Ghrushneshwar/ Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
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| Ghrushneshwar/ Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple |
It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas mentioned in Shivapura and one of the famous pilgrimage sites in Maharashtra. Located 1 km from the Ellora caves and 29 km from the Aurangabad railway station, the Krishneshwar or GhadhaneshwarJyotirlinga Temple is a famous Hindu temple located in the Veraul village of Aurangabad district in Maharashtra. It is one of the must-see sights in Aurangabad city and is a popular place to visit near Mumbai. This temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Grishneshwar temple is believed to be the last or 12th Jyotirlinga on the earth. The deities, who are presided over as Jyotirlinga, are known by many names such as Kusumeswarar, Ghushmeswara, Ghrushmeswara, and Grishneswara. In the 16th century, the grandfather of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Maloji Raje Bhosale rebuilt the Grishneshwar Temple. Further, in the 18th century AD, the temple was rebuilt by Queen AhilyabhaiHolkar, the Maratha princess who ruled Indore from 1765 CE to 1795 CE.
According to legend, a Brahmin couple named BrahmavettaSudharm and Sudeha lived on the hill of Devagiri. They had no kids and as indicated by the desire of Sudeha, Brahmavetta wedded her sister Ghushma. According to Sudeha's advice, Ghushma 101 was making lingas, worshiping her and releasing her to a nearby lake. She gave birth to a son with the blessing of Lord Shiva. Enviously out of jealous, at night Sudeha kills the baby and throws her into the pool where Ghoshma leaves the lingas. Grieving with torment, Ghoshma continued to worship Shivlinga. When she submerged the penis in the water, Lord Shiva appeared before her and would give life to her son. Since then, Lord Shiva is worshiped as JyotirlingaGhummeshwar. Built by red volcanic rocks, this 240 x 185-foot-tall cubicle-shaped temple is a fine example of medieval architecture with beautiful carvings, attractive friezes, and goddesses and sculptures of Indian deities. This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, and a sabha mandapa and is noted for its 5 tier shikara and carvings on the pillar. There is a golden spire or a Kalash in the temple. Another feature is the sacred water, which flows from inside the temple.
According to legend, a Brahmin couple named BrahmavettaSudharm and Sudeha lived on the hill of Devagiri. They had no kids and as indicated by the desire of Sudeha, Brahmavetta wedded her sister Ghushma. According to Sudeha's advice, Ghushma 101 was making lingas, worshiping her and releasing her to a nearby lake. She gave birth to a son with the blessing of Lord Shiva. Enviously out of jealous, at night Sudeha kills the baby and throws her into the pool where Ghoshma leaves the lingas. Grieving with torment, Ghoshma continued to worship Shivlinga. When she submerged the penis in the water, Lord Shiva appeared before her and would give life to her son. Since then, Lord Shiva is worshiped as JyotirlingaGhummeshwar. Built by red volcanic rocks, this 240 x 185-foot-tall cubicle-shaped temple is a fine example of medieval architecture with beautiful carvings, attractive friezes, and goddesses and sculptures of Indian deities. This temple consists of a garbhagriha, an antarala, and a sabha mandapa and is noted for its 5 tier shikara and carvings on the pillar. There is a golden spire or a Kalash in the temple. Another feature is the sacred water, which flows from inside the temple.
Temple Opening Time: 5:30 AM to 9:30 PM
Entry Fees: No Entry Fees
Duration: 2 to 3 Hrs
Entry Fees: No Entry Fees
Duration: 2 to 3 Hrs
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