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What are the benefits of visiting 12 Jyotirlingas?

If you are a devotee of Lord Shiva, visiting the 12 Jyotirlingas must be your dream. Before you plan your tour, explore the spiritual benefits and significance of undertaking this sacred journey.

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Edited By: Arushi Jaiswal @JaiswalArushi
Updated: March 20, 2025 19:15 IST
The 12 Jyotirlingas are among the most sacred and revered pilgrimage sites for devotees of Lord Shiva. Devotees from around the world visit these shrines to seek blessings and spiritual enlightenment.
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The 12 Jyotirlingas are among the most sacred and revered pilgrimage sites for devotees of Lord Shiva. Devotees from around the world visit these shrines to seek blessings and spiritual enlightenment.
Somnath Jyotirlinga (Gujarat): The famous jyotirlinga of Somnath is considered to be the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The Jyotirlinga offers wealth and peace.
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Somnath Jyotirlinga (Gujarat): The famous jyotirlinga of Somnath is considered to be the first of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The Jyotirlinga offers wealth and peace.
Mallikarjuna (Andhra Pradesh): This temple signifies the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Visiting the temple will give you freedom from all evil forms.
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Mallikarjuna (Andhra Pradesh): This temple signifies the union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Visiting the temple will give you freedom from all evil forms.
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Mahakaleshwar (Madhya Pradesh): The temple represents Shiva as the lord of time and death. Mahakaleshwar will let you free from all fears and sins.
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Mahakaleshwar (Madhya Pradesh): The temple represents Shiva as the lord of time and death. Mahakaleshwar will let you free from all fears and sins.
Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh): This is the fourth Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. It is believed that after traversing the three worlds daily, Lord Shiva rests here. Omkareshwar provides comfort and peace.
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Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh): This is the fourth Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. It is believed that after traversing the three worlds daily, Lord Shiva rests here. Omkareshwar provides comfort and peace.
Kedarnath (Uttarakhand): Kedarnath temple is one of the sacred pilgrimage centre in Northern India. At Kedarnath, you will attain salvation.
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Kedarnath (Uttarakhand): Kedarnath temple is one of the sacred pilgrimage centre in Northern India. At Kedarnath, you will attain salvation.
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Bhimashankar (Maharashtra): This temple represents Lord Shiva as the destroyer of evil. Bhimashankar gives you victory.
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Bhimashankar (Maharashtra): This temple represents Lord Shiva as the destroyer of evil. Bhimashankar gives you victory.
Kashi Vishwanath (Uttar Pradesh): Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous temples in Varanasi. Kashi Vishwanath will give you freedom from all types of karmas.
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Kashi Vishwanath (Uttar Pradesh): Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous temples in Varanasi. Kashi Vishwanath will give you freedom from all types of karmas.
Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra): It represents the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction. At Trimbakeshwar, all wishes are fulfilled.
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Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra): It represents the cycle of creation, preservation, and destruction. At Trimbakeshwar, all wishes are fulfilled.
Baidyanath (Jharkhand): Lord Shiva is worshipped here as the 'healer' (Baidyanath). Devotees believe a visit gives relief from all kinds of diseases.
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Baidyanath (Jharkhand): Lord Shiva is worshipped here as the 'healer' (Baidyanath). Devotees believe a visit gives relief from all kinds of diseases.
Nageshwar (Gujarat): The revered site is home to one of the 12 jyotirlingas (self-manifested shivalinga) in India. A visit to this temple destroys all sins.
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Nageshwar (Gujarat): The revered site is home to one of the 12 jyotirlingas (self-manifested shivalinga) in India. A visit to this temple destroys all sins.
Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu): It is believed that Lord Ram worshipped Lord Shiva here to seek forgiveness after the war with Ravana. This is a gateway to heaven.
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Rameshwaram (Tamil Nadu): It is believed that Lord Ram worshipped Lord Shiva here to seek forgiveness after the war with Ravana. This is a gateway to heaven.
Grishneshwar (Maharashtra): This is the last Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. It is located near the famous Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At this temple, you will find prosperity.
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Grishneshwar (Maharashtra): This is the last Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. It is located near the famous Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. At this temple, you will find prosperity.
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