Maha Shivratri 2025: 7 Must-Visit Temples Of Lord Shiva In India On Auspicious Day

Mahashivtratri is one of the prominent Hindu festivals, and it is celebrated every year. This year, the festival falls on Wednesday, February 26, 2025. On the auspicious occasion of Mahashivtrai, visit some of the popular temples in India.

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Somnath Temple is home to Lord Shiva and is situated on the coast of Prabhas Patan in the Saurashtra district. The sacred monument is a must-visit for those who want to seek solace.

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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the must-visit temples which is situated in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The third jyotirlingas out of 12 is situated on the bank of the Shipra River. The temple's idol of Mahakaleshwar faces south, which is unique among all Jyotirlingas.

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Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is another prominent pilgrimage site which is situated on the bank of Narmada River. The revered Shiva temple is located in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh.

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Baidyanath Jotirlinga is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is situated in the Deoghar district of Jharkhand.

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If you want to explore lord Shiva's temples then start your journey from The Trimbakeshwar Temple. The temple is one of India's 12 Jyotirlingas or sacred lingams, and it is located in the town of Trimbak, Maharashtra.

Kedarnath Temple is one of the most revered temples and one of Shiva's twelve jyotirlingas. It is situated in the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River.

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The Ramanathaswamy is another temple which is located in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu. It is home to Lord Shiva and is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India.