Jyotirlingas, History, 12 Jyotirlingas, Significance

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The 12 Jyotirlingas are a group of twelve Hindu temples that are dedicated to Lord Shiva, where the lingam is worshipped as a symbol of his divine power. The word "Jyotirlinga" translates to "lingam of light," and these temples are believed to be the sites where Lord Shiva appeared as a radiant column of light. Spread across India, each of the Jyotirlingas has its own unique legend and importance. The list of the 12 Jyotirlingas includes Somnath in Gujarat, Mallikarjuna in Andhra Pradesh, Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar in Madhya Pradesh, Kedarnath in Uttarakhand, Bhimashankar and Grishneshwar in Maharashtra, Vishwanath in Uttar Pradesh, Trimbakeshwar in Maharashtra, Vaidyanath in Jharkhand, Nageshwar in Gujarat, and Rameshwaram in Tamil Nadu.