Shivratri 2023: 7 Lord Shiva Temples You Should Visit In India

Maha Shivaratri is around the corner and famous temples devoted to Lord Shiva will experience a large footfall of devotees. Take note of the temples that you must visit in India once in your lifetime.

Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Kedarnath in Uttarakhand is a part of Char Dham, a pilgrimage among Hindus. The famous temple is nestled in the valleys of the Garhwal Himalayan Range and is quite close to the Mandakini River.

Vadakkunnathan Temple, Thrissur

Vadakkunnathan Temple in Thrissur is a popular temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Kerala. Legends have it that it was constructed by Lord Parshurama himself.

Amarnath Temple, Srinagar

Amarnath Temple in Jammu and Kashmir is famous because according to the legends, drops of water dripping from stones of the Amarnath cave take the shape of Shivlinga.

Somnath Temple, Veraval

Somnath Temple is a Shiva temple among 12 Jyotirlinga. History tells us that it was attacked and looted by invaders many times in the past, yet its glory did not fade.

Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram

Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameswaram is believed to be built by Lord Rama. It has the longest and one of the most beautiful corridors among temples in India.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Rishikesh

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple in Rishikesh is one of the holiest sites in Uttarakhand. If you are planning a visit there, do spend some time exploring the temple.

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Ujjain

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain is situated on edge of the Rudra Sagar Lake. People around the country visit this temple around Mahashivratri.

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