12 Jyotirlingas in India to visit for spiritual journey
This is one of the most famous Jyotirlingas in India. Somnath is regarded as the first among the twelve aadi Jyotirlingas and one of the most worshipped pilgrimage sites in the country.
Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga temple is located atop Shri Saila Mountain, on the banks of River Krishna. The temple of Mallikarjuna consists of deities of Shiva and Bhramaramba or Parvati and is listed as one among the 52 shakti peeths of Sati. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga is unquestionably, one of the greatest Shaivite shrines of the country.
Surrounded by dense Mahakal forest, this temple is another Jyotirling that has immense spiritual significance. The shrine at Mahakaleshwar is believed to be set up by a five-year-old boy Srikar, who was inspired by the devotion of King Chandrasena of Ujjain. Located by the banks of Kshipra River, Mahakaleshwar is also among the seven mukti-sthal in India.
According to the mythology, people believe that once a war started between Devas and Danavas, and the devas prayed to Lord Shiva for victory. Pleased with the prayer, Lord Shiva appeared as Omkareshwar and helped the devas to achieve triumph over the evils, making it one of the most popular among the 12 jyotirlingas in India.