Overview
Overview
Each of the twelve jyotirlinga sites takes the name of the presiding deity – each considered a different manifestation of Shiva. At all these sites, the primary image is lingam representing the beginningless and endless Stambha pillar, symbolizing the infinite nature of Shiva. The 12 Jyotirlingas were first mentioned in the Shiva Purana, an ancient text which gives information about Lord Shiva, his symbology, and his legends. The twelve Jyotirlingas are associated with 12 Shiva incarnations and are symbolic manifestations of the Lord on earth.The term ‘Jyoti’ signifies light, also called ‘radiance’; lingam or linga means ‘sign’ or ‘picture’. Jyotir-linga literally means “Radiant signs of Lord Shiva.” These divine abodes, dedicated to Lord Shiva, are considered the most sacred in Hinduism & are revered as India’s most unique places of worship.
Lord Shiva is considered as Gods god. God is referred by 108 different names and has many followers. As per the ancient religious texts, there are 12 sacred places called Jyotirlinga temples of lord Shiva. In India, every year Innumerable devotees, Pilgrims visit the jyotirlinga temples, every year. on the special occasions , such as K u m b h M e l a , S h r a v a n m a s , Mahashivratri Majority of the devotees and pilgrims visits Jyotirlinga Temple.
A list of Jyotirlinga Temples in India:
- Somnath Jyotirlinga in Saurashtra (Gujrat)
- Mallikarjun Jyotirlinga in Srisailam (Andrapradesh)
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain (Madhypradesh)
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga in mamaleswara (Madhypradesh.)
- Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga in Parali ,Beed (Maharashtra)
(Parli Vaidyanath Temple (130 kms from Nanded) is considered one of the 12 Jyotirlinga Temples (claim contested by Baidyanath Temple of Deoghar in Jharkhand)
- Nagnath Jyotirlinga in Darukavanam,Aundha Hingoli (Maharashtra)
- Kedareswar Jyotirlinga in Kedarnath (Uttharakhand)
- Tryambakeswar Jyotirlinga in Nasik (Maharashtra)
- Rameshwar Jyotirlinga in Rameshwaram (Tamilnadu)
- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga in Pune (Maharashtra)
- Visweswar Jyotirlinga in Varanasi (Utterpradesh.)
- Ghrishneswar Jyotirlinga in Aurangabad (Maharashtra).
In all there are 12 Jyotirlinga in India. Out of there 12 Jyotirlinga, 05 are located in Maharashtra. 03 are located in Marathwada region, Out of the aforementioned 05 Jyotirlinga.
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