Somnath
The first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, on the Arabian Sea coast — rebuilt many times, an eternal symbol of resilience.
॥ ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥
द्वादश ज्योतिर्लिंग
Jyotirlinga Darshan
Darshan at all twelve Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva — from Somnath in Gujarat to Grishneshwar near Ellora. Plan single shrines or the full Dwadasha Jyotirlinga circuit.
The twelve Jyotirlingas (Dwadasha Jyotirlinga) are the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva, where he is worshipped as a column of light. They span the length and breadth of Bhārat, and pilgrims aspire to darshan at all twelve in a lifetime. The traditional shloka — Saurashtre Somanatham cha… — names them in order, beginning at Somnath and ending at Grishneshwar.
Mallikarjuna
On the Nallamala hills by the Krishna, where Shiva as Mallikarjuna and Parvati as Bhramaramba reside — also a Shakti Peetha.
Mahakaleshwar
The south-facing Jyotirlinga famed for the Bhasma Aarti at dawn, when the lingam is adorned with sacred ash.
Omkareshwar
On the Om-shaped Mandhata island in the Narmada — two shrines, Omkareshwar and Mamleshwar, complete the darshan.
Kedarnath
The highest Jyotirlinga at 3,583 m in the Himalayas, also part of the Char Dham circuit.
Bhimashankar
In the Sahyadri ghats, the source of the Bhima river, set amid a pristine wildlife sanctuary.
Kashi Vishwanath
The golden-spired Lord of Kashi on the Ganga, heart of the eternal city and the new Vishwanath Dham corridor.
Trimbakeshwar
At the source of the Godavari, the unique three-faced lingam — the foremost shrine for Kaal Sarp and Narayan Nagbali puja.
Vaidyanath
Baba Baidyanath Dham, the 'divine physician' Jyotirlinga, thronged during the Shravani Mela kanwar yatra.
Nageshwar
Near Dwarka with its towering Shiva statue — the Jyotirlinga that protects devotees from all poisons and serpents.
Rameshwaram
Ramanathaswamy temple with India's longest temple corridor and 22 sacred theerthams — also a grand Char Dham shrine.
Grishneshwar
The twelfth Jyotirlinga, beside the Ellora caves near Aurangabad — the final shrine in the Dwadasha circuit.
Jyotirlinga circuit. We arrange themed circuits — the Maharashtra cluster (Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar), the MP pair (Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar) or the full Dwadasha Jyotirlinga yatra — with transport, stay, Rudrabhishek seva and assisted options.
Plan your Jyotirlinga darshan
One shrine or the full Dwadasha circuit, with Rudrabhishek, transport, stay and assistance — tell us where you want to begin.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you arrange Rudrabhishek at the Jyotirlingas?
Yes. Rudrabhishek and special abhishekam can be arranged at most Jyotirlingas in your name and gotra, subject to the temple's daily seva slots. Mention it when you enquire.
What is the Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar?
It is the pre-dawn aarti at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar where the lingam is adorned with sacred ash (bhasma) — a uniquely powerful darshan with limited entry that needs advance booking, which we can arrange.
Is it possible to cover all 12 Jyotirlingas in one trip?
It can be done over a longer multi-region itinerary, but most devotees prefer regional clusters across several trips. We'll design a realistic plan around your time, budget and comfort.