Jyotirlingas
Jyotirlingas are a group of sacred shrines dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. The term jyotirlinga combines jyoti, meaning light, and linga, meaning sign or emblem, signaling Shiva as a fiery column of light. In Shaivism, Shiva is believed to have manifested as a radiant pillar at twelve legendary sites, making these temples among the most revered in the tradition. The concept is described in ancient Shaiva texts such as the Linga Purana and the Padma Purana, and the twelve are widely recognized across regional Hindu traditions.
The twelve jyotirlingas and their traditional locations are: Somnath in Gujarat; Mallikarjuna at Srisailam in Andhra
Pilgrims often undertake a yatra to visit all twelve, a journey regarded as a significant spiritual pursuit