This holy shrine is located on the western coast of the Indian subcontinent, on the Arabian Sea. The temple is constructed in the Chalukya temple architecture style. Here are the list of all 12 Jyotirlingas : Somnath Jyotirlinga – Gir, GujaratĪmong the other Jyotirlinga temples in India, Somnath is known as the first Jyotirlinga. To get Lord Shiva’s genuine blessings, one must attend at least once in one’s lifetime. The Jyortirlingum literally translates to “Lingum of Light,” and these are considered extremely auspicious and have a long history and tradition associated with them. The Hindu belief is that everyone who visits the Jyotirlinga temples would undoubtedly achieve salvation and enlightenment. The “lingam,” which represents the beggar, is the central image of all these lingas. Each of them was thought to be a particular incarnation of Lord Shiva. The name of the presiding deity is taken by the 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India. There were originally 64 Jyotirlingas, 12 of which are regarded extremely fortunate and holy. Many people think that after you reach a great level of spiritual enlightenment, you can see these lingas as columns of fire piercing through the earth. The Jyotirlingas do not have a distinct appearance. The Jyotirlinga is revered because it is thought that Lord Shiva first showed himself on Earth on the night of the Aridra Nakshatra. The fast is observed not only to attain Lord Shiva’s blessings but also as a test of one’s own determination.In India, there are 12 Jyotirlinga.
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Devotees also observe a full day fast on Maha Shivratri, eating only on the next day after bathing. Some celebrate in the morning, while other organise pujas and jagrans at night. People all over the country celebrate Maha Shivratri according to the customs dictated in the region. This is a night reserved for self-reflection and introspection for the purpose of growing and leaving behind all things that hinder our success. Unlike a lot of Hindu festivals, Maha Shivratri is not an overtly joyous festival. Another legend dictates that on this night, offerings of Lord Shiva’s icons can help one overcome and let go of their sins and start on the path of righteousness, allowing the individual to reach Mount Kailash and achieve ‘moksha’. Different legends, throughout history, describe the significance of Maha Shivratri and according to one of them, it is on this night that Lord Shiva performs his cosmic dance of ‘creation, preservation and destruction’. In Hindu culture, this is a solemn festival that marks the remembrance of ‘overcoming darkness and ignorance in life’.
Shivratri is supposed to be the night of convergence of Shiva and Shakti, which in essence mean the masculine and feminine energies that balance the world. Of the 12 Shivratris observed in any given year, Maha Shivratri is considered especially auspicious.
This year, the festival will commence on March 11 at 2:39 pm and end at 3:02 pm next day. Maha Shivratri, literally translates as ‘the great night of Shiva’ and according to legend, it is on this night that Lord Shiva performs his heavenly dance or ‘tandav’. Shivratri is celebrated in every month of the luni-solar calendar, in accordance with the Hindu calendar but once a year, in late winter Maha Shivratri is celebrated to commemorate the oncoming summer. Maha Shivratri is predominantly a Hindu festival, celebrated annually in honour of Lord Shiva, the God of destruction.