Grand Puja and Mahabhishek of 12 Jyotirlingas Concludes in Narsinghgarh
A grand puja and mahabhishek ceremony for 12 Jyotirlingas was successfully held at Narsinghgarh's Chopra Hanuman Temple, drawing a large number of devotees.
Grand Puja and Mahabhishek of 12 Jyotirlingas Concludes in Narsinghgarh
The Cliff News | Narsinghgarh | August 28, 2026. A grand puja and mahabhishek of the 12 Jyotirlingas concluded on Wednesday, August 26, at the Chopra Hanuman Temple in Narsinghgarh, Madhya Pradesh. The religious ceremony commenced at 10 AM and continued until the afternoon, witnessing the participation of a significant number of devotees.
Presided over by Pandit Acharya Shri Suresh Shastri, the event featured the methodical worship and mahabhishek of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The temple premises were enveloped in a devotional atmosphere, where devotees offered prayers to Lord Shiva and sought his blessings.
This one-day event offered devotees the auspicious opportunity to witness and venerate all 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva in a single location. The gathering was particularly significant as it commemorated and honored the prominent 12 Jyotirlingas of India, which are considered manifestations of Lord Shiva on Earth and are believed to bestow immense punya upon those who behold them.
Significance and List of the Twelve Jyotirlingas
The 12 Jyotirlingas are revered as divine embodiments of Lord Shiva across India. The event facilitated a collective remembrance and worship of these sacred sites, enhancing the spiritual experience for all attendees.
The names of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India are as follows:
- Somnath Jyotirlinga — Gujarat
- Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga — Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
- Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga — Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
- Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga — Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh
- Kedarnath Jyotirlinga — Uttarakhand
- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga — Maharashtra
- Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga — Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga — Nashik, Maharashtra
- Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga — Deoghar, Jharkhand
- Nageshwar Jyotirlinga — Dwarka, Gujarat
- Rameshwar Jyotirlinga — Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu
- Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga — Ellora, Maharashtra
This grand ceremony served as a significant occasion for the local religious community, deepening the spiritual ambiance and fostering a sense of communal devotion.