Shiva, located across different parts of India, each holding unique religious, historical, and cultural significance in Hindu tradition. Here we have provided the List of 12 Jyotirlingas in India.<\/span><\/p>\n<table style=\"width: 77.3506%; height: 879px;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"tb-color\" style=\"text-align: center; width: 98.8685%;\" colspan=\"3\"><b>List of 12 Jyotirlingas in India<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><b>Jyotirlinga<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><b>Location<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><b>State<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Somnath<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Prabhas Patan, Gir Somnath<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mallikarjuna<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Srisailam, Nallamala Hills<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Andhra Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahakaleshwar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ujjain<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omkareshwar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mandhata Island, Narmada River<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madhya Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kedarnath<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rudraprayag<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttarakhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bhimashankar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pune<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kashi Vishwanath<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Varanasi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uttar Pradesh<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trimbakeshwar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nashik<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vaidyanath (Baidyanath)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deoghar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Jharkhand<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nageshwar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dwarka<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gujarat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rameshwaram (Ramanathaswamy)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rameswaram Island<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tamil Nadu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 36.9165%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grishneshwar<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 43.8472%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 18.1047%;\">\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maharashtra<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><b>1. Somnath Jyotirlinga (Gujarat)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located at <\/span><b>Prabhas Patan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><b>Gir Somnath district of Gujarat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, on the western coast of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/arabian-sea\/\" target=\"_blank\">Arabian Sea<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally regarded as the <\/span><b>first Jyotirlinga<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> mentioned in Hindu scriptures.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to legend, <\/span><b>Chandra (Moon God)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> worshipped Lord Shiva here to regain his lost radiance after being cursed by Sage Daksha.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple has been <\/span><b>destroyed and rebuilt multiple times<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> following repeated invasions, making it a symbol of faith and resilience.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The present temple was reconstructed in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/chalukya-dynasty\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Chalukya<\/b><\/a><b> architectural style<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and inaugurated in 1951.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple stands near the <\/span><b>Triveni Sangam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where the Hiran, Kapila, and the mythical Saraswati rivers meet.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is one of the most visited Shiva pilgrimage sites in western India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>2. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga (Andhra Pradesh)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated at <\/span><b>Srisailam<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><b>Nallamala Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Andhra Pradesh.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on the banks of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/krishna-river-system\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Krishna River<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> within the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dedicated to <\/span><b>Lord Mallikarjuna (Shiva)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Goddess Bhramaramba (Parvati)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it one of the few temples housing both deities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is also one of the <\/span><b>18 Shakti Peethas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enhancing its religious significance.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple has been patronized by the Satavahanas, Chalukyas, Kakatiyas, Vijayanagara rulers, and the Reddi dynasty.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is an important centre of <\/span><b>Shaivism<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in South India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>3. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Madhya Pradesh)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in <\/span><b>Ujjain<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of India&#8217;s <\/span><b>Sapta Puri (Seven Sacred Cities)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous for its unique <\/span><b>south-facing (Dakshinamukhi) Jyotirlinga<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a rare feature among Shiva temples.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Renowned for the daily <\/span><b>Bhasma Aarti<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, performed before sunrise using sacred ash.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated near the <\/span><b>Shipra River<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which hosts the <\/span><b>Simhastha Kumbh Mela<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> every 12 years.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple has references in ancient Hindu literature and has been rebuilt several times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mahakaleshwar is worshipped as the <\/span><b>Lord of Time (Mahakaal)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>4. Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga (Madhya Pradesh)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on <\/span><b>Mandhata (Shivapuri) Island<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/narmada-river-system\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Narmada River<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The island is believed to resemble the sacred symbol <\/span><b>&#8220;Om&#8221;<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when viewed from above.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the two major Shiva temples on the island, the other being <\/span><b>Mamleshwar Temple<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple has architectural influences from the Paramara and Maratha periods.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Omkareshwar is considered an important centre of pilgrimage along the Narmada River.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It attracts devotees throughout the year, especially during Mahashivratri.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>5. Kedarnath Jyotirlinga (Uttarakhand)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in the <\/span><b>Rudraprayag district<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of Uttarakhand at an altitude of about <\/span><b>3,583 metres<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the <\/span><b>highest Jyotirlingas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and part of the <\/span><b>Char Dham Yatra<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated near the <\/span><b>Mandakini River<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> amidst the Garhwal Himalayas.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">According to tradition, the temple was originally built by the <\/span><b>Pandavas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and later revived by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/adi-shankaracharya\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Adi Shankaracharya<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple remains open only between <\/span><b>April\/May and October\/November<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> due to heavy snowfall.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built using massive stone slabs without modern binding materials, showcasing remarkable ancient engineering.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>6. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga (Maharashtra)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located in the <\/span><b>Sahyadri Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> near Pune in Maharashtra.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrounded by the <\/span><b>Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, known for its rich biodiversity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Believed to be the origin of the <\/span><b>Bhima River<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a major tributary of the Krishna River.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built primarily in the <\/span><b>Nagara style<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of temple architecture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associated with the legend of Lord Shiva defeating the demon <\/span><b>Bhima<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple is an important pilgrimage and eco-tourism destination.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>7. Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga (Uttar Pradesh)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated in <\/span><b>Varanasi<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the world.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located on the western bank of the <\/span><b>River Ganga<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The present temple was rebuilt by <\/span><b>Queen Ahilyabai Holkar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in 1780.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple complex is connected to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/kashi-vishwanath-temple\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Kashi Vishwanath Corridor<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, enhancing accessibility for pilgrims.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considered one of the holiest Shiva temples where devotees seek spiritual liberation (Moksha).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentioned extensively in Hindu scriptures and devotional literature.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>8. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga (Maharashtra)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located near <\/span><b>Nashik<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the foothills of the <\/span><b>Brahmagiri Hills<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Close to the origin of the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/godavari-river-system\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Godavari River<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, often called the &#8220;Ganga of South India.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Jyotirlinga is unique because it consists of <\/span><b>three small lingas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, representing <\/span><b>Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constructed using black basalt stone in traditional architecture.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nashik hosts the <\/span><b>Kumbh Mela<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making the temple an important pilgrimage centre.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for performing rituals such as <\/span><b>Narayan Nagbali<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><b>Kaal Sarp Dosha Puja<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>9. Vaidyanath (Baidyanath) Jyotirlinga (Jharkhand)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located at <\/span><b>Deoghar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Jharkhand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lord Shiva is worshipped here as <\/span><b>Vaidyanath<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning the &#8220;Divine Physician.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associated with the legend of <\/span><b>Ravana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, who performed severe penance to please Lord Shiva.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple complex consists of <\/span><b>22 temples<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> dedicated to different deities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hosts the famous <\/span><b>Shravani Mela<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, attracting millions of Kanwariyas every year.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is one of the most significant Shiva temples in eastern India.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>10. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga (Gujarat)<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located near <\/span><b>Dwarka<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Gujarat, along the Arabian Sea coast.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associated with protection from fear, poison, and negative forces.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Houses one of the tallest <\/span><b>statues of Lord Shiva<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in India.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mentioned in the Shiva Purana as an important Jyotirlinga.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closely linked with the Krishna pilgrimage circuit due to its proximity to Dwarka.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple receives a large number of devotees during Mahashivratri.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: 35px; font-style: inherit;\">11. Rameshwaram (Ramanathaswamy) Jyotirlinga (Tamil Nadu)<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated on <\/span><b>Rameswaram Island<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in Tamil Nadu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Associated with the <\/span><b>Ramayana<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva before crossing to Lanka.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Part of the <\/span><b>Char Dham<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> pilgrimage circuit.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Famous for having one of the <\/span><b>longest temple corridors in the world<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, measuring over <\/span><b>1,200 metres<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The temple contains <\/span><b>22 sacred wells (Theerthams)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used for ritual purification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Built mainly in the <\/span><b>Dravidian style<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of architecture.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1><b>12. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga (Maharashtra)<\/b><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Located at <\/span><b>Verul (Ellora)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in <\/span><b>Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar district (formerly Aurangabad)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Considered the <\/span><b>twelfth and final Jyotirlinga<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Situated close to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/ellora-caves\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>Ellora Caves<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/upsc-exam\/unesco-world-heritage-sites-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\"><b>UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The present structure was rebuilt by <\/span><b>Queen Ahilyabai Holkar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the 18th century.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Constructed in the <\/span><b>Hemadpanthi architectural style<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using red basalt stone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known for its intricate carvings depicting scenes from Hindu mythology and remains one of the most important pilgrimage centres in Maharashtra.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>12 Jyotirlingas in India are the holiest shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, spread across eight states and known for their religious, cultural, historical and architectural significance.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":27,"featured_media":116919,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[786],"tags":[9226,5271,5272,9227],"class_list":["post-117010","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-general-studies","tag-12-jyotirlingas-in-india","tag-art-and-culture","tag-art-and-culture-notes","tag-jyotirlingas","no-featured-image-padding"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117010","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/27"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=117010"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117010\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":117021,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/117010\/revisions\/117021"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/116919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=117010"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=117010"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=117010"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}