Grishneshwar Jyotirling
Aurangabad, Maharashtra
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The Grishneshwar is situated in verul , Maharashtra , 20km from Daulatabad near Aurangabad . It is a site to the holiest and oldest of the 12 jyotirlinga tremples , jyotirling means column or pillar of light', The temple is one of the most famous in the world and has been visited by thousands of pilgrims every year .
Timing of the Temple
- The temple is open from 4 am to 10 pm for all devotees.
| TIMINGS | FROM |
|---|---|
| Mangal Arati | 4 AM |
| Jalhari Sanghan | 8 AM |
| Maha Prashad | 12 PM |
| Jalhari Sagan | 4 PM |
| Evening Aarti | 7:30 PM |
| Night Aarti | 10 PM |
Architecture
- The Grishneswar temple was rebuilt in the 16th century by Maloji Raje Bhosale of Verul (grandfather of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj) and subsequently in the 18th century by Ahilyabai Holkar.
- Grishneswar temple is built of red basalt.
- The local style of architecture is represented through it.
- The vista of Grishneswar temple includes a 'garbha,' a 'antarala,' and a 'sabha mandap.'
- The Grishneswar temple's area, which is roughly 240 * 185 feet is still new.
- The temple and main hall were balanced and loaded on 24 stone columns when they were erected.
- This shrine is close to the renowned caves of Ellora.
