The 12 Jyotirlingas of India (with States)
1. Somnath (Gujarat) – The first Jyotirlinga; rebuilt multiple times after destruction. It symbolizes Shiva as the “Lord of the Moon.”
2. Mallikarjuna (Andhra Pradesh) – Located in Srisailam, it represents the unity of Shiva and Shakti. Also a Shakti Peetha.
3. Mahakaleshwar (Madhya Pradesh) – In Ujjain, this is the only south-facing linga. Famous for its early-morning Bhasma Aarti
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4. Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh) – On an island in the Narmada River, shaped like the holy symbol “เฅ”.
5. Kedarnath (Uttarakhand) – Nestled in the Himalayas, it’s the most remote and among the holiest Shiva shrines.
6. Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu) – Associated with Lord Rama; he worshipped Shiva here before crossing to Lanka.
7. Kashi Vishwanath (Uttar Pradesh) – Situated in Varanasi, it signifies liberation (moksha) and cosmic energy.
8. Bhimashankar (Maharashtra) – Located in the Sahyadri Hills; also a source of the Bhima River.
9. Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra) – Near Nashik; the linga here has three faces representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
10. Nageshwar (Gujarat) – Near Dwarka; associated with the Daruka forest and protection from serpents.
11. Grishneshwar (Maharashtra) – Near the Ellora Caves; restored by Ahilyabai Holkar.
12. Vaidyanath (Jharkhand) – Also called Baidyanath; where Ravana is believed
to have worshipped Shiva for power.
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