Mahashivratri, the night of Lord Shiva,is one of the most sacred festivals of Hindus. There are many myths and rituals behind Mahashivratri.
Shivratri - the festival celebrating the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati
Rameshwaram Temple
The southern most temple(located in Ramnad District of TamilNadu) that homes one of the 12 Jyotirlingas is Rameshwaram. Lord Rama is believed to have prayed to Lord Shiva to pardon him off the sins (if any) committed by him during the war against Ravan. The temple is also one of the four holy sites that a Hindu visits during his lifetime.
Somnath Temple
Considered to be the holiest of all the Jyotirlingas, the Somnath Temple in Gujarat is traditionally the first to be visited during the Dwadash pilgrimage.
Mallikarjuna Temple
Situated on the top of a mountain on river Krishna(Located in the Kunrool district of Andhra Pradesh), Mallikarjuna, also known as Srisaila is the divine place where Adi Shahkaracharya composed Sivananda Lahiri.
Mahakaleshwar Temple
Situated in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), the Mahakal shivling is the sole Swayanbhu (meaning self created) linga of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The linga faces towards the south and is the only temple that hosts the Shree Yantra inscribed on the ceiling above the Grabhagriha.
Omkareshwar Temple
Situated on the island called Mandhata or Shivpuri on river Narmada(situated in Khandwas District of Madhya Pradesh about 12 Miles-20Kms from Mortakka) Omkareshwar is famous for its Omkara and Amareshwar temples. The shape of the island is believed to resemble the sign OM.
Kedarnath Temple
The Garhwal Himalayan range in Uttarkhand is home to one of the most famous Jyotirlingas, Kedarnath. Situated near the Mandakini River, the temple is often snow-clad. Access to the temple is possible only by foot owing to its rugged terrain and harsh climatic condition.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple
The most sacred of all the Jyotirlingas, the Kashi Vishwanath is located on the banks of the Ganga in Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Benaras. The deity is referred to as Vishwanatha or the ‘Ruler of the Universe’
12 Jyotirlingas
| S No | Jyotirlinga |
| 1 | Somnath |
| 2 | Mallikarjuna |
| 3 | Mahakaleshwar |
| 4 | Omkareshwar |
| 5 | Kedarnath |
| 6 | Bhimashankar |
| 7 | Kashi Vishwanath |
| 8 | Trimbakeswar |
| 9 | Vaidyanath |
| 10 | Nageshwara |
| 11 | Rameshwar |
| 12 | Grishneshwar |
Tribamkeshwar Temple
Located on the banks of the Godavari River near Nasik in Maharashtra, Tribamkeshwar is known for its three headed linga that represents the Hindu Trinity -Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. The linga has been reducing in size owing to the excessive use of water. But the erosion of the linga is considered symbolic for it reflects the wearing away of life with time.
Nageshwar Temple at Dwarka,Gujarat
'Jageswara' Temple in Almora, Uttarkhand
Grishneshwar Temple
The temple is located eleven km from Daulatbad near Aurangbad in Maharashtra State . The temple is located near the famous Ellora Caves
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