Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra – According to Shiva Purana, there are 64 original Jyotirlinga shrines in India and Nepal. Out of which, 12 are the most sacred and they are called the Maha Jyotirlingam or Dwadas Jyotirlinga.
There are 3 Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra, and the other nine are located in the rest of India. You can find the complete list of Jyotirlingas here.
In this article we shared the details about the Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra region as mentioned by the Adi Shankaracharya in Dvādaśa Jyotirliṅga Stotram.
सौराष्ट्रे सोमनाथंच श्री शैले मल्लिकार्जुनम् |
उज्जयिन्यां महाकालमोङ्कारममलेश्वरम्॥ ||
वैद्यनाथम् चिताभूमो च डाकिन्यां भीमशङ्करम् |
सेतुबन्धे तु रामेशं नागेशं दारुका बने ||
वाराणस्या तु वश्वेशं त्र्यम्बकं गौतमी तटे |
हिमालये तु केदारं घुशमेशं च शिवालये ||
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List of Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra
| Shrine | Location | Dwadas Jyotirlinga |
|---|---|---|
| Trimbakeshwar | Nasik | Yes |
| Ghrishneshwar | Aurangabad | Yes |
| Bhimashankar | Pune | Yes |
| Vaijnath | Parli | No |
| Nagnath | Hingoli | No |
#1. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga – Nasik, Maharashtra
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is located about 30 km from Nasik in Maharashtra near the mountain named Brahmagiri from where the river Godavari flows.
Kusavarta Kund (sacred pond) in the temple premises, built by Shrimant Sardar Raosaheb Parnerkar who was the Fadnavis of Indore State, is the source of the Godavari River, which is also known as Gautami Ganga – the most sacred river in South India.
Trimbakeshwar holds eminent spiritual importance as it is among the four Hindu cities where the Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years. The temple has a very unique shape and is famous all over the world.
The current temple was built by Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao and is located between three hills namely Brahmagiri, Nilagiri, and Kalagiri.
Unlike the other 12 Jyotirlingas in India, the extraordinary feature of the Jyotirlinga located here is its three faces embodying Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Rudra.
The place is known for its scenic beauty in the rainy/ monsoon season and is surrounded by lush green hills untouched by pollution. Anjaneri Mountain, the birthplace of Lord Hanuman, is 7 km from Trimbakeshwar.
Trimbakeshwar Temple Address:
Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra – 422212
Phone- +91 9423478937
Trimbakeshwar Temple opening hours:
The temple remains open for devotees every day from 5:30 AM to 9 PM.
How to reach Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple:
By Read: Temple is well connected by road from major cities and is located 30 kilometers from Nashik, 157 kilometers from Thane, 178 kilometers from Mumbai, and 224 kilometers from Aurangabad in Maharashtra.
By Train: The nearest railway station to the temple is the Gatpuri, which is about 28 km away from the temple. You can hire a taxi or auto to reach the temple. Another major railway station is Nasik Road which is about 38 km away from the temple.
By Air: The nearest airport is Nashik Airport, which is also about 50 km away from the temple. The nearest international airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport, Mumbai which is 166 km away from the temple.
#2. Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga – Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple sometimes referred to as the Ghrineshwar or Ghushmeshwar Temple, is located in a village called Verul, which is 20 km from Daulatabad, near Aurangabad in Maharashtra. This is the 12th jyotirlinga in India.
The temple structure was destroyed by the Muslim invaders in the 13th and 14th centuries. The temple went through several rounds of rebuilding followed by re-destruction during the Mughal-Maratha conflict. It was rebuilt in its current form in the 18th century by the queen of Indore, Ahilyabai Holkar.
The temple is splendidly constructed with red and black stones. The temple has 5 storied Shikhara-style construction, which is the mountain peak style of architecture. This 240 ft x 185 ft temple is the smallest Jyotirlinga temple in India.
The Ghrishneshwar Mandir is also known by other names like Kusumeswarar, Ghushmeswara, Grushmeswara and Grishneswara.
Ghrishneshwar Temple Address:
Ellora, Aurangabad, At Post – Grishneshwar, Maharashtra – 431102
Phone- +91-9422714648
Ghrishneshwar Temple opening hours:
The temple remains open for devotees every day from 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
How to reach Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple:
The temple is located close to Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
By Road: It is about 30 kilometers (19 miles) northwest of the city of Aurangabad, and about 300 kilometers (190 miles) east-northeast of Mumbai, Maharashtra.
By Train: The nearest railway station to the temple is the Aurangabad Railway Station, which is about 34 km away from the temple. You can hire a taxi or auto to reach the temple.
By Air: The nearest airport is Aurangabad Airport, which is also about 41 km away from the temple. You can hire a taxi at the airport to reach the temple.
#3. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga – Pune, Maharashtra
The Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple is located in the Sahyadri region of Pune, Maharashtra. It lies on the banks of the Bhima River and is considered to be a source of this river.
According to Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotram, Bhimashankar is the sixth jyotirlinga among the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. The Bhimashankar temple has a Nagara architectural pattern, which belongs to the Maratha style of architecture. Apart from its religious significance the area also offers several spectacular views.
This mesmerizing piece of worship was built by Nana Phadnavis in the 18th century. The temple’s Garba Griha is a beautiful amalgamation of Rajasthani and Gujarati influences in its Nagara (Indo-Aryan architecture) style. The outer walls of the temple depict scenes from Shiv Leela, Krishna Leela, Ramayana, and Mahabharata.
Thousands of devotees flock here during the festivals of Maha Shivratri. Devotees visiting Bhimashankar temple, also see Kamalaja temple– an incarnation of Parvati, located close by. This is also one of the most popular jyotirlingas in India.
Bhimashankar Temple Address:
Bhimashankar temple, Khed, District Pune, Maharashtra 410509,
Phone- +91-9403726339
Bhimashankar Temple opening hours:
Darshan starts at 5 AM in the morning and continues till 9:30 PM in the night. In the afternoon, during Madhyan Aarti, darshan is closed for 45 minutes.
How to reach Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple:
By Road: The distance between Pune and Bhimashankar is 110 km and it can be covered in 2.5 to 3 hours by road.
By Train: The nearest railway station to the temple is the Karjat Junction, which is about 147 km away from the temple. You can hire a taxi to reach the temple.
By Air: The nearest airport is Pune International Airport, which is also about 105 km away from the temple.
Other Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra
There are two more famous Shiv Linga in Maharashtra; however, these two are not mentioned in the Dvadasa Jyotirlinga Stotram and are not part of the 12 Maha Jyotirlinga or Dwadas Jyotirlinga.
#1. Parli Vaijnath
Parli Vaijnath Temple is an ancient Shiva temple located in the Beed district of Maharashtra. The temple is said to be more than 300 years old and is renovated by Rani Ahilyabhai Holkar in 1706 AD.
How to reach Parli Vaijnath Temple
By Road: Parli is well connected to the major cities and regions of Maharashtra. Several buses ply between Aurangabad, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, and other nearby cities.
By Train: The nearest railway station is Parli and is 2 km from the Parli Vaijnath. Direct trains operate from Secunderabad, Kakinada, Manmad, Vishakapatnam, and Bangalore.
By Air: The nearest airport is in Nanded which is 105 km from Parli Vaijnath.
Also Read: Baidyanath (Vaidyanath) Jyotirlinga, Jharkhand
#2. Aundha Nagnath
Aundha Naganath is a town in the Aundha Nagnath subdivision of the Hingoli district. The town is known for the Aundha Nagnath Temple, which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. This temple is also known as Nageshwar Temple.
It is believed that the temple was built by Yudhisthira, the eldest Pandav, while they were in exile for 14 years. The temple was rebuilt by the Seuna (Yadava) dynasty in the 13th century.
The original temple was destroyed by Muslim invader Aurangzeb and rebuilt in the 18th century by Indore Queen Ahilyabai Holkar.
How to reach Aundha Nagnath Temple
By Road: Aundha Nagnath is well connected to the major cities and regions of Maharashtra. There are daily luxury buses operating to Mumbai, Thane, Kolhapur, Nagpur, Nanded, Aurangabad, Nashik, etc.
By Train: Chondi railway station is the nearest station, around 21 km away from the town. Hingoli and Parbhani Junctions are well connected throughout the country’s major cities, such as Mumbai, Hyderabad, Delhi, Chennai, and Kolkata.
By Air: Aurangabad is the nearest international airport, which is about 210 km away from the town. Also, Nanded National Airport, which is about 70 km away from the town.
Also Read: Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gujrat
Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra Map
The Maharashtra Jyotirlinga map is shown below:
FAQs – Jyotirlinga of Maharashtra
1. How to reach Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga?
Get down at Nashik railway station and take a bus or taxi to reach Trimbak.
2. How to reach Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga?
Get down at Pune airport or railway station and take a bus or taxi to Bhimashankar, which is around 110 km (3 hrs drive).
3. How to reach Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga?
Get down at Aurangabad airport or railway station and take a bus or taxi to Verul, which is 34 km from the station and 41 km from the airport.
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