12 Jyotirlinga: Visiting 12 Jyotirlingas in the month of Saavan brings blessings, know their importance...

12 Jyotirlinga Darshan: The month of Sawan is considered the most sacred for the worship of Lord Shiva. During this time, offering water to the Shivling, performing Rudrabhishek, and chanting the name of Shiva are especially fruitful. The importance of worshiping Lord Shiva increases manifold in the month of Sawan. It is believed that offering water, milk, Belpatra, Dhatura, and Bhang on Shivling in this month destroys defects, liberates from sins, and gives blessings of peace and prosperity.

Especially if a devotee visits any one of the 12 Jyotirlingas across the country, he gets Akshaya Punya. Traveling and visiting 12 Jyotirlingas is considered extremely virtuous. Let us know in detail about the location, importance, and stories related to these Jyotirlingas...

1. Somnath Jyotirlinga (Gujarat)
This Jyotirlinga is located in the Saurashtra region of Gujarat and is considered to be the first Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. It is believed that the Moon God had performed penance for Lord Shiva here to get rid of his curse. Worshipping Somnath provides relief from Chandra Dosh and mental problems. This place was destroyed many times, but was rebuilt with devotion every time.

2. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga (Andhra Pradesh)
This Jyotirlinga is located on Srisailam mountain in Andhra Pradesh and is called the Kailash of South India. This is the only place where the temples of both Shiva and Parvati are together. This is a place for devotees to especially attain peace of mind and family harmony.

3. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Madhya Pradesh)
Located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, this Jyotirlinga is worshipped as Mahakal, who is "Kaal of Kaals". This Shivlinga is considered to be self-manifested, and the Bhasma Aarti performed here every morning is world famous. Devotees come from far and wide to see it.

4. Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga (Madhya Pradesh)
This holy place is situated on an island in the middle of the Narmada River, which is shaped like "Om". It is believed that Lord Shiva comes here for a night's rest and plays Chausar with Mother Parvati. The atmosphere here is very calm and full of spiritual energy.

5. Kedarnath Jyotirlinga (Uttarakhand)
Situated in the lap of the Himalayas, this temple is built at a great height above sea level. It is believed that during the Mahabharata period, the Pandavas performed penance here to please Lord Shiva. This Jyotirlinga is also described in Skanda Purana and Shiva Purana, and the journey here is considered very fruitful despite being difficult.

6. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga (Maharashtra)
This Jyotirlinga is located in the Sahyadri mountains of the Pune district of Maharashtra. The Shivlinga here is quite huge and circular, so it is also called Moteshwar Mahadev. This place is full of natural beauty and is also a safe area for wildlife.

7. Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga (Uttar Pradesh)
This temple, located in Varanasi, is the oldest and most famous temple of Lord Shiva. It is believed that the city of Kashi rests on the trident of Lord Shiva, and this city never gets destroyed. There is a special crowd here in the month of Sawan, and Rudrabhishek has special significance.

8. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga (Maharashtra)
This Jyotirlinga is located at the origin of the Godavari River in Nashik district. There are three small Shivlingas here which represent Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh i.e. Tridevs. This place is especially famous for getting rid of Kalsarp Dosh.

9. Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga (Jharkhand)
This Jyotirlinga, located in Deoghar, is also known as Ravanaeshwar. According to legend, Ravana offered his 9 heads to please Lord Shiva. This place is famous for the prevention of diseases and especially for its health benefits.

10. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga (Gujarat)
This Jyotirlinga is located near Dwarka and depicts the lord form of Lord Shiva as the lord of snakes. In the Shiva Purana, it is addressed as "Darukavan". Worshipping here protects one from fears and obstacles in life.

11. Rameswaram Jyotirlinga (Tamil Nadu)
This temple is located on the beach, and it is believed that Lord Rama worshiped here by making a Shivlinga from sand after conquering Lanka. This is the reason why it was named "Rameshwaram". This Jyotirlinga symbolizes the union of Shiva and Rama.

12. Ghushneshwar Jyotirlinga (Maharashtra)
This last Jyotirlinga is located near Aurangabad. It is also known as Ghushmeshwar. This place is a symbol of faith and devotion of a devotee woman Ghushma, who did not give up devotion to Lord Shiva even after the death of her son. Finally, Lord Shiva was pleased and revived her son.

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