Exploring Shiva Temples: Top Picks for This Shravana Month

KEDARNATH TEMPLE, UTTARAKHAND

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Kedarnath is a major destination for Lord Shiva's followers. The temple is well known for both its spiritual significance and breathtaking mountain background.

KASHI VISHWANATH TEMPLE, UTTAR PRADESH

Situated on the banks of the Ganges River, this temple is among the most significant Shiva temples in all of India. It is an important place of pilgrimage.

SOMNATH TEMPLE, GUJARAT

One of the 12 Jyotirlingas and a historic place is the Somnath Temple. It is well-known for its opulence and the myth that it was repeatedly rebuilt after being devastated by invaders.

MALLIKARJUNA TEMPLE, SRISAILAM, ANDHRA PRADESH

Situated on the banks of the Krishna River, this temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It is regarded for its historical and architectural value and is a prominent site of pilgrimage.

NAGESHWAR TEMPLE, DWARKA, GUJARAT

Situated close to the coastal city of Dwarka, the Nageshwar Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It is a significant location for followers.

BAIDYANATH TEMPLE, JHARKHAND

A significant pilgrimage site, the Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. The temple's yearly Shravani Mela is well-known.

CHIDAMBARAM TEMPLE, TAMIL NADU

The Chidambaram Temple is a well-known Shiva temple well-known for its Natya (dancing) and Ananda (bliss) elements. It is distinguished by its distinctive feature of the deity being represented as a dancer.

BRIHADEESWARAR TEMPLE, TAMIL NADU

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this UNESCO World Heritage Site in Thanjavur is a living example of Chola architecture. The temple is a spectacular sight, with its enormous dome and detailed sculptures.

RAMANATHASWAMY TEMPLE, TAMIL NADU

One of the twelve Jyotirlingas is this temple. Known for its majestic corridors, it is an important location for travellers doing the "Rameswaram pilgrimage."

MAHAKALESHWAR TEMPLE, MADHYA PRADESH

Situated in Ujjain, Mahakaleshwar Temple is another one of the twelve Jyotirlingas. It is one of the Kumbh Mela's four locations. The temple is well known for its daily Bhasma Aarti, or ashes offering.