As far as Hindu Gods are concerned, Lord Shiva stands first, and in so far as worship of Lord Shiva is concerned, His Jyotirlingas are a form of Swayambhu Shiva and a must. In India, there are 12 Jyotirlingas, and visiting them is a must for all Shiva worshippers. Out of the 12 Jyotirlingas, 5 are in Maharashtra, namely Bhimashankar, Trimbakeshwar, Grishneshwar, Nagnath, and Vaijnath. These 5 jyotirlingas are collectively called Panch Jyotirlinga. The following blog describes the importance of the five Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra.
Trimbakeshwar, Nashik
According to Hindu mythology, Trimbakeshwar is the holiest of all Hindu sites. The three-faced Shiva Linga, standing as the symbol of the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara, forms the most striking feature of this temple. Since it is here that the River Godavari begins its holy journey, pilgrims who come here are said to have achieved redemption.
Bhimashankar, Pune
This temple enshrines Lord Shiva under the name of “Ardhanareeshwara.” Bhimashankar is considered to be the birthplace of the Bhima River. People reverence this river greatly, for it is thought to be the holy sweat of Lord Shiva which he shed after killing the demon Tripurasura. A sacred dip in that river is believed to wash away one of their transgressions.
Grishneshwar, Aurangabad
The Grishneshwar temple, the twelfth and last of the Jyotirlingas, is located close to the caves of Ellora. A visit to this temple en route to the sacred place of worship of Shiva is tantamount to completing the pilgrimage of the Jyotirlingas for the worshipper. The results of the worship of all the twelve Jyotirlingas could be read by visiting just this one of them.
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Nagnath, Aundha
It is said that during his fourteen years of exile, the senior Pandav, Yudhisthira, built the Aundha Nagnath Temple. This faith’s devotees hold fast to the belief that one can be completely shielded against all poisons by worshiping in this temple.
Vaijnath, Parali
This sacred temple nestles in a village surrounded by towering mountains and verdant forests full of medicinal herbs. Therefore, this Lord is called Vaidhyanath here. The devotees can touch the Shiva Lingam during worship and there are several health benefits received from such touching and it aids in healing.
Conclusion
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