Shiva · Shaiva
Grishneshwar temple
Aurangabad, MaharashtraFeatured
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Regarded as the last of the twelve Jyotirlingas, located near the Ellora caves in Maharashtra. The red volcanic-rock temple was rebuilt in the 18th century by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar and is rich in carved Shaiva imagery. Its name recalls the devotee Ghushma, whose unwavering faith is said to have called Shiva to dwell here.
- Deity
- Shiva
- Tradition
- Shaiva
- Location
- Aurangabad, Maharashtra
- Region
- West India
- Pilgrimage circuit
- 12 Jyotirlingas
- Established
- 18th century
