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Top 10 Richest Temples of India

India is the land of undying faith, where people revere the ancient tradition of making generous donations in temples and shrines since times immemorial. Consequently, the temples of the country collect huge amounts of donations in cash and kind, coming from the devotees and pilgrims. These donations replenish the temples with wealth and riches.There are some of the temples where these offerings amounts to a huge collection of cash, gold, ornaments gems and various other things.Here is Information about Top 10 Richest Temples of India.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple Thiruvanathapuram Kerala

The first Richest temples of India Padmanabhaswamy Temple is located in Thiruvananthapuram, which is also the richest in the world.The temple came into news when a treasure worth nearly $ 20 billion was recently discovered here. This ancient treasure included tones of gold coins and diamonds hidden in six vaults.The Golden idol of Mahavishnu, found in this temple worth Rs. 500 Crore. The treasure that was reported to be found in Padmanabhaswamy Temple includes antique gold ornaments, Golden Crowns, Golden Bow, Sack full of Diamonds and thousands of antique jewellery studded with diamonds and emeralds. The Gold necklace adding charm to the divinity of the deity is 18 ft long and weighs around 2.5kg.   ➤Read More
                                                                                                                         
Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple 

The Second Richest Temple of India is Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple known as Tirupati Balaji temple.The temple is located at S Mada Street, Tirumala, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh India.The per day visitor count at this temple is approximately 60,000 to 65,000. Many renowned celebrities from bollywood, sports and business industry keep visiting this place. Every time they visit several generous donations are made to the temple.The temple gets up to Rs 650 crore in donations every year. The gold on the deity itself weighs1000 kg.Temple reportdly has nearly 50,000 crore rupees worth of properties all over world.  ➤Read More
                                                                                                                          
Shirdi Saibaba Temple Maharashtra

The Third Richest of India is Saibaba Temple located at Shirdi Maharashtra state of India.Millions of devotees visit the temple every year.The temple is dedicated to Saint Sai Baba.Sai Baba Temple gets donations worth Rs 350 crore year.All he preached in his entire life was a slogan that said ‘Sabka malik Ek hai’ translated as ‘God is One’. The temple has gold and silver jewellery worth approximately Rs 32 crore and silver coins worth more than Rs 6 lakh.      ➤Read More 




Siddhivinayak Temple Mumbai

The Forth Richest temple of India Siddhivinayak Temple is located in Mumbai India.The temple is dedicated to Lord Ganesha.The dome over Ganesha is coated in 3.7 kilos of gold that was donated by a Kolkata based businessman.On an average the per year income of the temple goes up to rs. 48 crores and fixed deposits of Rs 125 crore.Bollywood and cricket Celebrities like Amitabh Bachchan, Sachin Tendulkar and Madhuri Dixit are regular visitors Siddhivinayak Temple.Ganesh Festival grand celebration in this temple.The black stone idol of Lord Ganesha found in this temple is around 200 years old.   ➤Read More

                                                                                                                         
Meenakshi  Temple, Madurai Tamil Nadu 

The Fifth Richest Temple of India Meenakshi  Temple is located at  Madurai Tamil Nadu state of India. The temple is dedicated to Goddess Parvati and is a symbol of archeological excellence.Meenakshi Temple earns revenue of around 60 Million every year. The temple enshrines around 33,000 sculptures in its periphery. Deity Meenakshi, the wife of Sundareshwar(Shiva) is the principal deity of the temple.     ➤ Read More                                                                                                  

Jagannath Temple Puri Odisha 


The Sixth Richest Temple of India Jagannath Temple is located at Puri Odisha India.The temple is dedicated to Lord Jagannath ,Bal Bhadra and Subhadraji.The ancient temple of Lord Jagannatha of Puri is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindu and part of the Char Dham pilgrimages. Jagannath Temple is famous for its annual Rath Yatra and the complex contains at least 120 temples and shrines.The temple trust has the properties more than thousnd crore rupees of worth.➤ Read More
                                                                                                                     
Vaishno Devi Temple Katra Jammu Kashmir 

The Seventh Richest Temple of India Vaishno Devi Temple is located at Katra Jammu Kashmir state of India.The temple is dedicated to Goddess Vaishno Dev.It is one of the most important Shakti pilgrimages of Hinduism in the country, which attracts devotees from all over the world.Each year tourists in millions visit this shrine and pay offerings in cash and kind. The average estimated income per year is believed to be somewhere around Rs. 500 crores.



Golden Temple or Sri Harmandir Sahib Amritsar

The Richest temple of India Golden Temple or Sri Harmandir Sahib is located at Amritsar Punjab.This charismatic golden shrine is adorned with golden and silver detailing and looks imposing at night for its strikingly illuminated golden dome. A blend of Indo-Islamic and Indo-European touch lends the temple a divine aura. The canopy of the temple is made of gold. The altar on which the holy book Guru Granth Sahib is kept is studded with precious diamonds and bright stones. It is estimated that on an average around 40,000 visitors throng here in Golden Temple every day. ➤Read More
  
Somnath Temple First Jyotirlinga Temple

Among one of the Reachest Temples of India , most popular Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple is located at Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval Saurashtra Gujarat state of India.The temple is dedicated Lord Shiva.Somnath temple is among one and First of Dwadash (twelve) Lord Shiva's Jyotirlinga in India.A temple which had been looted and demolished by the invaders around 17 times for its brimming gold and silver repository, Somnath Temple still possesses enough of assets to be called one of the richest temples in India.Here Lord Shiva known as Somnath Mahadev or Someshwara.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple Varanashi

One of the richest temples in India is the world famous Kashi Vishwanath Temple, which lies in the holy city of Varanasi.Kashi Vishwanath temple is among one of 12 Jyotirlinga temles of Lord Shiva.The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva known as Kashi Vishwanath.It is estimated that around over 3 million domestic and 200,000 foreign tourists visit this temple annually. The annual donations to Kashi Vishwanath come to a figure of around Rs 4-5 crore. Out of the three domes of the temple, two domes are gold plated.  ➤ Read More
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Dwadash Jyotirlinga Temple-List Of 12 Jyotirlinga Temples-All Detail of Jyotirlinga Temples

Jyotirlinga or Jyotirling or Jyotirlingam(Sanskrit Mean) are shrines where Lord Shiva, is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam.These are the twelve ancient pilgrimage centers reference of which is found in the Shiv Purana. They are called jyotirlingas because Lord Shiva is said to have revealed himself to his devotees in the form of Jyoti i.e. light.There are 12 Jyotirlinga list with Sanskrit shloka of 12 Jyotirlinga List.The following sanskrit sloka describes about the 12 Jyotirlingas Of  Lord Shiva and all full of Information.

(1) Somnath Temple 
(2) Nageshwara Temple 
(3) Bhimashankar Temple 
(4) Vaidyanath Temple 
(5) Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple 
(6) Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple 
(7) Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple 
(8) Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple 
(9) Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple 
(10) Kedarnath Temple 
(11) Rameshwaram Temple 
(12) Kashi Vishwanath Temple 

 "Saurashtre Somanathamcha Srisaile Mallikarjunam| 
Ujjayinya Mahakalam Omkaramamaleswaram || 
Paralyam Vaidyanathancha Dakinyam Bheema Shankaram | 
Setu Bandhethu Ramesam, Nagesam Darukavane|| 
Varanasyantu Vishwesam Tryambakam Gautameethate| 
Himalayetu Kedaaram, Ghrishnesamcha shivaalaye|| 
Etani jyotirlingani, Saayam Praatah Patennarah| 
Sapta Janma Kritam papam, Smaranena Vinashyati||" 

Here is All Information about 12 Jyotirlinga Temple list of India like Location.Built information,Entry,Timing,Best time to Visit,History,How to Reach,Map,Address,Phone no,Aarti Timing,Pooja Timing and all of Detail. 


Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple is located at Viraval port Prabhas Pattan in Saurashtra Gujarat India.The Somnath Jyotirlinga is the first Jyotirlinga among 12 Jyotirlinga.The present Temple is a great imposing structure and is situated just on the sea shore. 





Nageshwar Temple is located at Devbhumi Dwarka Gujarat India.The temple is situated between Gomti Dwarka and Beyt Dwarka Island.The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. 



Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga temple is located near Pune in Maharshtra.Bhimashankar is also the source of the river Bhima, which flows southeast and merges with the Krishna River near Raichur.The place is hilly with beautiful greenery all around. 




Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple is located Deoghar, Jharkhand India.The main shrine of Lord Shiva is in lotusshape and 72 feet tall. The lingam is of a cylindrical form about 5 inches in diameter and projects about 4 inches from the centre of a large slab of basalt. 






Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is located at Daulatabad near Aurangabad in Maharashtra India.The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.The Grishneswar temple was constructed by Ahilyabhai Holkar who also re-constructed the Kasi Viswanatha temple at Varanasi and the Vishnu Paada temple at Gaya. Grishneshwar is also known as Ghushmeshwar. 



Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple is located at on a mountain on the river Krishna.Srisailam, in Kurnool District in Andhra Pradesh.mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple is known as Kailash of the South India, Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga Temple constitutes one of the 12 Jyotirlingam shrines of Lord Shiva and is one of the greatest Shaivaite shrines in India. 




Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is located in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh. The idol of Mahakaleshwar is known to be dakshinamurti, facing the South. This is a unique feature, upheld by tantric tradition to be found only in Mahakaleshwar among the 12 jyotirlingas. 




Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is located near at a distance of about 30 km from Nasik in Maharashtra is revered as one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. This is an ancient shrine, however the current structure is a result of the reconstruction efforts undertaken by the Peshwa Balaji Bajirao in mid 18th century. 



Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is located on the banks of River Narmada, in between Indore and Khandwa at Madhya Pradesh in India.The temple is built in the North Inidan style of architecture, with high spires The soft stone of which it was constructed has lent its pliable surface to a rare degree of detailed work, of which the frieze figures on the upper portion is the most striking with the stone roof of the temple being intricately carved also. 



Kedarnath Jyotirlinga Temple is located in the picturesque surroundings of Rudra Himalaya Range at a height of 12000 feet on a mountain named Kedar. Kedarnath Temple is One Of The Twelve Jyotirlingas Of Lord Shiva.The temple at Kedarnath is one of the most sacred temples in the country. Each year the summer months see thousands heading to make this difficult pilgrimage. One of the holiest pilgrimages for the Hindus.


Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga Temple is located in Rameshwaram Tamil Nadu. It is a huge structure with three parakaramsand several mandapams with mini shrines to other deities. There is a huge Anjaneya in a mini shrine. There is a huge Nandi measuring 12 feet in length and 9 feet in height., with the idols of Viswanatha Naicker and Krishnama Naicker.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple is located at India's holy city Varanashi Uttar Pradesh.It stands on the western bank of holiest river Ganges. Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the most famous temple in Varanasi, also known as the Golden temple dedicated to the Lord Shiva. It was constructed in the year 1780 by the Maratha monarch, Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of the Indore.

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Top 10 Famous Temples in India

India is famous for its Culture and Religions in around world.India has own culture, heritage  places,Religions Places,Festivals, and many more.These places are marked by a number of holy temples, which were constructed by the great kings, who ruled India. Some of these Indian temples are known for their architectural magnificence and sculptural splendor, the world wide over. Some temples  are very popular and many people visits Indian temples.Here is Information about Top 10 Faimous and popular Indian Temples.

Venkateshwara Tirupati Balaji Temple

Tirupati Balaji temple is located atop a hill in a place called Trirumala has a cluster of seven hills known as Seshachalam and is positioned at an elevated height of nearly 3000ft above the sea level. Tirumala Tirupati Temple is accredited for being the most visited temple of India and second most visited shrine in the world after Vetican.The temple is Also Known As Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple.Tirupati balaji is the most popular Temple among the pilgrims therefore every year more than 20 million pilgrims from all over the world came here for the work ship of Lord Sree Venkateswara the Kaliyuga incarnation of Lord Vishnu. 

Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple  Thiruvananthapuram

Shree Padmanabhaswamy temple is located in Thiruvananthapuram at Indian State Of Kerala. The temple is an example of Kerala and Dravidian style of architecture.The temple is dedicated to Lord Padmanabha or Vishnu.Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple is a famous pilgrimage centre and is one of the major attractions in Thiruvananthapuram city.Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple can be visited only by the Hindus.  There is a strict dress code while entering the temple for men (dhoti without any kind of shirt) and women (sari or skirt and blouse).This temple is known for India's Richest and Biggest temple .

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Lord Jagannath Temple Puri Orrisa

Jagannath Temple located in Puri, Orissa in India is one of the most famous temples of Lord Vishnu in India.There are a number of temples in the town, which form one of the major attractions of the place.The main deities worshipped in the temple are Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. Inside the main temple, with the idol of Lord Krishna (Jagannath) in between, the idols of Lord Balabhadra (brother) and Goddess Subhadra (sister) are placed.The temple is visited by numerous devotees from all over the world who wishes to pay their homage to Lord Jagannath.

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Somath Temple Gujarat

Somnath Temple Gujarat is among one of 12 Jyotirlinga Temple in India. This is very oldesh temples of India.Somnath temple, the first in the twelve jyothirlingas, is located at the Viraval port - Prabhas Pattan in Saurashtra - Gujarat India.Somnath Temple is located about 79 kilometers from Junagadh in the Prabhas Kshetra near Veraval and the most legendary temples of the western coast of India.The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.The temple was destroyed and reconstructed many a times. Somnath temple was recreated in Silver by Ravana, in wood by Lord Krishna and in stone by the kings. Recently it has been restored in 1951 by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

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Swaminarayan Akshardham Delhi

Akshardham temple is one of the largest temples in world.It is in New Delhi capital of India.It is one of the
must visit places in New Delhi.The principal deity of Swaminarayan faith, Lord Swaminarayan, is the central figure of Akshardham. Akshardham is constructed by the Bochasanvasi Aksharpurushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS), it is situated on the banks of the River Yamuna. His 11 feet high idol lies below the central dome of the temple. The construction of this grand structure took around 5 laborious years. The temple covering an area of over 8,000 square meters, the grandeur and wisdom behind the temple is best when experienced.

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple

Saibaba Temple is located in Shirdi Maharashtra.Situated around 307 km northeast of Mumbai, the town is around 6 hr drive from Mumbai.Millions of devotees, irrespective of their religion, flock to the temple every year. Donations as high as Rs.350 crores are offered at the temple annually.Spread in an area of 200 sq. Km, the shrine was made over the Samadhi of Sai Baba. Each day around 25,000 devotees come for Baba’s darshan and on festivals the figure comes into lakhs.Shree Saibaba Mandir of Shirdi has been built with stone, while the samadhi has been constructed using white marble. 

The Kashi Vishwanath temple is located at Varanasi Uttar Pradesh in India Is One of the major Tourist Attraction in varanasi.It stands on the western bank of holiest river Ganges. One Of The Twelve Jyotirlingas Of Lord Shiva Vishweshwara or Vishwanatha is enshrined in the Kashi Vishwanath temple considered as one of the holiest temples of India. The distinguished temple has been visited by many great holy men like Swami Vivekanand, Adi Shankaracharya, Goswami Tulsidas and Gurunanak.The Golden Temple or Kashi Vishwanath Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva was built by Ahalya Bai of Indore in 1776 and 800 kg of gold plating on the towers were provided by Maharaja Ranjit Singh of Lahore. The Shivlinga in the temple is the main devotional focus of the city.

Siddhivinayak Temple Mumbai

Siddhivinayak Temple is located in Prabhadevi, Mumbai and dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This temple is visited by famous and rich people and celebrities.Large numbers of people visit this temple.During Ganesh festival many people come here.Visitors shouldn’t expect a peaceful experience however. On an average day, the temple draws over 25,000 people. Every Tuesday, the most auspicious day of the week, this number swells to over 100,000 people.Siddhivinayak Temple is one of the richest temples in Mumbai. The inner roof of the temple complex is plated with gold and the wooden doors are carved with the images of Ashtavinayaka.

Golden Temple Amritsar 

The GoldenTemple, also known as Sri Harmandir Sahib was initiated by the fourth Guru of Sikhs, Guru
Ramdas Jee and completed in 1601 by his successor Guru Arjan Dev Jee.The temple was built on the values of universal brotherhood and equality. The four doors, opening in the four prominent directions, openly welcome people from any faith or race to seek religious and spiritual contentment. The structure, revered for its superb architecture, is built on a level lower than that of the immediate surroundings, symbolizing the value of humility.It is one of the oldest Sikh gurdwaras, which is revered by people of every caste and creed. Thousands of pilgrims flock to Amritsar, to pay obeisance at the temple.

Rameshwaram Jyotirling Temple

Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga represents the southernmost of the 12 Jyotirlingams of India and has been a time honored pilgrimage center held on par with Banaras. Visiting Rameshwaram is significant for the Hindus as a pilgrimage to Benaras is incomplete without a Pilgrimage to Rameshwaram.This is also the place where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to cleanse away the sin of killing Ravana. happens to be in the shape of a conch. The Ramanatha Swamy Temple occupies major area of Rameshwaram. The eastern Rajagopuram towers to a height of 126 feet and has nine levels.There are two lingas inside the sanctum; one built by Goddess Sita and the other was brought by Lord Hanuman.

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Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Aurangabad Maharashtra India- Among One Of The Twelve Jyotirlingas Of Lord Shiva

Here is Some Information about Grishneshwar Jyotirling Temple in Aurangabad Maharashtra India.

Location:  11 km from Daulatabad near Aurangabad, Maharashtra
Built in : Renovate: 18th Cetury
Built By: Ahilyabhai Holkar.
Dedicated to:Lord Shiva
Entry: Free
Photography:Allow
Temple Timing:5:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Significance: Among One of 12 Jyotirlinga
Visiting Timing: 1 hour
Best time to Visit: Oct to March
Nearest Railway Station:Aurangabad
Nearest Air Port: Aurangabad

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Grishneshwar Jyotirling  is located at a village called Verul which lies at a distance of 11 km from Daulatabad and 30 kms from Aurangabad, Maharashtra. On this holy pilgrimage of the Jyotirlingas of Lord Shankara, the last one, with out which the pilgrimage will not be considered as complete.It lies at a close proximity to the Ellora caves. Being the abode of one of the holiest and ancient temples known by the name of Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga temple, the popularity of Grishneshwar can be ascertained. The village through its serenity and calmness provides just the perfect ambience for all your spiritual enlightenments. Once upon a time the village was ruled by Rani Ahalyabai Holkar and it was she who happened to build the Grishneshwar temple. The temple is also known by several other names like Kusumeswarar, Ghushmeswara, Grushmeswara and Grishneswara.
The Grishneshwar temple has its root in several legendary tales. As the legendary tale goes, a devotee by the name of Kusuma used to offer prayers to Lord Shiva by dipping the Shivalinga in a water tank. When her son was killed by her husband’s first wife out of jealousy, she continued her rituals and one day Lord Shiva appeared before her, answered her prayers by miraculously restoring her son’s life.
The temple stands as an illustration of the pre-historic temple traditions and routines as well as of the pre-historic architectural style and structure. The inscriptions on the temples are a source of much attraction to ardent travellers. The temple is built of red rocks which call for the alluring look that it delivers. The temple is composed of a five tier shikara which account for the attractive look thatit renders. Built in the 18th century the temple is 240 x 185 feet tall and cubicle in shape. It exemplifies the medieval architecture in all its opulence. There are beautiful carvings and attractive sculptures of many Indian Gods and Goddess. Holy water is known to flow inside the temple and this is where the mystery lies.

History of the Grishneshvar Jyotirlinga Temple

The very devout Shiv devotee, Bhosale (The Patel or chief of Verul) once found a treasure hidden in the snake pit (ant hill) by the grace of Lord Grishneshwar. He spent that money to renovate the temple and built a lake in Shikharshinganapur.

Later on, Goutamibal (Bayajabai) and Ahilyadevi Holkar renovated the Grishneshwar temple. This 240ft x 185 ft temple is still there strong and beautiful as ever. Halfway up the temple, Dashavataras are carved in red stone. These are beautiful to look at. There are also other beautiful statutes carved out. A court hall is built on 24 pillars. On these pillars there are wonderful carvings.

The scenes and paintings are beautiful. The Garbhagriha measures 17ft x 17 ft. The Lingamurty faces eastward. There is a gorgeous Nandikeshwara in the court hall. 

Legend of Shri Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

According to Shivapuran, in the southern direction, on a mountain named Devagiri lived a Brahmin called Brahmavetta Sudharm along with his wife Sudeha. The couple did not have a child because of which Sudeha was sad. Sudeha prayed and tried all possible remedies but in vain. Frustrated of being childless, Sudeha got her sister Ghushma married to her husband. On the advice of her sister, Ghushma used to make 101 lingas, worship them and discharge them in the near by lake.

With the blessings of Lord Shiv, Ghushma gave birth to a baby boy. Because of this, Ghushma became proud and Sudeha started feeling jealous towards her sister. Out of jealously, one night she killed Ghushma’s son and threw him in the lake where Ghushma used to discharge the lingas.

Next morning, Ghushmas and Sudharm got involved in daily prayers and ablutions. Sudeha too, got up and started performing her daily choirs. Ghushma’s daughter-in-law, however, saw stains of blood on her husband’s bed and parts of the body drenched in blood. Horrified, she narrated everything to mother-in-law Ghushma who was absorbed in worshipping Shiv. Ghushma did not deter. Even her husband Sudharma did not move an inch. Even when Ghushma saw the bed drenched in blood she did not break down and said he who has given me this child shall protect him and started reciting ‘Shiv-Shiv’. Later, when she went to discharge the Shivalingas after prayers she saw her son coming. Seeing her son Ghushma was neither happy nor sad. At that time Lord Shiv appeared before her and said - I am pleased with your devotion. Your sister had killed your son. Ghushma told Lord to forgive Sudeh and emancipate her. Pleased with her generosity, Lord Shiv asked her another boon. Ghushma said that if he was really happy with her devotion then he should reside here eternally for the benefit of the multitudes in form of a Jyotirling and may you be known by my name. On her request, Lord Shiv manifested himself in the form of a Jyotirling and assumed the name Ghushmeshwar and the lake was named as Shivalaya thereafter.

Aarti Timing For Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple


⏩Mangal Aarti: 4:00 am 
⏩Jalhari Saghan: 8:00 am
⏩Maha Prashad: 12:00 pm
⏩Jalhari Saghan: 4:00 pm
⏩Evening Aarti: 7.30 pm
⏩Night Aarti: 10:00 pm

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How to Reach Grishneshwar Jyotirling Temple  

By Air : Nearest airport is Aurangabad.

By Rail: Aurangabad is directly connected by rail with Bombay, Manmad, Nasik Road, Kalyan, Secunderabad (Hyderabad) and with other cities via Manmad.

By Road : Aurangabad is well connected by good motorable road with Ajanta 106 kms, Bombay 392 kms, Ellora 30 kms, Nanded 272 kms, Nasik 221 kms, Pune 229 kms Shirdi 136 kms and other important cities.

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Baidhanath Jyotirling Temple in Deogarh Jharkhand-Among one of Lord Shiva's 12 Jyotirlinga

Here is Some Information about Baidyanath Jyotirling Temple in Deogarh Jharkhand India.

Location:  Deogarh,Jharkhand
Dedicatedto: Lord Shiva
Entry:Free
Photography:Allow
Temple Timing:5:00 AM to 9:PM
Significance: Among one of 12 Jyotirling
Visiting Timing:30 Mins
Best time to Visit:All Time
Nearest Railway Station:Bihar
Nearest Air Port: Bihar 

Baidyaath temple at Deogarh The ancient pilgrimage town of Deogarh in the Santal Parganas area of Jharkhand is revered as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shiva. Yogeshwari of Ambejogai was married to Lord Baidyanatha of Parali. But by the time the marriage party reached, the auspicious time of the wedding had passed. As a result the people of the marriage party turned into stone statues. Yogeshwari was waiting away from Parali. This is one story that is frequently heard there.

When the Gods and Demons made their combined effort in Amrit Manthan (Churning for Nectar), fourteen gems emerged. There were Dhanwantari and Amrit Ratnas in it. When the Demons rushed to grab Amrit, Lord Vishnu hid the Amrit and Dhanwantari in the Shiva Linga of Lord Shankara. Just as the Demons tried to touch the Linga, flames started emanating from the Linga. The scared Demons ran aay. But when devotees of Lord Shankara touched the Linga, there was a free flow of Amrit from the same. Even today, devotees touch the Shiva Linga as a part of taking Darshan. Here, there is no discrimination between caste, creed or color. Anyone can come and visit this place. As the Lingamurthy is supposed to have Amrit and Dhanvantari, it is also known as Amriteshwar and Dhanvantari.

This shrine represents one of the 12 Jyotirlingamsof Shiva held in reverence throughout the country. Baidyanath is located at Deogarh in the Santal Parganas region of Jharkhand.The twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva are Somnath in Gujarat, Bhimeshwar, Grushneshwar, Nageshwar and Triyambakeshwar in Maharashtra, Baidyanath in Deogarh (or in Parali in Andhra Pradesh), Sree Sailam in Andhra Pradesh, Rameswaram in Tamilnadu, Benares in Uttar Pradesh, Ujjain and Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh and Kedarnath in the Himalayas.

Deogarh is also known as Baidyanath, Haritaki Vana, Ketaki Vana, Ravana Vana, Chitabhoomi and Hardapeetha. Some schools of thought believe Baidyanath near Parali in Andhra Pradesh to be the Baidyanatha Jyotirlingam. Other schools of thought claim that Kiragram in Punjab and Dabhoi in Gujarat are the Baidyanatha Jyotirlinga temples. The Vaideeswaran Koyil temple in Tamilnadu (which is not a Jyotirlingam temple) enshrines Baidyanathar.

Legend has it that Ravana meditated upon Shiva, and requested him to come over to Sri Lanka, in order that his capital may become invincible. It is said that he attempted to lift Mount Kailash and take it with him to his capital; however Shiva crushed him with his finger, and Ravana prayed to him and sought his mercy, after which Shiva gave him one of the twelve Jyotirlingamswith the condition that if it was placed on the ground it would take root immediately.

Ravana carried the Jyotirlingam and began his trek back to his capital. Varuna the God of water, entered his belly, and caused him to feel the need to relieve himself. Vishnu then came down in the form of a lad and volunteered to hold the Jyotirlingam as he relieved himself. Before Ravana returned, Vishnu placed the Jyotirlingam on the ground, and it became rooted to the spot. A disappointed Ravana offered severe penances to Shiva here, and cut off nine of his heads. Shiva revived him and joined the heads to the body, as if by the work of a Vaidya or a physician, hence this Jyotirlingam goes by the name Baidyanath. The same legend holds at Gokarnam in Karnataka.

Another legend has it that this temple was re-discovered by a cowherd Baiju, and hence the name Baijnath.

Baidyanath is also considered to be one of the 52 Shakti Pitha shrines of Sati. It is believed that the heart of Sati fell here, when her half burnt body being carried by Shiva at the end of Daksha's yagna was chopped to pieces by Vishnu's discus.

Nearest Tourist Attraction of  Baidyanath Jyotirling

Deoghar is one of the major tourist destinations in Jharkhand. The tiny town is considered as one of the most sacred places in India like Basukinath temple is famous for its Shiva Temple. Naulakha Mandir is situated 1.5 km away from the Baba Baidyanath Temple. Ramakrishna Mission Vidyapith is a boarding school run by the monks of RK Mission. Satsanga Ashram is a holy place for devotees of Thakur Anukulchandra. Rikhia Ashram It is a Bihar School of Yoga. Shivganga is a pool of water situated just 200 meters away from the Baidyanath Temple. Harila Jori is situated on the northern side of Deoghar, 8 km away from the Baidyanath temple. Trikuta Hills is a set of three mountain peaks situated 13 km away from Deoghar. Jalsar Children’s Park,Maa Kali Shaktipeeth and Ram Nivas Ashram where Sri Sri Balananda Brahmachari Maharaj are mejor Tourist Attractions Near Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple Deoghar. 

How to Rich Baidyanath Jyotirling Temple


By Air:Nearest Airports are Ranchi (385 kms) and Patna (270 kms)from Baidyanath Jyotirlinga Temple Deoghar.

By Rail:The nearest railway station is Baidyanath Dham (Deoghar) which is a terminal station of a 7 km branch line originating at Jasidih Jn. On the Howrah-Delhi main line.

By Road:Deoghar is reachable from all mejor cities of India By Road. Regular buses are available from surrounding towns.

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