Lord Shiva is the creator of the universe and one of the main three deities who created the universe. Lord Shiva is known by different names like Mahakal, Sambhu, Nataraja, Mahadev, Bhairav, Adiyogi in different places of India. Lord Shiva is worshiped in many forms including Shivling, Rudraksha. On the auspicious occasion of Sawan Monday and today we are going to tell you about some popular Shiva temples in India, which you must visit once.
Situated at an altitude of 3583 meters in the Garhwal Himalayan range near the Mandakini River in Uttarakhand, Kedarnath is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India. Kedarnath is one of the most popular temples in India, where the crowd of travelers is seen the most. Kedarnath Temple is a very beautiful and revered Shiva temple for Hindus all over the world. Kedarnath receives the highest snowfall during winters, due to which the cheats remain open from late April to mid-November. Devotees believe that a visit to this temple can free them from the cycle of life and birth.
Mahakaleshwar Temple located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh is one of the most famous Shiva temples in India. Along with this, this temple also comes in 12 Jyotirlingas of India. Ujjain is also known as the city of Mahakal. The idol of the deity Swayambhu Lingam, also known as Dakshinamurthy, is installed in this temple. The Bhasma Aarti that takes place here is very popular among the people, as Mahakal is adorned with the ashes of the dead.
