Recently I have travelled to 7 jyothirlings in India, and that too solo.
When I
had gone to Mumbai, I went to Somnath, Nagnath and Dwarka. From Mumbai
I took a train to Ahmedabad. After a layover of 3 hours, took a train to
Somnath from Ahmedabad. I stayed in a small hotel for overnight and next
morning went for Somnath jyothirlings darshan. From Somnath went to
Dwarka by bus and stayed overnight, went for morning darshan and then by
auto went to Nagnath from Dwarka. From Dwarka returned back to Mumbai. I
took some 15 days rest and went to Bangalore. From Bangalore I packed
again and got a train from Bangalore to Markapur Road for Srisailam
jyothirlings. Got down at Markapur Road and took a bus to Srisailam. The
journey was about 3 hours. Took bath in a Dormitory and went for Srisailam
darshan. After the darshan was over took a bus to Hyderabad by bus which
took around 6 hours. From Hyderabad station went to Aurangabad which was
a overnight journey reached Aurangabad and stayed in a Hostel, from the
Hostel went to Grishneshwar Jyothirling. Had a very nice darshan. Just within
500 meters from the temple went to Ellora caves. From there took a local bus
to my Hostel. Next day from Aurangabad took a train to Khandwa. Reached
Khandwa and stayed in a hotel next morning took a bus to Omkareshwar
which took me around 3 hours, had the darshan of Omkareshwar jyothirlings.
Returned back to Khandwa to my hotel and in the evening took a train to
Varanasi, reached Varanasi around 11 am. I stayed in a hostel which around
450 meters from Varanasi Railway station. In the same evening went for
Kashi Vishwanath darshan and the Ganga Aarti, which was very amazing.
Next day also I had the darshan of Kashi Vishwanath. In the morning around
11.40 got a train from Varanasi to Patna and from Patna to Jasidhi for
Deogarh Jyothirlings. Stayed in a small hotel near Jasidhi station and from
there in a auto went for Deogarh temple which was around 8 km fro Jasidhi.
While planning your trip to these sacred sites, you must be familiar with all
the Jyotirlingas with their locations.
1. Somnath Jyotirlinga in Gujarat
2. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra
3. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra
4. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra
5. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga in Gujarat
6. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Madhya Pradesh
7. Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga in Madhya Pradesh
8. Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Jharkhand
9. Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga in Uttar Pradesh
10. Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in Uttarakhand
11. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga in Andhra Pradesh
12. Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga in Tamil Nadu
DO you know the 12 Jyotirlingas in India have been positioned in a
progressive spiral.If you draw a line over the Jyotirlinga temples on map then
the final result is the shape of a conch shell or the Fibonacci pattern. They
say, this pattern is nature's secret code.
So what are Fibonacci numbers? A series of numbers in which each number is
d sum of the two preceding number--1,1,2,3,5,8...Next number in the series
will be 5+8 and so on. U can continue adding number in this series till
infinity. This mathematical pattern is represented as a spiral.
In nature Fibonacci series are found everywhere. In the arrangement of
sunflower seeds, pine cones,web of spider and also in the shape of conch
shell. Below is the fibonacci pattern of Aloe Vera
Jyotirlingas are positioned in a progressive spiral? Law of energy states--
Energy always balances itself. Energy flows from a point where it is
concentrated to the colder universe. This is exactly the reason why air flows
from a region of high pressure to low pressure.
Now look at the spiral pattern of Jyotirlingas . Arrows show the flow of life
energy. It's believed that Lord Shiva appeared at d 12 Jyotirlingas as a
column of fire. To a person who hs attained a certain degree of spirituality
sees these lingas as columns of fire piercing through the earth.
Now let me show you the solar irradiation map of India. Rings a bell? The little
deviations could be bcoz Jyotirlingas hv been on earth since very very long. I
can not exactly point to the form of energy which flows from one linga to the
other but I'm convinced Jyotirlingas ae sources of high energy. Be it
solar,nuclear or spiritual energy! Exact form of energy not known. Did you
knw LOTUS, holy flower in Hinduism, also follows Fibonacci pattern?
Burj Khalifa in UAE hs bn inspired by the shape of flowers as winds cause
lesser damage to such shapes. Ostensibly! To every Hindu, ultimate purpose
of life is moksha, which can be attained only wn u're at peace with urself. Or
let's say, when one achieves BALANCE of flow of ENERGY within oneself.
1. Somnath Jyotirlinga in Gir, Gujarat. It is considered to be the first
Jyotilinga. It has been destroyed and rebuilt many times.
2. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga in Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh. It is known as
Kailash of the South. Mallika refers to Parvati Mata and Arjuna is another
name of Lord Shiva.
3. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh . The
Mahakaleshwar is significant for another reason also. It is among one of the 7
Mukti Sthal, the place that can liberate a human being.
4. Omkareshwar Jyotilinga in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. For defeating the
Danavas, Lord Shiva Lord Shiva emerged in the form of Omkareshwar thus it
is considered to be highly sacred.
5. Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Deoghar, Jharkhand. People believe that one
attains moksha or salvation by worshipping this Jyotirlinga. There is a story
behind it of how Lord Shiva acted like a Vaidya revived the 9 heads of
Ravana. Therefore this Jyotilinga is called as Vaidyanath.
6. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga in Maharashtra. It is source of Bhima River.
The sweat that poured from Lord Shiva’s body became Bhima River after the
battle with Bhima ( Kumbhakaran’s son who got powerful praying to Brahma
and created havoc in the world) where Lord Shiva defeated Bhima.
7. Ramanathaswamy Jyotirlinga in Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu. The story
of this Linga is associated with Ramayan. It is said that while going to Lanka,
Lord Ram stopped to drink water in Rameshwaram, A celestial proclamation
was heard. You are drinking water without worshipping me. Hearing this Lord
Ram made a Linga of sand and worshipped it and asked for blessings to
defeat Ravana.
8. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga in Dwarka, Gujarat. This Jyotirlinga has special
significance, it symbolises protection from all types of poison. It is believed
that those who worship at this temple become free of all poisons. It is
mentioned in Shiv Purana.
9. Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. This temple is
said to be dear to Lord Shiva, and people believe that Lord Shiva resides
here. It is also believed that those who die here achieve liberation(Mukti).
10. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga in Nasik, Maharashtra. The Temple is the
source of Godavari River( Gautami Ganga). Acow was mistakenly killed by
Gautam Rishi who asked Lord Shiva to help purify the premises. Shiva asked
Ganga to flow through the land to make it pure.
11. Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand. As per the
legends, pleased by the penance of the Nara and Narayana (two incarnations
of Lord Vishnu) Lord Shiva resides permanently in Kedarnath in the form of
this Jyotirlinga. It is believe that praying at Kedarnath one can get all his
desire fulfilled. As per the tradition people on a pilgrimage to Kedarnath first
visit Yamunotri and Gangotri and bring the holy water to offer at Kedarnath. It
is one of the holiest pilgrimage site in India.
12. Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. It is said that
Ghusma’s sister threw Ghusma’s son in the river out of jealousy. Ghusma
prayed to Lord Shiva who returned her son to her. Ghusma’s husband
Sudharma requested Lord Shiva to emancipate her sister.
Kedarnath Jyotirling remains open only from May to October. Rest all remains
open throughout year .Out of total 12 Jyotirlings ,5 are in Maharashtra,2 In
Gujarat,1in Andhra Pradesh and .2in Madhya Pradesh 1 In Uttar Pradesh and
1 in Uttarakhand.From your place check train connectivity and plan
accordingly.
