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The 12 Jyotirlingas of India

 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 . 4. Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh) – On an island in the Narmada River, shaped like the holy symbol “ॐ”. 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) – ...