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The 12 Jyotirlingas are sacred sancturies devoted to Lord Shiva, and they hold important significance in Hindu mythology. Each Jyotirlinga represents a unique incarnation of Lord Shiva's divine power. Here's a brief overview of the story behind each of the 12 Jyotirlingas:
1. Somnath (Prabhas Patan, Saurashtra, Gujarat):
The first Jyotirlinga, Somnath, is said to have been established by the Moon God (Chandra) to seek penance for his sins. The temple has been rebuilt several times due to various historical events.
2. Mallikarjuna (Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh):
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga is positioned on the Shri Shaila mountain on the banks of the Krishna River. The temple is associated with the legend of Lord Shiva and his consort Parvati.
3. Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh):
Mahakaleshwar is located in Ujjain and is believed to be the spot where Lord Shiva appeared as a column of light (Jyotirlinga) to master the demon Dushana.
4. Omkareshwar (Mandhata Island, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh):
The Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is positioned on an island in the Narmada River and represents Lord Shiva as the "Om" sound, the early sound of creation.
5. Kedarnath (Kedarnath, Uttarakhand):
Kedarnath is one of the most revered pilgrimage sites in the Himalayas. The Jyotirlinga here is associated with the Pandavas from the Mahabharata and is believed to have been established by them.
6. Bhimashankar (Pune, Maharashtra):
Bhimashankar is located in the Sahyadri Range, and its origin is linked to a battle between Lord Shiva and the demon Tripurasura.
7. Kashi Vishwanath (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh):
Kashi Vishwanath, positioned in Varanasi, is one of the holiest temples in India. The Jyotirlinga represents Lord Shiva's incarnation as the sovereign of the universe.
8. Trimbakeshwar (Nashik, Maharashtra):
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is located near Nashik and is associated with the source of the Godavari River. It is believed to have been established by Rishi Gautama.
9. Vaidyanath (Deoghar, Jharkhand):
Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga is positioned in Deoghar and is connected to the legend of Goddess Sati's limbs falling here during Lord Shiva's Tandava dance.
10. Nageshwar (Dwarka, Gujarat):
Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is positioned near Dwarka and is associated with the story of a demon named Daruka and the demoness who sought blessings from Lord Shiva.
11. Rameshwar (Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu):
Rameshwar Jyotirlinga is located on Rameswaram Island and is connected to the story of Lord Rama installing a Shivalinga here after the Ramayana.
12. Grishneshwar (Aurangabad, Maharashtra):
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga is situated near Ellora Caves and is linked to the story of a pious woman named Kusuma seeking Lord Shiva's blessings.
Devotees believe that visiting these Jyotirlingas and seeking Lord Shiva's blessings can grant them spiritual enlightenment and fulfillment of their wishes.
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