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The 12 Jyotirlingas

The 12 Jyotirlingas are holy shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva. The word ‘Jyoti’ is a vedic word meaning 'Niraakar Prabramha' and ‘Lingam’ meaning symbol. It is believed that these Jyotirlingas are ‘Swayambhu’ or self-manifested.

The 12 Jyotirlingas are collectively called ‘Dwadash Jyotirlingas’. These Jyotirlingas are considered to be the purest and holiest shrines of Lord Shiva. It is believed that if a person pays a visit to all the holy shrines, he attains moksha. Each of these twelve Jyotirlingas are 12 different manifestations of Lord Shiva. These Jyotirlingas take the name of the presiding deity.

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Jyotirlingas

Mallikarjuna Swami
Omkareshwar
Kedarnath
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Nageshwar Jyotirlinga
Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga

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Shiv Purana
Omkareshwar & Maheshwar :Travel Guide - Swati Mitra; Madhya Pradesh Tourism

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