Maha Shivratri is a Hindu festival celebrated in honor of Lord Shiva. It usually falls in February or March and is observed by fasting, performing rituals, and staying awake through the night in reverence to Lord Shiva. It’s considered a night of great spiritual significance in Hinduism.
The twelve Jyotirlingas are considered the most sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in Hinduism. Here is the list of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India:
- Somnath Jyotirlinga in Gujarat
- Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga in Andhra Pradesh (Srisailam)
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Madhya Pradesh (Ujjain)
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga in Madhya Pradesh (Khandwa)
- Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in Uttarakhand
- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra
- Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga in Uttar Pradesh (Varanasi)
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra (Nashik)
- Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga in Jharkhand (Deoghar)
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga in Gujarat (Dwarka)
- Rameshwar Jyotirlinga in Tamil Nadu (Rameswaram)
- Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra (Aurangabad)
Pilgrimage to these Jyotirlingas is considered highly auspicious for devotees of Lord Shiva, and it’s believed that visiting all twelve Jyotirlingas fulfills one’s spiritual journey.
Jyotirlinga is a term in Hinduism referring to the sacred representation of Lord Shiva. It is believed to be a radiant, self-existent pillar of light, symbolizing the infinite nature of Shiva. There are twelve main Jyotirlingas spread across India, each considered a highly sacred pilgrimage site for devotees of Lord Shiva. These Jyotirlingas are believed to possess immense spiritual significance and divine power. Devotees often undertake pilgrimages to these sites to seek blessings and spiritual fulfillment.
