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12 jyotirlinga
Worship of Lord Bholenath as Jyotirlinga
Lord Mahadev of Gods. Those who hold poison and destroy evil. Called and known by different names, but ultimately the Jyotirlinga of the Supreme Lord Shiva is highly revered and popular among Hindus. Jyotirlinga is a temple where Lord Bholenath is worshiped as Jyotirlinga. The word 'Jyoti' literally means light and 'Linga' means signature, Jyotirlinga is the light of Lord Bholenath.
Worshiped as Jyotirlinga throughout the year of India
According to the Puranas of Hinduism in India, Lord Shiva is enshrined as a Shivalinga at 12 different places. And these places are worshiped as Jyotirlingas throughout India.
Twelve major jyotirlinga in india
There are twelve major Jyotirlingas in India. This stunning Yotirlinga is the light of Lord Bholenath. The thirteenth body of Lord Bholenath is called Kalpind.
More information about 12 Jyotirlingas all over India
( 1 ). Somnath jyotirlinga
State: Gujarat
( Located on the banks of the Arabian Sea in Saurashtra city of Gujarat state. )
Learn some unique and special things while visiting Somnath Jyotirlinga
It is believed about Somnath Jyotirlinga (Lord Bholenath) that the moon, ie Soma, was cursed by Prajapati Daksha, who had tuberculosis. In order to get rid of this curse, Shiva devotee Moon did intense penance of Lord Shiva on the banks of Arabian Sea. Lord Bholenath appeared pleased with this austerities of the moon and gave a boon to the moon. The Shiva lingam that the Moon established and worshiped is called Someshwar, the Somnath Jyotirlinga, with the blessings of Lord Shiva. In this sequence, when the present world will end and Brahma ji will create a new creation, then the name of this Somnath will be "Prannath". Somnath will be called "Prannath" when the new creation starts after this Holocaust. This sculpture on the walls of the temple of Somnath Jyotirlinga shows the grandeur of the temple.
( 2 ). Nageshwar jyotirlinga
District: Devbhumi Dwarika
State: Gujarat
Country : India
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The word Nageshwar literally means Lord of the Serpent. Snakes that are always found wrapped around the neck of Lord Bholenath. Therefore, this temple of Lord Bholenath is famous for liberation from poison and poison related diseases. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is installed in the form of a tri-faced Rudraksha from the round black stone Dwarka rock. Goddess Parvati is also worshiped along with Shivling. The mythological significance of this temple is believed that Lord Krishna worshiped Lord Shiva through Rudrabhisheka.
This place is located on the way from Gomti Dwarka to Bet Dwarka. Local tourists buses plying from Dwarka to Rukmini Temple, Gopi Talab and Dwarkadhish Temple at Bet Dwarka also pass through the Nageswara Temple. In India, Jageshwar Shivling near Poorna in Andhra Pradesh and Almora in Uttarakhand is considered as Nageshwar Jyotirlinga.
This place is located on the way from Gomti Dwarka to Bet Dwarka. Local tourists buses plying from Dwarka to Rukmini Temple, Gopi Talab and Dwarkadhish Temple at Bet Dwarka also pass through the Nageswara Temple. In India, Jageshwar Shivling near Poorna in Andhra Pradesh and Almora in Uttarakhand is considered as Nageshwar Jyotirlinga.
( 3 ). Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
State: Maharashtra
Country : India
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Trimbakeshwar, Nashik near Maharashtra
This temple of Lord Bholenath is present among three hills Brahmagiri, Nilgiri and Kalagiri. There are four entrances around this temple. There is a law of daily three time worship in this temple.
It is said that Trimbakeshwar Maharaj is believed to be the king of this village, so every Monday a Panchamukhi crown of silver is seated in a palanquin and is rotated (rotated.) To know the condition of the people in the entire village. After that, after bathing in the Kushavarta pilgrimage place Ghat, it is worn back to the Shiva lingam in the temple. The whole scene looks (sounds like) the coronation of Trimbakeshwar Maharaj, and being included in this supernatural and pleasant journey is a very pleasant experience.
( 4 ). Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
State: Maharashtra
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Neer Ellora, Aurangabad Maharashtra
It is said about the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga temple that a woman named Kusum, who had great faith in Lord Shiva and worshiped Lord Bholenath daily. She used to bathe Shiva lingam in a small pool during her worship daily.
Kusum was deeply jealous of her husband's second wife with respect and respect in the society. In this jealousy, anger and resentment, he killed Kusuma's son, Kusum became very sad when he found out that his son was murdered but Shiva Worshiping Ji did not leave the prayer, in this grief, Lord Bholenath appeared in front of Kusum and revealing Kusum's son miraculously as well.
Lord Bholenath also appeared to the people of the village and at the request of Kusuma, Shiva appeared as Jyotirlinga Grishneshwar at the same place.
( 5 ). Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
State: Maharashtra
Country : IndiaBhimashanka Jyotirlinga Temple is a Jyotirlinga temple located 50 km northwest of Khed (aka Rajgurunagar) near Pune in India.
( 6 ). Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga
near Srisailam Andhra Pradesh
State: Andhra Pradesh
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( 7 ). Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
District : Ujjain
State: Madhya Pradesh
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( 8 ). Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
District : Khandwa
State: Madhya Pradesh
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( 9 ). Kedarnath jyotirlinga
District : Rudraprayag
State:Uttarakhand
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( 10 ). Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga
District : Varanasi
State:UttarPradesh
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( 11 ). Baidyanath jyotirlinga
District : Deoghar
State:Jharkhand
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( 12 ). Rameshwar Jyotirlinga
District : Ramanathapuram
State:Tamil Nadu
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