The 12 Jyotirlinga Temples list.

Priya ShuklaSep 16 . 8 min read

Ruler Shiva, in Hinduism, is viewed as a 'Preeminent' divinity! According to strict reading material, Shiva Mahapuran, when Ruler Brahma and Vishnu did battle to demonstrate their matchless quality over the other. To sort this issue, Shiva shaped a colossal mainstay of light and requested that the two track down the finish of the light.


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 Brahma decided to head upwards in the light path, and Vishnu decided to go down. A lot later, both showed up before Shiva and Vishnu acknowledged his loss yet Brahma decided to lie and said he tracked down the finish of light. This maddened Shiva and he reviled Brahma that nobody will at any point appeal to him of all time. This support point later came to be known as Jyotirlinga.


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Master Shiva, in Hinduism, is viewed as a 'Preeminent' God! According to strict course reading, Shiva Mahapuran, when Master Brahma and Vishnu did battle to demonstrate their matchless quality over the other. To sort this issue, Shiva shaped an enormous mainstay of light and requested that the two track down the finish of the light.


Brahma decided to head upwards in the light path, and Vishnu decided to go down. A lot later, both showed up before Shiva and Vishnu acknowledged his loss however Brahma decided to lie and said he tracked down the finish of light. This irritated Shiva and he reviled Brahma that nobody will at any point implore him ever. This support point later came to be known as Jyotirlinga.


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It is expressed that there are 64 Jyotirlingas yet 12 of these are of most extreme significance. Here we should look at the significant jyotirlingas sanctuary in the country.


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HERE ARE THE NAMES OF 12 JYOTIRLING


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·     NAGESHWARA, DWARKA [GUJRAT]

 

Nageshwar comes under the Jyotirlinga temples list. Around 18 km from Dwarka in Gujarat, is the Nageshwar sanctuary committed to Master Shiva. This Jyotirling in Gujrat additionally tracks down its notice in Shiva Purana and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. This Jyotirlinga in Gujrat is referenced in the text that Shiva in Nageshwar structure (significance body brimming with serpents) when crushed an evil spirit called Daruka and his military to save one of his enthusiastic fans named Supriya. From that point forward, it is known as the Nageshwar Sanctuary.


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·     VISHWANATH, VARANASI [UTTAR PRADESH]

 

Arrange on the banks of the blessed waterway Ganga, Vishwanath Sanctuary is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, which is viewed as the holiest. Vishveshvara, meaning Leader of The Universe, the sanctuary tracks down its notice in antiquated Hindu sacred texts. Individuals from everywhere over the world come here for the darshan of Mahadev (one more name of Ruler Shiva).


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·     SOMNATH, GUJRAT

 

This Gujarat Jyotirlinga is situated in Veraval, Somnath Sanctuary is considered one of the most well-known and loved Shiva altars on the planet as it is the first among the twelve jyotirlingas. There are various legends and stories related to the Somnath Shivling; one is the tale of Moon (Som) God. It is said that once the moon lost its sparkle and brilliance in light of a revile. To dispose of the revile, he washed here and got the radiance back. From that point forward, it's called Somnath, meaning the 'ruler of the moon.


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·     OMKARESHWAR, KHANDWA [ MADHYA PRADESH]

 

Fourth in line, is the Bada Jyotirling which is Omkareshwar sanctuary in Khandwa and is quite possibly of the most adored place in India committed to Ruler Shiva. Set on an island named Mandhata or Shivapuri by the Narmada Stream, the state of the lingam here seems to be 'Om'. The spot highlights two principal Shiva Sanctuaries, one is Omkareshwar.


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·     MAHAKALESHWAR, UJJAIN [MADHYA PRADESH]

 

A sanctuary committed to Ruler Shiva; Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain is third in line. Set on the banks of Rudra Sagar Lake, the lingam here is the view as Swayambhu and it gets its powers from Shakti inside. The sanctuary includes more than 100 little altars inside the sanctuary complex and stays swarmed for a large portion of the day.


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·     BHIMASHANKAR, MAHARASHTRA

 

Bhimashankar in Maharashtra is around 100 km from Pune, arranged on the slopes of Sahyadri Reach. The sanctuary here appreciates the lovely area and is traveler heaven. This is additionally the spot from where one of the biggest feeders of Krishna Waterway starts, called the Bhima Stream. Here you can likewise see Buddha-style carvings of Amba-Ambika in the environmental elements.


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·     TRIMBAKESHWAR, NASHIK [MAHARASHTRA]

 

This Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra is situated on the banks of the waterway Godavari, Trimbakeshwar, or Trimbakeshwar in Nashik is one of the old Hindu sanctuaries devoted to Master Shiva. Nashik is likewise one of the four urban areas where blessed Kumbha happens at regular intervals. There is likewise a Kusavarta, a blessed Kunda (hallowed lake) inside the sanctuary whose wellspring of water is the Godavari Stream, which is likewise renowned for being the longest waterway in peninsular India.


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·     GHRISHNESHWAR, JYOTIRLINGA [AURANGABAD]

 

This Aurangabad Jyotirling is found 20 km from Daulatabad, close to Aurangabad in Maharashtra. Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga is additionally well known in light of its area, for what it's worth close to the renowned traveler area of interest, i.e., Ajanta and Ellora caves. Rumors have spread far and wide suggesting that there once carried on with an exceptionally strict lady, named Kusuma, who was a firm devotee of Ruler Shiva. She used to submerge Shiva's lingam in a tank every day as a component of her day-to-day petition. In any case, her better half's subsequent spouse got envious of her dedication and regard by the general public. Furthermore, angrily, she murdered Kusuma's child. Kusuma was grief-stricken and discouraged, yet she proceeded with venerated Master Shiva. It is accepted that when she inundated the lignan into the tank, i.e., after her child's demise, he became alive supernaturally once more. It is additionally accepted that Shiva showed up before Kusuma and the towns around then. What's more, on Kusuma's solicitation, Shiva showed Himself at that very site, as Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga.


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·     KEDARNATH, RUDRAPRAYAG [UTTARAKHAND]

 

The next Jyotirlinga sanctuary in India is Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. This is one of the most powerful Jyotirlinga. This is one of the primary Shiva sanctuaries and is thought of as very loved. Lovers from the nation over visit here to petition the master which is most certainly a troublesome excursion. It is likewise a prime Chardham Yatra objective and stays close for a long time because of outrageous weather patterns.


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·     MALLIKARJUNA, SRISAILAM [ANDHRA PRADESH]

 

The next is Sri Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Sanctuary in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh. The jyotirlinga here is named after Mallikarjuna Swamy. Rumors have spread far and wide suggesting that Shiva and Parvati came here to meet their irate senior child Kartikeya since his more youthful sibling Ganesha was getting hitched before him. The mammoth post-like sanctuary highlights Mallikarjuna Swamy and Bharmaramba Devi as their fundamental divinities.

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·     RAMESHWARAM, JYOTIRLINGA [TAMIL NADU]

 

Rameshwaram Shivling is situated in the southernmost of all the 12 Jyotirlingas, on the island of Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. Prominently known for its engineering, Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga is firmly connected with Ruler Slam's successful return from Sri Lanka. According to legends, while Master Smash was en route to Sri Lanka, he took a stop at Rameshwaram and was drinking water on the coastline. All at once, there was a heavenly decree, which expressed "You are drinking water without loving me". Hearing this, Ruler Smash made a linga of sand, loved it, and looked for favors to overcome Ravana. Ruler Shiva gave him his gifts and afterward transformed into a Jyotirlinga, which is currently known as Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga. The blessings of this jyotirlinga are considered the most prosperous. The Pandit’s words are enough to pave away all the worries, the stay blessed meaning in Tamil.


One such Jyotirlinga is Dwadasha Jyotirlinga temple in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Dwadasha Jyotirling is considered one of the most powerful and loved Jyotirlinga among the 12 Jyothilingam.


·     VAIDYANATH OR BAIJNATH, DEOGARH [JHARKHAND]

 

Presently this Indian Ling is one questioned jyotirlinga sanctuaries in India thinking there are three objections in the country whose locals guarantee that the jyotirlinga is there. These are Vaidyanath in Deogarh, Jharkhand, Baijnath in Himachal Pradesh, and Parli Vaijnath in Maharashtra. Otherwise called Baba Dham, enthusiasts from everywhere come here to pour jal over Shivalinga here during the Hindu month of savan consistently.


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