12 Jyotirlingas of India: Visions of Shiva’s Divine Form
Jyotirlinga means a self-manifested form of Shiva. There are 12 Jyotirlingas in India, which are very sacred places for Shiva devotees. Each Jyotirlinga has its own significance and history.
These 12 Jyotirlingas are as follows:
- Somnath, Gujarat
- Mallikarjuna, Andhra Pradesh
- Mahakaleshwar, Madhya Pradesh
- Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh
- Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
- Bhimashankar, Maharashtra
- Vishwanath, Uttar Pradesh
- Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra
- Vaidyanath, Jharkhand
- Nageshwar, Gujarat
- Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ghrishneshwar, Maharashtra
Importance of Jyotirlinga Yatra:
Jyotirlinga Yatra is a very important pilgrimage for the devotees of Shiva. It is believed that darshan of Jyotirlinga destroys the sins of the devotees and attains moksha.
Things to keep in mind while doing Jyotirlinga Yatra:
Each Jyotirlinga temple has its own rules and laws. Know these rules before traveling.
It is very important to maintain cleanliness during the journey.
Devotees should chant mantras of Shiva during the journey.
Devotees should donate after completing the Yatra.
Jyotirlinga Yatra is a highly spiritual and purifying experience for devotees.