Mahashivratri 2024 i will be celebrated in a few days and the day will be marked by Lord Shiva’s devotees observing a fast and worshipping Bholenath to receive his blessings. On this day devotees also visit the various Shiva temples to worship. Today we will talk about some of the most popular Shiva temples in India which are thronged by devotees in their thousands during Mahashivratri.
Mahashivratri the most important festival associated with Lord Shiva, will be celebrated in a few days from now. This day is marked by devotees of Lord Shiva worshipping him and observing a fast in his name, hoping to please him and receive his blessings. On this day Shiva’s devotees visit the Shiva temples and worship him. Here are some of the most popular Shiva temples that one can visit during Mahashivratri for worshipping.
Kailash Temple, Maharashtra Mahashivratri 2024
This temple is one of the most important Shiva temples in India. This temple is located in the Ellora caves of Maharashtra. The structures display the Rashtrakuta architecture of the Rashtrakuta Dynasty, which ruled India between 6th and 10th century AD. It is India’s largest rock-cut temple, which has a megalith carved from a rock cliff.
Mahashivratri 2024 Brihadeshwar Temple, Thanjavur
This is considered one of the most beautiful ancient temples dedicated to Lord Shiva which is also a World Heritage Site. It is also one of the largest and busiest temples in India which is visited by thousands of devotees seeking blessings of Lord Shiva.
Murdeshwar Temple, Karnataka Mahashivratri 2024
This temple houses the world’s second-tallest statue of Lord Shiva and is blessed with a beautiful backdrop featuring the Arabian Sea as the backdrop. This temple is situated in the temple town of Murudeshwar in Bhatkala Talik, North Canara of coastal Karnataka.
Mahashivratri 2024 Lingaraja Temple, Odisha
This temple is a prime example of Kalinga architecture and is one of the most prominent Shiva temples in India. It is the largest temple in the city of Bhubaneshwar and is believed to have been constructed by the Somavamsi dynasty. Thousands of devotees visit this temple on Mahashivratri seeing Lord Shiva’s blessings.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi Mahashivratri 2024
This temple is also known as the Golden Temple and is one of the most famous Shiva temples in India, located in the holy city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It is believed to be one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva and attracts a large number of devotees every year during Mahashivratri for worship.
Somnath Temple, Gujarat
This is one of the first among the twelve Aadi Jyotirlingas of India which is situated in Gujarat. This temple has a very rich history which is said to have been attacked, robbed, destroyed, and rebuilt several times in its history.
Amarnath Temple, Jammu and Kashmir
Located in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir this temple is dedicated to an ice lingam ( anatural formation that resembles a lingam). This shrine is a cave which is situated at an altitude of 3,888 m (12,756 ft) and is believed to be one of the most sacred Shiva temples in India which attracts a huge number of devotees during the annual Amarnath Yatra.
Mahashivratri 2024 Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand
This temple is believed to be some 1200 years old and is one of the four shrines that make up the Chota Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand. This temple is located in the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River.
Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu Mahashivratri 2024
The Brihadeeswarar Temple, locally known as the Peruvudaiyar Kovil and Thanjai Periya Kovil, is located in the city of Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu. This temple is believed to have been built in the 11th century and is an example of Chola architectural style.
Mahashivratri 2024 Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
Located in Trimbak town of Nashik district, this temple is situated on the banks of the Godavari River. Peshwa Balaji Baji Rao built the current temple after Mughal ruler Aurangzeb had damaged it. The jyotirlinga inside the temple is famous among devotees because of its unique features. The Jyotirlinga is said to have three faces embodying the holy trinity of Lord Brahma, Lorda, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva. The temple attracts lakhs of devotees around the year and Shivratri celebrations attract the maximum number of people.
