12 Jyotirlinga Places List | Jyotirlinga Tour Packages

Jyotirlinga (Jyothi-Radiance; Linga – Lord Shiva Image), Lord Shiva manifested himself as 12 jyotirlingas in different areas for the sake of devotees. All these lingas are “Swauambhu” in origin, the lingams which are self-manifested. Among the 12 Jyotirling, the Mahakaleshwar Jyotir Linga located in Ujjain is regarded as most powerful abodes of Lord Mahadev. These 12 Jyotirlingas located at different areas, two Jyotirlings resided on the Sea Shore, three on the river banks, 4 at the heights of the mountains and 3 located at the meadows of the villages.

List of 12 Jyotirlinga Places

1. Somnath – Gujarat

2. Nageshwar – Daarukavanam, Gujarat

3. Bhimashankar – Pune, Maharashtra

4. Trimbakeshwar – Nashik, Maharashtra

5. Grishneshwar – Aurangabad, Maharashtra

6. Baidyanath – Deoghar, Jharkhand

7. Mahakaleshwar – Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

8. Omkareshwar – Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh

9. Kashi Vishwanath – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

10. Kedarnath – Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

11. Rameshwaram – Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu

12. Mallikarjuna – Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh

1. SOMNATH JYOTIRLING – GIR SOMNATH, GUJARAT:

Somnath Jyotirling located in Gujarat, is known to be first originatedJyotirling among the 12 Jyotirlings. The somnath temple resembles the Chalukya style of architecture. Apparently Lord Shiva appeared as a sizzling column of light in this shrine. According to the Shiva puranas, Moon married 27 daughters of Prajapathi Dakshin. Among the 27 wives, Moon more attention to Rohini by neglecting other, which made Daksh aggressive and cursed Moon that he will lose his beauty and lustre. Moon worshiped Lord Shiva to get rid of the curse. Lord Shiva granted Moon’s wish and as a penance Moon himself constructed this temple dedicating to Lord Shiva.

Temple Timings:

All the Days of the Week

6.00 am to 9.00 pm

Aarti Timings:

Morning Aarti – 0:7 am

Afternoon Aarti – 12:00 Noon

Evening Aarti – 07:00 pm

Light and Sound Show Timings:

Daily 08:00 pm to 09:00 pm

How to Reach Somnath, Gujarat?

By Air:

Keshod Airport is the nearest Airport which is 65 km away

By Train:

Veraval railhead is the nearest railway station which is 6 km away

Road:

Girsomnath is well connected many major cities

2. NAGESHWAR JYOTIRLING – DAARUKAVANAM , GUJARAT:

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, resided on the coast of the Saurashtra in Gujarat. The statue deity in this temple located underground in the sanctum, in sitting position which is about 25 m tall. In the ancient times Nageshwar used to be known as Darukavana, is an ancient name of the forest.

Temple Timings:

All the Days of the week 5:00 am to 09:00 pm

Darshan Timings: 06:00 am to 12:30 pm & 05:00 pm to 09:00pm

How to Reach Nageshwar Jyotirling, Gujarat?

By Air:

Jamnagar Airport is the nearest Airport which is 45 km away

By Rail:

Dwarka Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is 118 km away.

By Road:

Gujarat is well connected from many major cities.

3. BHIMASHANKAR JYOTIRLING – PUNE,MAHARASHTRA:

The Bhimashankar an ancient old temple situated on the banks of the river Bhima of Maharashtra.The temple built in black rockexhibiting the Nagara architecture. Apparently Lord Bheem the son of Kumbhkaran. Devotees have to climb around 230 steps to avail darshan of the deity.

Temple Timings:

All Days of the Week

4.30 am to 12.00 Noon & 4.00 pm to 9.30 pm

Darshan Timings:

5.00 am to 9.30 pm (Closed during Madhyan Aarti for 45 min.)

How to Reach Bhimashankar Jyotirling, Pune?

By Air:

Pune Airport is the nearest Airport which is 125 km away

By Rail:

Pune Railway station is the nearest railway station which is 110.9 km away

By Road:

Regular buses ply from Pune to 7 fro

4. TRIMBAKESHWAR JYOTIRLING – NASHIK :

Trimbakeshwar Temple Located at the banks of the river Godavari at the Brahmagiri Mountains.It is a 100 year old ancient temple. This temple is popularly known to shed the guilt of sins at the feet of the Lord.Devotees throng to the temple to avail the darshan of Lord Trimbakeshwar.

Temple Timings:

All Days of the Week

5.00 am to 9.00 pm

How to Reach Trimbakeshwar Jyotirling Nashik?

By Air:

Nashik Airport is the nearest airport which is 50 km away

By Rail:

Nashik Railway Station is the nearest railway station which is 41 km away

By Road:

Nashik bus Stand is at a distance of 28 km

5. GRISHNESHWAR JYOTIRLING – AURANGABAD:

The Grishneshwar temple situated in Aurangabad is one of the 12 Jyotirlings. It is a five storey temple built in red rock. The temple is situated near the Ajantha and Ellora caves. The temple is also known as Grub Someshwar and Kusum Eswarar. This ancient temple of Lord Shiva was constructed by Ahilyabai Holkar.

Temple Timings:

All Days of the Week

5.00 am to 9.30 pm

How to Reach Grishneshwar Jyotirling Aurangabad,Maharashtra?

By Air:

Aurangabad Airport is the nearest airport which is 29 km away

By Rail:

Aurangabad railway Station is the nearest railway station which is 31 km away

By Road:

Aurangabad is well connected to many major cities

6. BAIDYANATH – DEOGHAR , JHARKHAND:

The Baidyanath temple situated in Deoghar is one of the famous temple of Lord Shiva. The temple has got huge importance because of the special rituals which are followed in this temple. Devotees flock to the temple to seek the blessings of Mahadev. The temple is popularly known for the rituals Ghatbandhan/Coalition, Baidyanath Panchshul Sparsh and Shravan Mela .

Temple Timings:

All Days of the Week

4.00 am to 3.30 pm & 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm

How to Reach Baidyanath , Jharkhand?

By Air:

Bodh Gaya is the nearest airport which is 175 km away

By Rail:

Jasidih junction is the nearest rail head which is 15 km away

By Road:

Deoghar is well connected to many major cities

7. MAHAKALESHWAR – UJJAIN, MADHYA PRADESH:

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling is one of the seven mukthi-sthal of India. The temple is one of famous temples of Ujjain. According the legends the temple is set up by a 5 year old kid named Srikar. The temple is located near the bank of the Kshipra and surrounded by the dense Mahakal forest.

Temple Timings:

All Days of the Week:

4.00 am to 11.00 pm

Darshan Timings:

8.00 am to 11.00 pm

How to Reach Mahalaleshwar, Ujjain?

By Air:

Indore Airport is the nearest Airport which is 51 km away

By Train:

Indore junction is the nearest Railway station which is 56 km away

By Road:

Ujjain is well connected with many major cities

8. OMKARESHWAR – KHANDWA, MADHYA PRADESH:

The Omkareshwar temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of 12 Jyotirlinga resided at the banks of the river Narmada, on an island named Mandhata or Shivapuri. The shape of the river resembles the OM (ॐ) symbol.

Temple Timings:

All Days of the Week

5.00 am to 10.00 pm

Darshan Timings:

5.30 am to 12.20 pm & 4.00 pm to 8.30 pm

How to Reach Omkareshwar Temple, MP?

By Air:

Indore Airport is the nearest airport whcih is 77km away

By Rail:

Indore railway station is the nearest railway station which is 77 km away

By Road:

Regular buses ply from Ujjain and Indore

9. KASHI VISHWANATH – VARANASI, UTTAR PRADESH:

Kasha Vishwanath Temple situated in Varanasialso popularly known as Golden temple. The temple was built by Ahilyabai Holka in the year 1780. This popular Jyotirling temple stands at the western banks of river Ganga. One of the holiest place of India were one can get the holy dip in the Sacred water of river Ganges and get the darshan of Lord Shiva.

Temple Timings:

All Days of the Week

2.30 am to 11.00 pm

By Air:

Allahabad Airport is the nearest airport which is 113 km away

By Rail:

Varanasi JN is the nearest Railway station which is 2 km away

By Road:

Varanasi is well connected with the major cities of Uttar Pradesh

10. KEDARNATH – KEDARNATH, UTTARAKHAND:

Kedarnath Jyotirling is one of the “CHAR DHAM”, located at 1200 feet altitude at the Himalayan range. Due to the cold weather in winter this temple remains closed for 6 months.The temple is opened in the months of May to June. Devotees visit Gangotri and Yamunotri and collect these sacred water and offer to Lord Shiva. This is one of the popular Hindu pilgrimage destinations of India as it is both Jyotirling and one of the Dham of Char Dham.

Temple Timings (May to June):

4.00 am to 12.00 Noon & 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm

How to Reach Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand?

By Air:

Jolly Grant Airport(Dehradun) is the nearest airport which is 250 km away

By Rail:

Rishikesh Railway station is the nearest railway station which is 107 km away

By Road:

Kedarnath is well connected to many major cities of Uttarakhand

11. RAMESHWARAM – RAMESWARAM, TAMIL NADU:

Ramanathaswamy Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas located on the island near the Sethu coast of Rameshwaram. one can reach the temple by the famous moving bridge the Pamban bridge across the sea. The temple was established in 12th century. It is believed that Lord Rama worshipped Lord Shiva here. It is the temple resembling the Dravidian style of architecture. It is one of the largest temples of India. The temple embrace more than 4000 pillars which are beautifully carved. With the grandeur and with a glimpse of subtleness the Ramanathswamy temple standsas one of the best pilgrimage and tourist destination of South India.

Temple Timings:

All Days of the Week

5.00 am to 1.00 pm & 3.00 pm to 9.00 pm

How to Reach Ramanathaswamy Temple (TN)?

By Air:

Madurai Airport is the nearest airport which is 163 km away

By Rail:

Rameshwaram railway station is the nearest railway station which is 1.3km away

By Road:

Rameshwaram is well connected to many major cities of Tamil Nadu

12. MALLIKARJUNA – SRISAILAM, ANDHRA PRADESH:

The temple of Mallikarjuna Jyotirling is sitauted on the riverbanks of Patalganga Krishna in Srisailam of Andhra Pradesh. This is the only temple where the devotees are allowed to touch the deity. This temple is constructed in the Dravidian style, exhibiting fort like walls and rich sculptural works.This temple consists of the deities Shiva and Parvati.This temple is also known to be one of the 52 shakthi peeths of goddess Sati.

Temple Timings:

All Days of the Week

4.30 am to 10.00 pm

Darshan timings:

6.30 am to 1.00 pm & 6.30 pm to 9.00 pm