24 June,2024
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Located in a cave in Jammu and Kashmir, the Amarnath Shivling is a naturally occurring ice formation that forms once a year during the summer months. It is considered one of the holiest shrines in Hinduism.
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Situated in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, this is one of the most famous and revered Shivlingams. The temple housing it is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, considered the holiest of Shiva temples.
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Located in Gujarat, Somnath is another of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The temple here has a rich history and has been rebuilt several times after being destroyed by invaders.
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In Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, this Shivlingam is unique because it is believed to be a Swayambhu (self-manifested) and is one of the Jyotirlingas. The temple is also known for its Bhasma Aarti, where the lingam is bathed in the ashes of a funeral pyre.
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Located in the Himalayas, this Jyotirlinga is part of the Char Dham pilgrimage. The temple is situated at a high altitude, making it one of the most challenging pilgrimages.
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In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, this large Shivlingam is part of the Lingaraja Temple, which is one of the oldest temples in India, dating back to the 7th century.
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Found near Udaipur in Rajasthan, this Shivlingam has a unique four-faced form and is worshipped as a form of Shiva.
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Located in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, this temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas and is associated with the Ramayana, where Rama is said to have worshipped Shiva here.
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In Trimbak, Maharashtra, this Jyotirlinga is unique because it has three faces representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.
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Situated in Deoghar, Jharkhand, this is another Jyotirlinga and is considered a highly sacred site for pilgrimage.
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