Learn about the spiritual significance and history of Grishneshwar Deosthan.
Grishneshwar Deosthan is one of the 12 Deosthans dedicated to Lord Shiva. As per the Shiv Puran, the Grishneshwar is the 12th Jyotirling, which is located at Verul, near Ellora Caves in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. Maloji Bhosale, Shivaji's grandfather, first restored it in the 16th century and reconstructed it to its current form in the 18th century with the support of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar.
The Grushneshwar Deosthan Mandir is built with black stone on an area spanning 44,000 sq ft. It has various sculptures and fine designs on its interior and exterior walls. A Deosthan murti is situated in the Garbhgruh of the mandir and a large murti of lord Shiva's favourite Bhakt Nandi is present in front of the main door.
Grishneshwar Deosthan, also known as Ghushmeshwar Mahadev, is associated with the deep devotion of a woman named Ghusma, who worshipped Lord Shiva daily by immersing 101 Shivalingas in a pond. Her co-sister Sudeha, driven by jealousy, killed Ghusma's son and threw his body into the same pond.
Despite the tragedy, Ghusma remained calm and continued her worship. Moved by her unwavering devotion, Lord Shiva not only revived her son but also appeared before her, granting her a boon. At her request, he forgave Sudeha and agreed to reside at that sacred site in the form of a Deosthan, thus making it a revered pilgrimage destination.
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UNESCO World Heritage Site
📍 5.1 km via MH SH 22 from Grishneshwar Temple
Historical Monument
📍 13.9 km from Grishneshwar Temple
Historical Fort
📍 25 km from Grishneshwar Temple
Buddhist Caves
📍 30 km km from Grishneshwar Temple
Mughal Monument
📍30 km from Grishneshwar Temple
Ancient Temple
📍 2 km from Grishneshwar Temple
UNESCO World Heritage Site
📍 5.1 km via MH SH 22 from Grishneshwar Temple
Historical Monument
📍 13.9 km from Grishneshwar Temple
Historical Fort
📍 25 km from Grishneshwar Temple
Buddhist Caves
📍 30 km km from Grishneshwar Temple
Mughal Monument
📍30 km from Grishneshwar Temple
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Grishneshwar Temple 12th Deosthan, Verul, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra, India - 431102
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The wedding day of Mahadev and Parvati is known as Mahashivratri and it is the one day when every devotee performs abhishek to shivling with chanting of mantras.
The month when Hindu devotees celebrate the presence of Lord Shiva is the month of Shravan. The devotees offer water from the Ganges to the shivling during on every Monday.
Kartik Purnima is also known as Tripurari Purnima, as it is believed that on this day, Lord Shiva defeated the demon Tripurasura. Dev Diwali is also celebrated on this auspicious occasion.
It is the special day when the birth of Lord Ganesha is celebrated all over the world. It is well celebrated at Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga as well.
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