Sacred 12 Jyotirlingas of India – A Journey to Shiva’s Divine Abodes

When we break the word “Jyotirlinga,” we uncover ‘jyothi,’ meaning ‘radiance,’ and ‘linga,’ symbolizing the phallus or a mark. Together, they represent the radiant manifestations of Lord Shiva. The 12 Jyotirlingas are sacred shrines spread across India, each believed to embody Shiva in his most divine and radiant form. For Hindu devotees, visiting these Jyotirlingas is not just a pilgrimage but a profound spiritual journey.

If you plan to embark on such a spiritual quest, what better way to begin than by visiting these Jyotirlingas that embody divine energy? Each one offers not only spiritual awakening and blessings but also breathtaking beauty and tranquility. Whether you seek peace or spiritual fulfillment, you’ll find that mere images of these sanctums cannot capture their true essence.

12 Jyotirlingas In India – Temples Of Lord Shiva

So, here’s a list of the 12 Jyotirlingas, and if you’re on this sacred journey, check which ones you’ve visited and which destinations await your discovery.

1. Maharashtra:

   • Trimbakeshwar (Nashik)
   • Bhimashankar (Pune)
   • Grishneshwar (Aurangabad)

2. Madhya Pradesh:

   • Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain)
   • Omkareshwar (Khandwa)

3. Gujarat:

   • Somnath (Veraval)

4. Tamil Nadu:

   • Rameshwaram (Ramanathapuram)

5. Uttarakhand:

   • Kedarnath (Rudraprayag)

6. Andhra Pradesh:

   • Mallikarjuna (Srisailam)

7. Jharkhand:

   • Baidyanath (Deoghar)

8. Uttar Pradesh:

   • Kashi Vishwanath (Varanasi)

9. Maharashtra/Madhya Pradesh Border:

   • Nageshwar (Dwarka)