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The Grishneshwar Temple, Maharashtra

๐Ÿ›• Grishneshwar Temple, Maharashtra

Grishneshwar Temple is one of the 12Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and is considered the last (twelfth) in the sacred list. It is located in Verul village, near Ellora Caves, around 30 km from Aurangabad in the Indian state of Maharashtra.




๐Ÿ“œ Historical and Mythological Significance

Of Grishneshwar Temple, Maharashtra:-

Name Meaning: “Grishneshwar” means ‘Lord of Compassion’.

Mythology: According to the Shiva Purana, a devout woman named Ghushma (or Kusuma) used to worship Shiva by making lingams. Her dead son was brought back to life by Lord Shiva as a reward for her unwavering devotion. Shiva then manifested here as a Jyotirlinga.


Reconstruction: Originally destroyed in medieval invasions, the temple was rebuilt in the 18th century by Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore, who also rebuilt Kashi Vishwanath and other temples across India.

๐Ÿ›️ Architecture of Grishneshwar Temple, Maharashtra:-

Built using red basalt stone, the temple reflects traditional South Indian and Hemadpanthi styles.

The sanctum (garbhagriha) houses the Jyotirlinga.


Features include of Grishneshwar Temple, Maharashtra:-

A 5-tier shikhara (tower) over the sanctum.

24 intricately carved pillars depicting scenes from Lord Vishnu’s Dashavatara.

A sacred Nandi (bull) statue in the courtyard.

The temple premises are simple, yet spiritually powerful.

๐Ÿ“ Location and Accessibility Of Grishneshwar Temple, Maharashtra:-


Nearest Town: Verul, near Ellora Caves, about 30 km from Aurangabad city.


By Air: Nearest airport – Aurangabad Airport (~36 km).


By Train: Aurangabad Railway Station.


By Road: Connected by road; taxis and buses from Aurangabad.

๐Ÿ™ Darshan & Rituals of Grishneshwar Temple, Maharashtra:-


The temple is open to all devotees, and men are required to enter the sanctum without upper garments (like in some South Indian temples).


Morning to evening darshan is available, and the atmosphere is serene, with chants and rituals performed daily.

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