12 JOYTRILING TOUR PACAKGE

INTRODUCTION

The term "12 Jyotirlingas" refers to the twelve sacred shrines of Lord Shiva spread across India. Each of these Jyotirlingas is considered highly sacred and is believed to represent a unique aspect of Lord Shiva. Pilgrims from all over the world visit these sites to seek blessings and offer prayers.

Somnath Jyotirlinga (Gujarat): Located at Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Saurashtra, it is believed to be the first Jyotirlinga and holds immense historical and mythological importance.

Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga (Andhra Pradesh): Located in Srisailam on the banks of the Krishna River, it is also considered a Shakti Peetha, symbolizing Shiva and Parvati.

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Madhya Pradesh): Situated in Ujjain, it is famous for its unique Bhasma Aarti and is considered highly powerful.

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga (Madhya Pradesh): Located on Mandhata Island in the Narmada River, known for its Om-shaped island.

Kedarnath Jyotirlinga (Uttarakhand): Located in the Himalayas, it is one of the holiest shrines and part of the Char Dham Yatra.

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga (Maharashtra): Situated near Pune, surrounded by lush greenery and known for its natural beauty.

Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga (Uttar Pradesh): Located in Varanasi, symbolizing spiritual enlightenment and liberation.

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga (Maharashtra): Situated near Nashik, representing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva.

Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga (Jharkhand): Located in Deoghar, associated with Ravana’s devotion to Lord Shiva.

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga (Gujarat): Located near Dwarka, believed to protect from negativity and poison.

Rameshwar Jyotirlinga (Tamil Nadu): Located in Rameswaram, associated with Lord Rama’s worship of Shiva.

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga (Maharashtra): Located near Ellora, one of the smallest yet highly revered Jyotirlingas.

Each of these temples holds unique stories and architectural beauty, making them important cultural, historical, and spiritual landmarks.

A Jyotirlinga or Jyotirlingam is a devotional representation of the Supreme God Shiva. Jyoti means 'radiance' and lingam the 'image or sign' of Shiva; Jyotirlingam thus means the Radiant Sign of the Almighty Shiva. There are twelve traditional Jyotirlinga shrines in India.

According to the Shiva Mahapurana, once Brahma and Vishnu argued over supremacy. Lord Shiva appeared as an infinite pillar of light, the Jyotirlinga. Vishnu accepted defeat, while Brahma falsely claimed success, leading to Shiva cursing Brahma. The Jyotirlinga represents the supreme, formless reality of Shiva.

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TOUR DESTINATION- :

Pune – Bhimashankar – Shirdi – Shani Shingnapur – Aurangabad – Grishneshwar – Nashik - Trimbakeshwar – Mumbai – Porbandar – Dwarka – Somnath – Mumbai – Indore – Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar - Omkareshwar – Indore – Hyderabad – Srisailam – Hyderabad – Madurai – Rameshwaram – Delhi – Haridwar – Guptkashi – Kedarnath – Guptkashi – Haridwar – Varanasi – Deogarh – Baidyanath – Basuki Nath – Patna

TRAVEL DURATION-:

18 Nights / 19 Days