12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package 2024

Jyotirlinga Tour Package

With our 12 Jyotirlinga Tour Package, you can experience a holy voyage that will transport you to the centre of Lord Shiva's heavenly presence. There is great spiritual significance for followers from all over India in these twelve temples, which are thought to be the dwelling places of Lord Shiva.

The travel package includes coverage of India's four regions: the West, East, North, and South. Every site has its character that will captivate you. The historically significant Somnath Temple in Gujarat and Nageshwar in Dwarka are located in the west.

In central India are Bhimashankar, which is close to Pune, and Trimbakeshwar, which is situated in Nashik's verdant surroundings. Grishneshwar, which is close to Aurangabad, is renowned for its historic buildings.

Three Jyotirlingas are located in North India: Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), and Vaidyanath in Deoghar (Jharkhand).

The southern regions of the country include Rameshwaram, which is located off the coast of Tamil Nadu; Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh; and Omkareshwar, which is encircled by the Narmada River that flows through Madhya Pradesh.

These holy spaces provide tranquillity away from the stress of everyday life, making for an enlightening experience. So reserve your 12-Jyotirlinga Tour Package today to view some stunning architectural marvels and ask Lord Shiva for blessings!

Gujarat's Somnath Temple

In Gujarat's Gir Somnath district, the Somnath Temple is considered the first of India's twelve Jyotirlingas.

According to tradition, the Moon deity Soma (Chandra Dev) lost his lustre when his father-in-law Daksha Prajapati cursed him for not treating all of his wives fairly. Even though Chandra Dev was married to 27 of Daksha's daughters, he prioritised Rohini above all the others. 

The distraught Chandra Dev worshipped Shiva here for around 4,000 years in an attempt to reverse the curse. Shiva granted Chandra the blessing of only 15 days of brightness per month because he was pleased with his commitment and hard work. After recovering his glory, the Moon God erected this shrine to honour Lord Shiva.

In terms of the current temple's architecture, it displays the Chaulukya style. On the occasion of Maha Shivratri this year, the temple was just awarded a certificate of "World Amazing Place" by the World Talent Organization, USA.

In Andhra Pradesh, the Mallikarjuna Temple

One of India's most venerated Jyotirlingas, the Mallikarjuna Temple is perched on a hill in the sleepy town of Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh, and is frequented by thousands of pilgrims and Shaivas each year during Maha Shivratri.

A mythology states that Shiva and Parvati once decided to wed Kartikeya and Ganesha, their sons. Shiva made their sons race and complete three parikramas (rounds) of the world to determine who would marry first. Kartikeya rode out with his peacock to win the race, but Ganesha utilized cunning to turn his mouse mount around his parents three times, and as a result, he was crowned the victor. Feeling distressed upon his homecoming, Kartikeya departed from Mount Kailash to live by himself as Kumarabrahmachari atop Mount Kraunja. Shiva and Parvati arrived in Srisailam to appease him.

With its intricate wall carvings and sculptures that depict scenes from epics like the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, the temple epitomizes the best of Dravidian architectural design.

Madhya Pradesh's Mahakaleshwar Temple

One of the most important of India's twelve Jyotirlingas, Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, is located in the medieval city of Ujjain. It is housed in a temple bearing the same name and is situated on the banks of the River Kshipra. The most well-known feature of the temple is "Bhasm-Aarti," which is also regarded as one of the best Tantra temples in India. The temple priests carry out this initial ritual first thing in the morning. The Shivlinga is ceremoniously covered in funeral pyre ash. It is the site of the highest number of national pilgrimages during the months of Sawan, Nagpanchami, and Maha Shivratri.

Numerous mythological tales are associated with this fabled temple; however, the most widely accepted one states that Lord Shiva materialized out of the earth to vanquish a demon named Dushana, who had been cruelly torturing and torturing the people and brahmins of the Ujjain city. Shiva became the Jyotirlinga after defeating the demon.

The Madhya Pradesh temple of Omkareshwar

Located in the Khandwa District of Madhya Pradesh, the Omkareshwar Temple is a well-known Jyotirlinga in India. It is situated on the banks of the Narmada River on the island of Mandhata, which is thought to have the shape of "Om." This is the most popular place for Shaivas and pilgrims from all across the nation to congregate during Maha Shivratri and Kartik Poornima.

The temple is famous for its exquisite sculptures and serene environs in addition to its major draw, the Jyotirling. The Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is associated with three legends. The story that is most widely believed is of Vidhya Parbat, who atoned for his sins by performing a penance to appease Shiva. Shiva, who was pleased with the devotion, manifested as Omkareshwar and Amaleswara.

The Uttarakhand temple of Kedarnath

The Jyotirlinga in the Kedarnath Temple is the highest on the list of Jyotirlingas in India and dates back to the Mahabharata period. The Kedarnath Temple, one of India's "Char Dham" monuments, is one of the most popular tourist destinations. Given its location in the foothills of the Himalayas, the temple is closed in the winter to shield guests from bitterly cold temperatures. But in "Ukhimath," where believers get some respite and can worship the god in the winter, the idol is moved.

According to tradition, the Pandavas atoned greatly for their misdeeds during the famous Mahabharata conflict by performing a huge penance at this location, thus pleasing Lord Shiva. Satisfied with the ceremony, Lord Shiva materialized as Jyotirlinga. The initial temple is thought to have been constructed by the Pandavas, and it was later restored by famous Hindu teacher Adi Shankaracharya Ji.

Maharashtra's Bhimashankar Temple

Bhimashankar Temple has great religious significance and is the location of one of India's Jyotirlingas. The temple, which is situated in the Bhorgiri village of Pune, Maharashtra, has a large influx of devotees during the festivals of Maha Shivratri and Shivratri. A decent throng is visible every Monday aside from these special occasions.

Hindu Puras state that Lord Shiva used the Rudra avatar to defeat Tripurasura, a malevolent demon who was set on destroying Heaven, Hell, and the Nether Word. The Bhima River was created by the sweat that Shiva's body secreted after he defeated the Tripurasura and rested atop the Sahyadri Mountains.

Uttar Pradesh's Kashi Vishwanath Temple

In addition to housing one of India's twelve Jyotirlingas in the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, the sacred city of Kashi is home to over thirty million gods. Kashi, which is home to the holy Ganga River, is a destination for pilgrims from all over the world seeking redemption. Apart from this temple, Kashi is renowned for its several ghats and the legends associated with them.

Hindu mythology accords Kashi's immense significance, and the temple traces its history back to the eleventh century. In 1780, Rani Ahilya Bai Holkar took down the current building. During the year, the location is constantly packed, but especially on the occasions of Maha Shivratri, Kartik Poornima, Devi Deepawali, and Makar Sankranti events.

Maharashtra's Trayambakeshwara Temple

Of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India, Trimbak, a small town in Nashik, Maharashtra, is one of the most revered. The current building was rebuilt by Peshwa Balaji Bajirao. The primary colour utilized in the temple's construction is black, which beautifully captures the essence of the Nagara architectural style. Situated in the inner sanctuary, the god Trayambakeshwara Jyotirlinga is supposed to release worshippers from all life's sufferings and fulfil their desires.

A mythical tale states that the sage Gautam once worshipped Lord Shiva to atone for his inadvertent slaughter of a cow. He begged Shiva to let the Ganges River purify him. Thank you, Shiva, for granting the Ganga river its name, the Godavari. Lord Shiva assumed the form of Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga in response to the pleas of all the gods for him to remain here.

Jharkhand's Baidyanath Temple

During Maha Shivratri, Sawan's holy month, or at any time of year, devotees flock to all of India's Jyotirlingas to pay their respects to Baba Baidyanath Dham. This temple, which is situated in Deoghar, Jharkhand, is connected to multiple floors.

In a widely believed narrative, Ravana offered his ten heads as a sacrifice to Shiva, his favourite deity, to gain Shiva's favour. This site became known as Baidyanath Dham when Shiva, filled with devotion, emerged and connected the heads in the form of a Vaidya (Doctor).

Gujarat's Nageswara Temple

The Nageswara Temple, which is one of the twelve famous Jyotirlingas in India, is situated in the "Char Dham" city of Dwarka, Gujarat, and is named after the Shiva Purana. According to the sacred book, the demon Daruka abused his authority and persecuted the inhabitants after pleading with the Goddess Parvati for her blessings. He even took Supriya, a devotee of Lord Shiva, and several other innocent people prisoner. Supriya, who was imprisoned, urged others to recite the Shiva Mantra for safety. When Daruka became infuriated and fled to kill Supriya, Lord Shiva showed himself as the Jyotirlinga to defend his followers. The shrine's exact founding date is still uncertain, although Gulshan Kumar, who passed away in 1996, renovated the current building.

Tamil Nadu's Ramanathaswamy Temple

The Ramanathaswamy Temple is mentioned in the Ramayana and is situated in the Tamil Nadu holy town of Rameshwaram. In addition to being one of the holiest Jyotirlinga temples in India, it is also one of the pilgrimage sites known as the "Char Dham," which is a main attraction of the majority of India trip packages that are devoted to religious places. The seventh incarnation of Vishu, Lord Rama, is said to have desired to be freed from his sins during the battle against Ravana. He gave Hanuman the mission of retrieving a sizable lingam from the Himalayas. When it took a while, Rama used the sand from the beach to make a little lingam that is still present in the sanctum. Constructed in the Tamil architectural style, the temple also features Vishwalingam, which is worshipped first as per Lord Rama's instruction. Hanuman brought the idol from Mount Kailash.

Maharashtra's Ghrishneshwar Temple

One of the most famous Jyotirlingas in India is the Ghrishneshwar Temple in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It is also referred to as Ghrneshwar or Ghushmeshwar. The Shiva Purana refers to this temple. The name Ghrneshwara, which refers to the deity of this temple, means "Lord of Compassion." According to the Shiva Purana, Ghushma was gifted with a son by Shiva, who was moved by her devotee's fervour. But Ghusma's son was killed by her sister. Shaken by her son's death, she asked Shiva, in the guise of Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga, to take up residence here. Beautiful paintings and sculptures adorn the walls of the temple, which accurately captures the architectural style of Maratha temples.

It is thought that those who worship and submit to Lord Shiva are saved and that they live long, happy lives in peace with excellent health. Plan your travel to these holy locations and ask Lord Shiva's blessings if you want your spiritual journey to be fulfilling.