The 12 Jyotirlinga

First of the twelve Jyotirlinga, on the Saurashtra coast.

Located on Shri Shaila mountain in the Nallamala hills.

Famous for the daily Bhasma Aarti at dawn.

Set on Mandhata island, shaped like the Om symbol.

Highest of the Jyotirlinga, in the Garhwal Himalayas; part of Chota Char Dham.

Set deep in the Sahyadri ranges; a wildlife sanctuary surrounds it.

On the banks of the Ganga in the holy city of Kashi.

Source of the Godavari river; unique three-faced linga.

Known as Baba Baidyanath Dham; massive Shravani Mela pilgrimage every monsoon.

Near Dwarka in Gujarat; the 'Lord of Snakes' Jyotirlinga.

On Pamban Island; longest temple corridor in India; one of Char Dham.

Twelfth Jyotirlinga, near the Ellora caves.