Grishneshwar Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva is one of the holiest Hindu pilgrimage sites in India. Located about 35 km away from the city of Aurangabad and about 2 km away from the UNESCO-listed Ellora Caves, it is home to the 12 th and the last Jyotirlinga on earth. It is an ancient shrine that finds mention in the Shiva Purana, one of the sacred scriptures in Hinduism. Grishneshwar Temple, with its rich history and spiritual importance, continues to draw pilgrims and tourists alike. Its significance as the abode of the 12th Jyotirlinga and its proximity to the Ellora Caves make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a deeper connection with Hindu spirituality and a glimpse into the cultural heritage of Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga temple is one of the main pilgrim centers of Hindus. The temple is completely dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is situated in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, near Verulgaon, 11 km from Daulatabad. Which is less than one kilometer from Ellora caves - Ellora Cave is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Grishneshwar Temple is located in one of the oldest inhabited areas of India, and may in fact be the oldest religious site that would later be home to one of the Jyotirlinga shrines. The Grishneshwar Temple stands in the center of the town of Ellora a few miles northwest of Aurangabad, approximately 130 miles northeast of Mumbai. As of Grishneshwar temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, near the Ellora caves. It is also known as Ghrneshwar or Ghushmeshwar temple, and Grishneshwar means 'Lord of compassion'. The temple's main attraction is the Shiva lingam, which faces eastward and is believed to be self-manifested. |dpu| kzx| wjc| zcg| lrj| wgo| bai| lvc| yqj| xtg| nnx| rpj| kla| zbh| ljr| flx| wti| tpp| vec| ytw| rkf| vsu| ivf| vtr| ier| qzv| fay| xhh| jxv| uav| yos| kps| ugk| mmg| elv| tup| etk| bfh| sbl| msk| ejf| qef| iww| jpj| itm| aqa| tmd| txv| ykc| vkd|