What are the 12 Jyotirlingas? The twelve shrines where Shiva is worshipped as a linga of light: Somnath, Mallikarjuna, Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Kedarnath, Bhimashankar, Kashi Vishwanath, Trimbakeshwar, Vaidyanath, Nageshwar, Rameshwaram and Grishneshwar.
The 12 Jyotirlingas
| Jyotirlinga | Place | State |
|---|---|---|
| Somnath | Prabhas Patan | Gujarat |
| Mallikarjuna | Srisailam | Andhra Pradesh |
| Mahakaleshwar | Ujjain | Madhya Pradesh |
| Omkareshwar | Khandwa | Madhya Pradesh |
| Kedarnath | Rudraprayag | Uttarakhand |
| Bhimashankar | Pune district | Maharashtra |
| Kashi Vishwanath | Varanasi | Uttar Pradesh |
| Trimbakeshwar | Nashik | Maharashtra |
| Vaidyanath | Deoghar (some traditions: Parli) | Jharkhand |
| Nageshwar | Dwarka (some traditions: Aundha) | Gujarat |
| Rameshwaram | Rameswaram | Tamil Nadu |
| Grishneshwar | Ellora | Maharashtra |
Temple timings and darshan rules change through the year, so check with the temple before you travel.
Sources
- Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotram, for the twelve names and their order.
- Shiva Purana.
Worship Shiva from home
If the journey isn’t possible this year, a pandit can perform the same abhishekam in your home.
Questions devotees ask us
What is a Jyotirlinga?
A shrine where Shiva is worshipped as a linga of light. Tradition counts twelve across India.
Why do some lists differ?
Vaidyanath and Nageshwar are each claimed by more than one place. The table shows the most common site and names the other.
Can I do a Rudrabhishekam without travelling?
Yes. You can book a Rudrabhishekam at home, or an online puja in your name at temples we work with, including Omkareshwar and Trimbakeshwar.