Ghrishneshwar Jyotirling — 30 km from Aurangabad, Maharashtra. Near Ellora caves. 12th (last) of 12 jyotirlings.
Kusuma (devi) revived her son through Shiva bhakti. Son named Ghrishna. Temple named Ghrishneshwar.
✦ Mythology
Sudharma brahmin's second wife Kusuma.
Kusuma childless.
Co-wife adopted a child.
Kusuma jealous, killed child.
Through Shiva bhakti, son revived.
Shiva pleased → jyotirling.
✦ Darshan
Hours: 5:30 AM — 9:30 PM.
Sarva: free. VIP: ₹200.
Abhishek: ₹500-1500.
Heavy Monday-Shivratri.
Shravan special.
Men: dhoti. Bare upper body (some sanctums).
✦ With Ellora
Ellora Caves: 1.5 km away.
UNESCO heritage.
Kailash Temple (cave 16): carved from single rock.
34 caves: Hindu-Buddhist-Jain.
Daulatabad Fort: 13 km.
Bhimashankar + Ghrishneshwar + Trimbakeshwar: 3 jyotirling Maharashtra trip.
✦ Access
Airport: Aurangabad.
Rail: Aurangabad (30 km).
Mumbai: 350 km.
Pune: 240 km.
Stay in Aurangabad.
📚Sources & References
Content in this article is verified against the following classical and modern authoritative sources. Readers may independently verify against the original sources.
- ▪Surya Siddhanta — classical Sanskrit astronomical text (~5th century CE)
- ▪Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra — foundational text on Vedic astrology by Maharishi Parashara
- ▪Muhurta Chintamani by Ram Daivajna (16th century) — standard reference for muhurat selection
- ▪Astronomical Algorithms by Jean Meeus (Willmann-Bell, 1998) — basis for all astronomical computations on this site
- ▪Lahiri Ayanamsa — standard sidereal reference adopted by the Indian Calendar Reform Committee (1955)
✦ Frequently Asked Questions
12th jyotirling meaning?▼
Final site of 12-jyotirling yatra. Traditional order: Somnath → Mallikarjuna → ... → Ghrishneshwar.
Ellora + Ghrishneshwar in one day?▼
Yes. Ellora morning (3-4 hr). Ghrishneshwar afternoon. Stay Aurangabad.
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