Learn about Shri Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, its history, and why it is one of the most important Jyotirlinga temples.
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Mandir, also called Shri Grishneshwar Mahadev, is the 12th Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. It is located in Verul village near the famous Ellora Caves in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. The temple is also listed as a national heritage site by the Archaeological Survey of India. As per the Shiv Puran, the temple was first rebuilt in the 16th century by Maloji Bhosale, the grandfather of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Later, in the 18th century, Queen Ahilyabai Holkar rebuilt the temple in its present form.
Grushneshwar Temple is built using beautiful red stone on an area spanning 44,000 sq ft. The temple follows a South Indian style of architecture, which is rare in Maharashtra. The temple is made of red stone with some golden finishing, and inside the inner sanctum (Garbhagriha), the sacred Shivling is placed. At the entrance, there is a Nandi statue, which is Lord Shiva’s sacred bull. The walls and pillars have carvings of Lord Shiva, Goddess Parvati, and others.
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.
Check the official daily schedule for Grishneshwar Temple darshan timings, aarti, and puja at this sacred 12th Jyotirlinga.
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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
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The temple is well-connected by road:
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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