In Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva is the supreme destroyer and transformer of the universe. While there are thousands of Shiva temples across the world, the most sacred and powerful shrines are known as the Jyotirlingas (The Pillars of Radiant Light). Millions of devotees perform long pilgrimages to visit these temples at least once in their lifetime.
The state of Maharashtra holds the highest number of Jyotirlingas, containing exactly three out of the twelve (Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, and Grishneshwar).
The Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain is famous for its 'Bhasma Aarti', a deeply sacred ritual performed at 4:00 AM using sacred ash.
According to the ancient Shiva Purana, there are exactly 12 (Twelve) Maha Jyotirlingas located in various parts of India.
Here is the list of all 12 shrines and the states they are located in:
According to legend, Lord Brahma (The Creator) and Lord Vishnu (The Preserver) once had an argument about who was the most supreme god. Suddenly, Lord Shiva appeared as an endless, towering pillar of burning fire (Jyotirlinga) piercing through the earth and the sky. He challenged them to find the top and bottom of the fire pillar. Both failed. The 12 temples represent the places where this infinite column of light physically manifested on Earth.
Rules vary by temple. In Mahakaleshwar, devotees are allowed to touch the Shivling and pour water (Jal) directly on it. However, in Kashi Vishwanath and Somnath, strict security and glass barriers often prevent direct touching by the general public.
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