1- Somnath Jyotirlinga

Somnath Jyotirlinga is considered to be the first Jyotirlinga not only of India but of this earth. This temple is located in the Saurashtra region of the state of Gujarat. According to Shivpuran, when Moon was cursed by Daksha Prajapati to have tuberculosis, then the moon meditated at this place and got rid of this curse. It is also said that this Shivling was established by Chandradev himself. It has been destroyed 17 times due to foreign invasions. Each time it deteriorates and continues to form.

2 – Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga

This jyotirlinga is situated on the mountain named Srisail on the banks of Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. The importance of this temple is said to be similar to Mount Kailash of Lord Shiva. Many religious scriptures explain their religious and mythological importance. It is said that only by visiting this Jyotirlinga one get freedom from all his sins. According to a legend, where the Jyotirlinga is situated, worshiping Shiva on that mountain, one receives virtuous fruits like Ashwamedha Yagya.

3- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

This Jyotirlinga is located in the city of Ujjain called the religious capital of Madhya Pradesh. The specialty of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is that it is the only Dakshinmukhi Jyotirlinga. Every morning worship here is famous all over the world. Mahakaleshwar is worshiped especially to avoid age increase and age-related crisis. The residents of Ujjain believe that Lord Mahakaleshwar is their king and they are protecting Ujjain.

4 – Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is located near the famous city of Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The place where this Jyotirlinga is situated, the Narmada river flows at that place and the river flows around the hill makes the shape of a camel. The word ‘um’ originated from the mouth of Brahma. Therefore any religious scripture or Vedas are recited along with the same. This Jyotirlinga is shaped like a figurine, which is why it is known as Omkareshwar.

5 – Kedarnath Jyotirlinga

The Jyotirlinga in Kedarnath is also one of the 12 major Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. It is located in Uttarakhand. The temple of Baba Kedarnath is situated in the path of Badrinath. Kedarnath is located at an elevation of 3584 meters above sea level. The description of Kedarnath is also found in Skanda Purana and Shiva Purana. This shrine is very dear to Lord Shiva. Just as Kailash is important, Shiva has also given importance to Kedar region.

6 – Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is located on a mountain named Sahyadri in Pune district of Maharashtra. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is also known as Moteshwar Mahadev. Regarding this temple, it is believed that the devotee who visits this temple with reverence after the sun rises every morning, the sins of his seven births are removed and the paths to heaven are opened for him.

7 – Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga

Vishwanath Jyotirlinga is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. It is located at a place called Kashi in Uttar Pradesh. Kashi holds the highest importance among all religious places. Therefore, Kashi has been said to be of utmost importance in all religious places. The belief of this place is that even after the Holocaust, this place will remain. To protect it, Lord Shiva will hold this place on his trident and after the holocaust is over, Kashi will be put again in his place.

8 – Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga

This Jyotirlinga is located in Nashik district of Maharashtra state, close to the Godavari river. The closest to this Jyotirlinga is a mountain named Brahmagiri. The Godavari river starts from this mountain. One name of Lord Shiva is also Trimbakeshwar. It is said that Lord Shiva had to stay here in Jyotirlinga form at the insistence of Gautama Rishi and Godavari river.

9 – Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga

Shri Vaidyanath Shivalinga has been ranked as the ninth place in the enumeration of all Jyotirlingas. The place where the temple of Lord Shri Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga is located is called Vaidyanath Dham. This place falls in the district called Dumka of the Santhal Parganas of the state of Jharkhand, formerly Bihar.

10 – Nageshwar Jyotirlinga

This Jyotirlinga is located in Dwarka place on the outskirts of Gujarat. In the scriptures, Lord Shiva is the god of serpents and the full meaning of Nageshwar is the God of serpents. Another name of Lord Shiva is also Nageshwar. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is also 17 miles from Dwarka Puri. It is said in the glory of this Jyotirlinga that all the wishes of a person who comes here for darshan with full devotion and faith are fulfilled.

11- Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga

This Jyotirlinga is located in a place called Ramnath Puran in the state of Tamil Nadu. Along with being one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, this place is also one of the four dhams of Hindus. There is a belief about this Jyotirlinga, that it was founded by Lord Shri Ram himself. Because of being established by Lord Rama, this Jyotirlinga has been given the name of Lord Rama, Rameswaram.

12 – Ghritneshwar Temple Jyotirlinga

The famous temple of Ghritneshwar Mahadev is located near Daulatabad near Sambhajinagar in Maharashtra. It is also known as Ghursneshwar or Ghushmeshwar. People from far and wide come here to have darshan and get spiritual peace. This is the last of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. The famous Ellora caves built by Buddhist monks are located near this temple. It is also the tomb of Shri Eknathji Guru and Shri Janardan Maharaj.

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