10 MOST POPULAR SHIVA TEMPLES IN THE WORLD

Shiva Temples Are the most Unique and the most Popular in the world so, Now we will read about the most popular temple of Shiva.

1. Lingaraj Temple

An absolute marvel of Kalinga style of architecture, the glorious of Lingaraj is said to have been built in dedication of Lord Harihara, who is known to be an incarnation of Lord Shiva. Even though this was initially established by the rulers of Somavamsi dynasty, it was later renovated and slightly modified by the Ganga dynasty rulers. Crowned as one of the oldest in Bhubaneswar in Odisha, this holds great importance to the locals as well as tourists from all over the country.

2. Tungnath

If you haven’t been to the highest known Shiva place in the world, we say this is the time to visit Tungnath in Uttrakhand. The famous Chandrashila trek that offers mesmerizing views of the snow-capped peaks in the surroundings also has a delight in the end. That’s right! This place is right at the point when this trek finishes and it surely comes with a few too many cold breezes splashing in your face along with the breathtaking view to treat your wanderlust.

3. Amarnath

Taking the level of pilgrimage tours in India to a whole new level is the blessed of Amarnath in Kashmir. Located at a height of 3888m in a giant cave, tourists from all over the country and even beyond, visit this temple to witness the wonderful creation of Shiva Lingam that forms only once in a year. One surely needs a lot of strength to walk all the way to the place and cross the uneven terrain of Kashmir.

4. Kailashnath

A beautiful combination of 34 temples forming together the famous Kailashnath in Aurangabad, Maharashtra is nothing less than a sight to behold and for this reason, attracts several tourists every year. One of the major Lord Shiva in India, this place was built back in the time of Rashtrakutas during the 8th century and has also said to have set major benchmarks and inspirations for this place is constructed later in the same century.

5. Kedarnath

Perched on the Garhwal Himalayan Range at a height of 3583 m, Kedarnath is one of the most popular Shiva place in India. It is situated near the Mandakini River and is counted among the four destinations of char dham yatra of Uttarakhand. It is difficult to climb to this place as it is located at a high elevation point. Moreover, the path towards this is remains closed in winters and is open from April to November only.

6. Somnath

Somnath is situated in Prabhas Patan on the western coast of Gujarat. It is believed that this place is first among the 12 Jyotirlings that are dedicated to Lord Shiva and thus it one of the ancient Shiva in India. The architecture of this place is built in Chalukya style and the mesmerizing part of this place is the Arrow Pillar, also known as Baan Stambh.

7. Omkareshwar

Located in the Narmada River, Omkareshwar is one of the most famous Shiva temples in India. It is spread on the Mandhata Island that is shaped in the symbol of Om. The idol worshipped here is three-headed and is praised thrice a day. If you want to witness the true beauty of this place, then the best time to visit is on Monday.

8. Mahakaleshwar Temple

Ujjain is a city of temples that is visited by hundreds and thousands of pilgrims all year long. One such temple that adds to the essence of spirituality in this city is Mahakaleshwar. One can observe the deity of Mahakal sitting in this temple. The presiding deity of this place is actually of Swayambhu Lingam named Dakshinamurti. One of the Jyotirlinga, this is home to Bhasma Aarti which acts as a magnet for several devotees all year long!

9. Kashi Vishwanath

One of the famous shiva place in India, Kashi Vishwanath, has utmost religious significance latched to itself and is also counted as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas spread all across the country. It is believed that whoever takes their last breath in Kashi Vishwanath of Varanasi is liberated from the rebirth cycle and his soul is sheltered under Vishwanath, the lord of the world. For those who wish to witness the best of this temple should definitely plan a visit during the Shivaratri Festival, when this is decorated to the brim.

10. Kotilingeshwara Temple

Sitting in the southern part of the country, Kotilingeshwara Temple is one of the most peaceful Shiva place in India. This is home to around one crore Shiva Lingas and that is exactly what makes it famous among the devotees and pilgrims of various parts of the country. The tallest Shiva Linga in this stands at around 33m in height with Nandi of about 11m tall in height. This Shiva Linga is not only the tallest one in this country but the entire world! You don’t want to miss out on witnessing this marvel

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