Monday is the biggest day for the devotees of Mahadev. Most of the people visit various temples of Lord Shiva. There are 12 major Jyotirlinga temples in India, out of which five are in Maharashtra. Today we are telling about the famous Jyotirlingas of Maharashtra, where you can easily visit. Let us know in detail.

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga
Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga is at a distance of 100 kilometers from Pune and is considered one of the twelve Jyotirlingas of India. This temple is at an altitude of about 3,250 feet in the Sahyadri Mountains. It is a good place for trekkers including Bhimashankar Wildlife Sanctuary. The opening time of Bhimashankar Temple is 4:30 am and closing time is 9:30 pm.

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga
In Trimbakeshwar temple, three gods Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh are worshiped in small lingas. Located at a distance of about 28 kilometers from Nashik, this temple is on Trimbak Mountain. The opening time of Trimbakeshwar Temple is 5:30 am and closing time is 9:00 pm.

Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
Ghrishneshwar Temple is located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, which is considered one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. The temple is considered a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Inside the sanctum sanctorum of the Grishneshwar temple, men are required to remove their upper clothes. This is the only Jyotirlinga where devotees can touch the Shivalinga with their hands. The opening time of Ghrishneshwar Temple is 5:30 am, while the closing time is 9:30 pm.

Inverted Nagnath Jyotirlinga
Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlinga is in Hingoli district of Maharashtra. Where Lord Nagnath is worshipped. This temple is considered one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. It is said that by praying in this temple, devotees can protect themselves from every kind of poison. The opening time of Aundha Nagnath Temple is 4:00 AM and closing time is 9:00 PM.

Parli Vaijnath
Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga is in Parli, Maharashtra. This temple is considered an important pilgrimage site especially for the devotees of Lord Shiva. It is said that Ravana had worshiped Lord Shiva at this place. The opening time of Parli Vaijnath Temple is 5:00 am and closing time is 9:00 pm.