Posted on January 14, 2021
In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is regarded as the ‘Supreme deity’ and the creator of the universe. People of all religions and beliefs devote Lord Shiva in the form of holy Jyotirlingas located across different locations in India.
There are around 64 jyotirlinga shrines; however, 12 shrines are considered as most auspicious and sacred. Jyotirlinga shrines in India that are worshipped as the symbol of the deity. Let’s have a look at these 12 holy Jyotirlinga shrines in India that GoldenAgers must visit by joining senior citizens travel groups .
The first and foremost jyotirlinga shrine is located in Somnath, Gujarat in the famous Somnath temple.
It is known to have built by the Moon in pure gold after getting rid of a curse and regaining its light by worshipping Lord Shiva.
Mallikarjuna Swamy temple located in Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh is known to be the second auspicious jyotirlinga shrine in India. Senior citizens travel groups visit here at regular intervals of time to receive the blessings of Lord Shiva.
According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva and Parvati descended to the sacred place to calm the distressed Kartikeya when his younger brother Ganesha was getting married before him.
Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain is known for the third Jyotirlinga, also known as Dakshinmurti Swayambhu (self-manifested) which means that linga derives power from the ‘Shakti’ within itself.
Senior travellers can worship the Omkareshwar linga situated on the first floor and is open round the year for visitors. The Nagchandreshwara Linga, located on the third floor of the temple, opens exclusively on the day of Nagpanchmi.
Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is situated in the Onkareshwar temple that stands as a fantastic three-storied structure on an Om-shaped island (Mandhata) on Narmada River.
Senior travellers may also visit Mamaleshwara jyotirlinga located on the mainland. Also, there are several shrines en route to the island.
Vaidyanatha Jyotirlinga temple, located in Deogarh, is one of the twelve sacred jyotirlingas and is also known as Baba Baidyanath Dham.
Ravana offered his all ten heads to Lord Shiva as his sacrifice in exchange of the boons to wreak havoc in the world. Shiva pleased from his sacrifice and acted as a vaidya (doctor) to cure the injured Ravana.
Bhimashankara, the sixth sacred abode of Lord Shiva is situated on the hills of Sahyadri Range in Maharashtra. Tourists from across the world can enter the Sanctorum in the Maratha style temple made up of black stone and touch the Jyotirlinga.
If you visit in senior citizens travel groups , you must not miss the opportunity to visit the Khandas village near Karjat, also known as the trekker’s paradise.
Rameshwaram is situated in the Pamban Island Tamil Nadu and is popular due to the bridge built up to Sri Lanka by Lord Rama to defeat Ravana.
One of the most sacred Jyotirlinga is known to built by Lord Rama to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for defeating Ravana. Shiva appeared to shower his blessings on Rama and then returned to this Jyotirlinga.
Nageshwar jyotirlinga is located near Dwarka in Gujarat. Lord Shiva in its Nageshwar form, defeated Daruka, a demon and his army to rescue Supriya, an imprisoned devotee.
Tourists are allowed to enter the Sanctorum for performing ‘Abhishek’ on the linga as well as to worship the idol of Dakshinamurti.
The Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga is the ninth, yet the most significant Jyotirlinga on Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Strotram.
Saints from all the religions and spiritual beliefs, including Goswami Tulsidas, Adi Shankaracharya, Guru Nanak, Swami Dayanand Saraswati, Swami Vivekanand, Sant Kabir etc. have visited this temple have known to visit this Jyotirlinga.
Trimbakeshwar is located on the banks of River Godavari in Nasik, Maharashtra. The place is among the most popular Hindu cities where Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years.
Shiva granted a jyotirlinga to Gautam Rishi and his wife Ahilya and released a stream of the Ganges which is now known as the Godavari.
Kedarnath, situated in the Rudraprayag district of Uttrakhand, is the highest and the farthest among all jyotirlinga shrine. Located in the Great Himalayas, it is named after King Kedar who ruled here in Satyuga era.
It is one among the Chardham Yatra and is open for worship only for half a year due to the extreme temperature. Golden agers can visit here by joining senior citizen pilgrimage group tours for a safe journey.
According to Hindu mythology, Grishneshwar is a sacred jyotirlinga situated in the Verul village near Ellora Caves, 30 kms from Aurangabad and 11kms from Daulatabad.
After the selfless devotion of Ghushma, Lord Shiva appeared to revive her son, who is killed by her sister Sudeha. Senior citizens can worship this temple peacefully as it is free from large crowds.
If you want to visit any of the Shiva Jyotirlingas enlisted above, you can join senior citizen temple tours organized by GoldenAgers for a safe and peaceful journey with like-minded people.
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