The 12 Jyothirlingas in India
12 Jyotirlingas Names, Locations, Route and Yatra Guide
The 12 Jyotirlingas are the holiest Shiva temples in India, worshipped as places where Shiva manifested as divine light.
"A sacred route becomes easier when names, places and purpose are clear."
📖 What are The 12 Jyothirlingas in India?
The 12 Jyotirlingas are the holiest Shiva temples in India, worshipped as places where Shiva manifested as divine light.
🕉️ Divine Significance
- • This cluster has one clear pilgrimage intent and should be treated separately from the general temple listing page.
- • The complete names and locations help devotees compare temples before planning darshan.
- • Temple profile cards below link only to detailed pages currently available on Temples.bio.
✨ Spiritual Benefits
"A sacred route becomes easier when names, places and purpose are clear."
The 12 Jyothirlingas in India Names and Locations
Total Shrines
12 Jyotirlingas across India
Primary Deity
Lord Shiva as Jyotirlinga
Popular Start Point
Somnath, Gujarat
Best Planning Window
October to March for most temples
The 12 Jyothirlingas in India List
This is the canonical names list for the sacred cluster. Temple profile cards are shown separately when detailed Temples.bio pages are available.
- Somnath - Gujarat
- Mallikarjuna - Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
- Mahakaleshwar - Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Omkareshwar - Madhya Pradesh
- Kedarnath - Uttarakhand
- Bhimashankar - Maharashtra
- Kashi Vishwanath - Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Trimbakeshwar - Nashik, Maharashtra
- Vaidyanath/Baidyanath - Deoghar, Jharkhand
- Nageshwar - Dwarka, Gujarat
- Ramanathaswamy - Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
- Grishneshwar - Ellora, Maharashtra
📊 Compare The 12 Jyothirlingas in India
Location, state, darshan timings and the nearest railhead for temple profiles currently available on Temples.bio.
| # | Temple | Location | State | Darshan timings | Nearest railway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somnath Jyotirlinga | Somnath, Gujarat | Gujarat | {"note": "Extended during Shivaratri and Shravan. Average wait 30–60 … | Veraval Railway Station (6 km) |
| 2 | Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga | Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh | Andhra Pradesh | {"note": "Special darshan timings during Navaratri and Shivaratri.", … | Markapur Railway Station (90 km) |
| 3 | Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga | Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh | {"note": "Continuous darshan. Bhasma Aarti is separate at 4 AM. Wait … | Ujjain Railway Station (2 km) |
| 4 | Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga | Omkareshwar, Madhya Pradesh | Madhya Pradesh | {"note": "Extended during Shravan and Shivaratri. River boat till 9 P… | Omkareshwar Road Railway Station (12 km) |
| 5 | Kedarnath Jyotirlinga | Kedarnath, Uttarakhand | Uttarakhand | {"note": "Pilgrimage season only. Abhishek 6–8 AM. Evening aarti mand… | Rishikesh Railway Station (239 km to Gaurikund) |
| 6 | Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga | Bhimashankar, Maharashtra | Maharashtra | {"note": "Extended during Shravan Mondays and Shivaratri.", "evening"… | Pune Railway Station (100 km) |
| 7 | Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga | Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | Uttar Pradesh | {"note": "Mangala Aarti at 3 AM for pre-booked devotees. Wait 1–3 hou… | Varanasi Railway Station (5 km) |
| 8 | Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga | Trimbakeshwar, Maharashtra | Maharashtra | {"note": "Extended during Shravan and Nashik Kumbh (every 12 years, n… | Nashik Railway Station (28 km) |
| 9 | Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga | Deoghar, Jharkhand | Jharkhand | {"note": "Sawan Somvar (Mondays): 5–10 lakh daily. Wait 4–12 hours pe… | Jasidih Railway Station (7 km) |
| 10 | Nageshwar Jyotirlinga | Dwarka, Gujarat | Gujarat | {"note": "Extended during Shravan and Shivaratri.", "evening": "5:00 … | Dwarka Railway Station (17 km) |
| 11 | Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga | Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu | Tamil Nadu | {"note": "Theertham bathing (22 wells) before darshan takes 2–3 hours… | Rameshwaram Railway Station (2 km) |
| 12 | Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga | Aurangabad, Maharashtra | Maharashtra | {"note": "Extended Shravan and Shivaratri. Many combine with Ellora C… | Aurangabad Railway Station (30 km) |
Last updated June 2026
Temple Profiles Available on Temples.bio
These are the detailed temple pages currently linked to this cluster.
Somnath Jyotirlinga
The first among the 12 Jyotirlingas, Somnath Temple is located on the western coast of Gujarat and is considered one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites in Hinduism.
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga
Located atop the Nallamala Hills in Andhra Pradesh, Mallikarjuna Temple at Srisailam is the second Jyotirlinga and one of the 18 Shakti Peethas, making it doubly sacred.
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
One of the most revered Shiva temples in India, Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain is famous for its Swayambhu lingam and the unique Bhasma Aarti performed at dawn.
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga
Situated on the sacred Mandhata island in the Narmada River, Omkareshwar Temple is unique as the island naturally forms the sacred Om symbol, making it one of the most mystical Jyotirlingas.
Kedarnath Jyotirlinga
Located at an altitude of 3,583 meters in the Himalayas, Kedarnath Temple is the highest among all Jyotirlingas and is accessible only for six months due to extreme weather conditions.
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
Nestled in the lush Sahyadri mountain ranges of Maharashtra, Bhimashankar Temple is renowned for its ancient architecture and the legend of Lord Shiva's victory over the demon Bhima.
Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga
Located in the holy city of Varanasi, Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most revered Jyotirlingas and is considered the spiritual capital of India where dying is believed to grant moksha.
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
Located near Nashik in Maharashtra, Trimbakeshwar Temple is the source of the holy river Godavari and is unique for housing three separate lingams representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh.
Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga
Located in Deoghar, Jharkhand, Vaidyanath Temple is known as the "Temple of the Divine Physician" where Lord Shiva is worshipped as the supreme healer and physician of the universe.
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
Located near Dwarka in Gujarat, Nageshwar Temple is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva protecting his devotees from poison and negative forces, making it a powerful temple for protection.
Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga
Located on Pamban Island in Tamil Nadu, Rameshwaram Temple is unique as both a Jyotirlinga and Char Dham, where Lord Rama worshipped Shiva before crossing to Lanka, making it sacred to both Shaivites and Vaishnavites.
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