Must-visit temples in India during Shravan month
Shravan, a sacred month in the Hindu calendar, draws devotees from across the country to Shiva temples, where they offer prayers to the mighty God. Worship of Lord Shiva takes various forms in different states across India, which has led to the existence of numerous temples dedicated to Him. We have compiled a list of five such temples that every Shiva disciple must visit.
Baba Baidyanath Dham Temple, Jharkhand
The Baba Baidyanath Temple in Deoghar, Jharkhand, is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the 12 jyotirlingas. It is also known as Baidyanath Jagannath Temple or Baidyanath Shiva Temple. Every year during the months of July and August, the temple hosts the Shravan Mela, attracting millions of devotees from across India. The temple is located in Shivganga Muhalla, Deoghar, Jharkhand.
Somnath Temple, Gujarat
Somnath Temple, also known as Deo Patan, is a revered pilgrimage site for Hindus. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is counted among the 12 jyotirlingas. The annual Maha Shivaratri festival is celebrated here with great enthusiasm. People from all over the country gather at the temple to experience the grand Somnath Mahotsava. It is situated at Somnath Mandir Rd, Somnath, Gujarat.
Lingaraj Temple, Odisha
As the largest temple in Bhubaneswar, the Lingaraj Temple serves as a venue for grand celebrations of various festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva. One such festival is Shravan, during which Bol Bam pilgrims gather and bring water from River Mahanadi to the temple every year. The temple is located at Lingaraj Temple Rd, Lingaraj Nagar, Old Town, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttar Pradesh
With a documented history of 3,500 years, this temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Vishwanath is among the world's oldest temples. Each Monday of the Shravan month the temple is adorned with different decorations, starting with Lord Shiva on the first Monday and culminating with Shri Rudrakshay on the fourth Monday. The temple is situated at Shri Kashi Vishwanath, Bansphatak, Varanasi.
Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Maharashtra
The Trimbakeshwar Temple is nestled amidst the hills of Brahmagiri, Nilagiri, and Kalagiri. It is also one of the 12 jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. What sets this temple apart is its distinctive feature of housing three lingas representing Lord Brahma (the creator), Lord Vishnu (the preserver), and Lord Mahesh (the destroyer). The temple is located at Trimbakeshwar Jyotirling Mandir, Trimbak, Maharashtra.
