Jyotirlingas are the most sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. According to Hindu belief, there are 12 Jyotirlingas spread across India.
List of 12 Jyotirlingas
| No. | Temple Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somnath Temple | Gujarat |
| 2 | Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga | Andhra Pradesh |
| 3 | Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga | Madhya Pradesh |
| 4 | Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga | Madhya Pradesh |
| 5 | Kedarnath Temple | Uttarakhand |
| 6 | Bhimashankar Temple | Maharashtra |
| 7 | Kashi Vishwanath Temple | Uttar Pradesh |
| 8 | Trimbakeshwar Shiva Temple | Maharashtra |
| 9 | Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga | Jharkhand |
| 10 | Nageshwar Jyotirlinga | Gujarat |
| 11 | Ramanathaswamy Temple | Tamil Nadu |
| 12 | Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga | Maharashtra |
Most Popular Jyotirlingas Among Devotees
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
Known as the spiritual heart of Shiva worship.
Kedarnath Temple
Located in the Himalayas and part of Char Dham Yatra.
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga
Very famous among Telugu devotees.
Somnath Temple
One of the oldest and most historic Shiva temples.
Best Time to Visit
- Maha Shivaratri
- Karthika Masam
- Shravan Month
- Winter season for northern temples
Interesting Fact
The word “Jyotirlinga” means:
Jyoti = Light
Linga = Symbol of Lord ShivaIt represents Shiva as an infinite divine light.
