Pradosham Dates 2019 Calendar – Pradosham is the period of about 3 hours around the sunset time of a Triyodashi Tithi, the 13th lunar day of both the waxing phase and the waning phase of the Moon. This generally comes two times a month and 24 times a year and is considered extremely auspicious for worshipping Lord Shiva.

Pradosham Tithi (Calendar) 2019 – Date, Time & Month

Days and Dates	Tithi and Paksha	Timings
January 3, 2019, Thursday	Pausha, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 02:10 AM, Jan 03 Ends – 03:21 AM, Jan 04
January 19, 2019, Saturday	Pausha, Shukla Trayodashi	Begins – 08:22 PM, Jan 18 Ends – 05:34 PM, Jan 19
February 2, 2019, Saturday	Magha, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 06:59 PM, Feb 01 Ends – 09:19 PM, Feb 02
February 17, 2019, Sunday	Magha, Shukla Trayodashi	Begins – 08:10 AM, Feb 17 Ends – 04:50 AM, Feb 18
March 3, 2019, Sunday	Phalguna, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 01:45 PM, Mar 03 Ends – 04:29 PM, Mar 04
March 18, 2019, Monday	Phalguna, Shukla Trayodashi	Begins – 05:43 PM, Mar 18 Ends – 02:18 PM, Mar 19
April 2, 2019, Tuesday	Chaitra, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 08:39 AM, Apr 02 Ends – 10:56 AM, Apr 03
April 17, 2019, Wednesday	Chaitra, Shukla Trayodashi	Begins – 01:26 AM, Apr 17 Ends – 10:24 PM, Apr 17
May 2, 2019, Thursday	Vaishakha, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 02:05 AM, May 02 Ends – 03:21 AM, May 03
May 16, 2019, Thursday	Vaishakha, Shukla Trayodashi	Begins – 08:15 AM, May 16 Ends – 06:05 AM, May 17
May 31, 2019, Friday	Jyeshtha, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 05:17 PM, May 31 Ends – 05:16 PM, Jun 01
June 14, 2019, Friday	Jyeshtha, Shukla Trayodashi	Begins – 03:30 PM, Jun 14 Ends – 02:33 PM, Jun 15
June 30, 2019, Sunday	Ashadha, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 06:11 AM, Jun 30 Ends – 04:56 AM, Jul 01
July 14, 2019, Sunday	Ashadha, Shukla Trayodashi	Begins – 12:29 AM, Jul 14 Ends – 12:55 AM, Jul 15
July 29, 2019, Monday	Shravana, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 05:09 PM, Jul 29 Ends – 02:49 PM, Jul 30
August 12, 2019, Monday	Shravana, Shukla Trayodashi	Begins – 12:07 PM, Aug 12 Ends – 01:46 PM, Aug 13
August 28, 2019, Wednesday	Bhadrapada, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 02:36 AM, Aug 28 Ends – 11:28 PM, Aug 28
September 11, 2019, Wednesday	Bhadrapada, Shukla Trayodashi	Begins – 02:42 AM, Sep 11 Ends – 05:06 AM, Sep 12
September 26, 2019, Thursday	Ashwina, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 11:03 AM, Sep 26 Ends – 07:32 AM, Sep 27
October 11, 2019, Friday	Ashwina, Shukla Trayodashi	Begins – 07:52 PM, Oct 10 Ends – 10:20 PM, Oct 11
October 25, 2019, Friday	Kartika, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 07:08 PM, Oct 25 Ends – 03:46 PM, Oct 26
November 9, 2019, Saturday	Kartika, Shukla Trayodashi	Begins – 02:39 PM, Nov 09 Ends – 04:33 PM, Nov 10
November 24, 2019, Sunday	Margashirsha, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 03:43 AM, Nov 24 Ends – 01:06 AM, Nov 25
December 9, 2019, Monday	Margashirsha, Shukla Trayodashi	Begins – 09:54 AM, Dec 09 Ends – 10:44 AM, Dec 10
December 23, 2019, Monday	Pausha, Krishna Trayodashi	Begins – 01:42 PM, Dec 23 Ends – 12:19 PM, Dec 24

Note: All timings are represented in 12-hour format as per the local time of New Delhi, India.

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What is Pradosham?

Pradosham Vrat or Pradosh Vrat falls twice a month on a Trayodashi tithi according to the Hindu calendar. There are 24 Pradosham dates in 2019.

What is the significance of Pradosham?

• Pradosham’s literal translation is divided into two parts, “Pra” which means “removal” and “Dosham” which means “sins”.
• It is believed that observing a fast during Pradosham helps in getting rid of all the sins committed in the lifetime.
• This time of 96 minutes of Pradosham is said to be extremely auspicious to worship Lord Shiva.
• Out of all the Pradoshams, Shani Pradosham (which falls on a Saturday) and Soma Pradosham (which falls on a Monday) are considered to be extremely important.
• Maha Pradosham is the most auspicious of all the 24 vrat, as it falls right before Mahashivratri (usually in the month of February or March).

What to do on Pradosham?

• On this day, devotees wake up early in the morning, usually before sunrise.
• After bathing, devotees are advised to wear a rudraksha mala, if possible.
• They then offer prayers to Lord Shiva by performing abhishekam with vibhuti, sandalwood, panchamrit, bilva leaves, and milk.
• The devotees also observe a vrat (fast) throughout the day.

Various temples, such as the famous jyotirlingas of Kashi Vishwanath and Bhimashankar Temple offer special poojas to Lord Shiva on the days of Pradosham.

What is the fasting procedure on Pradosham?

• Devotees observe a fast from sunrise to sunset on the day of Pradosham.
• During sunrise, devotees bath and perform pooja and pray to Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
• The fast is broken post-sunset after the devotee takes bath and offers pooja to Lord Shiva.
• Devotees are allowed to consume light fruits during the fast.
• Some devotees chant “Om Namah Shivaya” 108 times before breaking the vrat.

What are the benefits of Pradosham Vrat?

• Observing Pradosham helps remove all your sins.
• Fasting on this day helps attain moksha.
• It also helps realise yourself and understand the value of your karma.
• Scientifically, fasting helps detoxify and cleanses the body.

Purnima Dates 2019 Calendar – There are 12 Purnima days this year in 2019. The name and timings of each Purnima day is given below as per the Hindu calendar. It marks the division between two Pakshas (lunar fortnights). People observe Purnima Vrat and perform Puja on this day.

Purnima Tithi (Calendar) 2019 – Date, Time & Month

2019 Purnima Dates	Day	Purnima Observed	Significance
21 January 2019	Monday	Paush Purnima	It is believed that taking a bath in holy rivers of India is auspicious on this day.
19 February 2019	Tuesday	Magha Purnima	It is an auspicious day on which good deeds give mutiple benefits.
21 March 2019	Thursday	Phalguna Purnima	The popular festival of Holi is celebrated on the day of Phalguna Purnima.
19 April 2019	Friday	Chaitra Purnima	The day of Chaitra Purnima is marked as the birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman.
18 May 2019	Saturday	Vaishakh Purnima	It is an auspicious day for Hindus as well as for Buddhists. The day marks as the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha.
17 June 2019	Monday	Jyeshtha Purnima	The 3 day festival of Vat Savitri ends on the day of Jyeshtha Purnima.
16 July 2019	Tuesday	Ashadha Purnima	Ashadha Purnima is also celebrated as Guru Purnima which is a festival dedicated to our teachers.
15 August 2019	Thursday	Shravana Purnima	The festival of Kajri Purnima and Raksha Bandhan is celebrated on this day.
14 September 2019	Saturday	Bhadrapada Purnima	Bhadrapada Purnima marks the beginning of the Pitru Paksha (Shraddha).
13 October 2019	Sunday	Ashwini Purnima	This is considered as the day when the moon light is regarded as the elixir (Amrit).
12 November 2019	Tuesday	Kartika Purnima	Kartik Purnima is celebrated as the day on which Lord Shiva killed the demon Tripurasura.
12 December 2019	Thursday	Margashirsha Purnima	It marks the day on which Lord Dattatreya was born.

Notes: All timings are represented in 12-hour format as per the local time of New Delhi, India.

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What is Purnima?

Purnima is the full moon day. According to the Hindu Calendar, Purnima is the day on which full Moon occurs. There are 12 Purnima dates in 2019.

What is Full Moon Day?

A full moon day is a day when we can see the entire lit part of the Moon. Poornima occurs when the Sun, Moon, and the Earth are all aligned in a straight line and all the light of the Sun is reflected by the Moon. The full moon marks the division between two Pakshas (lunar fortnights).

What are the two Pakshas in a lunar cycle?

• Shukla Paksha – The day of Purnima marks the end of the Shukla Paksha. Shukla Paksha is also known as brighter fortnight or waxing phase of the Moon.
• Krishna Paksha – The next following day after Purnima marks the beginning of the Krishna Paksha cycle. Krishna Paksha is also known as darker fortnight or waning phase of the Moon.

Significance of Purnima Dates

• Purnima is considered as a very auspicious day.
• The day of Purnima is generally chosen to commence new activities so as to get good results.
• Many people observe fast and perform puja on Purnima dates occurring as per Hindu calendar.
• On a full moon day, the brightest full moon symbolises the removal of darkness and brightness around us.
• It is regarded as a day during which energy is especially high. This energy is said to be positive and divine.

What we can do on Purnima Dates?

• Each Purnima day has its own significance. All the 12 Purnima dates have something special to celebrate as per the calendar.
• Purnima is considered a very auspicious day to start any new stuff or business. While, on the contrary, such things are avoided on Amavasya days.
• Doing any Pooja on the day of Poornima is very beneficial as it gives multifold benefits.
• Poornima days are one of the favourite days of Devi. People perform Devi Puja on this day.
• Satyanarayana Puja is also generally performed on Purnima.

How to worship on Purnima?

• The fasting on the day of Purnima is known as Purnima Vratam. The fast can immensely benefit the devotees.
• Most of the devotees observe fast throughout the day.
• Devotees pray to supreme Lord Vishnu for his blessings. 
• Purnima is also an ideal day to do the Satyanarayan Puja at homes.

Purnima Fasting Procedure

• On this day, the devotee should wake up early in the morning.
• After doing the necessary cleaning, devotees take a bath before sunrise.
• Devotees worship Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu on this day.
• Devotees can keep fast throughout the day. However, one meal is allowed if the devotee prefers.
• The meal should be free from salt, cereals or pulses.
• The fasting starts with the sunrise and can be ended just after watching the moon.

Benefits of Purnima Fasting

• The Puja and fasting on Purnima benefits in achieving prosperity and illumination in life.
• According to science, the gravitational forces of the earth are maximum on a full moon day. This helps humans in achieving stability in life.
• It also provides enhanced energy and a balance between the body and soul.

What are the other terms for Purnima?

In North India, the full moon days are known as Purnima or Poornima. However, in South India, the full moon days are known as Pournami or Pournima. Purnima is also known as Poonam in Gujarat and Punnami and Purnamasi in various other places.

Is Purnima an auspicious day?

Purnima is considered as a very auspicious day. The day of Purnima is generally chosen to commence new activities so as to get good results.

Amavasya Dates 2019 Calendar – There are 14 Amavasya nights this year in 2019. The name and timings of each Amavasya is given below as per the Hindu calendar. It marks the beginning of the lunar cycle. People observe Amavasya Vrat and perform Amavasya Puja on this day.

Amavasya Tithi (Calendar) 2019 – Date, Time & Month

2019 Amavasya Dates	Name	Timings
January 5, 2019, Saturday	Margashirsha, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 04:58 AM, Jan 05 Ends – 06:58 AM, Jan 06
February 4, 2019, Monday	Pausha, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 11:52 PM, Feb 03 Ends – 02:33 AM, Feb 05
March 6, 2019, Wednesday	Magha, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 07:07 PM, Mar 05 Ends – 09:34 PM, Mar 06
April 4, 2019, Thursday	Phalguna, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 12:51 PM, Apr 04 Ends – 02:20 PM, Apr 05
May 4, 2019, Saturday	Chaitra, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 04:04 AM, May 04 Ends – 04:15 AM, May 05
June 3, 2019, Monday	Vaishakha, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 04:40 PM, Jun 02 Ends – 03:32 PM, Jun 03
July 2, 2019, Tuesday	Jyeshtha, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 03:06 AM, Jul 02 Ends – 12:46 AM, Jul 03
July 31, 2019, Wednesday	Ashadha, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 11:57 AM, Jul 31 Ends – 08:41 AM, Aug 01
August 30, 2019, Friday	Shravana, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 07:55 PM, Aug 29 Ends – 04:07 PM, Aug 30
September 28, 2019, Saturday	Bhadrapada, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 03:46 AM, Sep 28 Ends – 11:56 PM, Sep 28
October 27, 2019, Sunday	Ashwina, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 12:23 PM, Oct 27 Ends – 09:08 AM, Oct 28
November 26, 2019, Tuesday	Darsha Amavasya, Kartika, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 10:40 PM, Nov 25 Ends – 08:35 PM, Nov 26
December 25, 2019, Wednesday	Margashirsha, Krishna Amavasya	Begins – 11:17 AM, Dec 25 Ends – 10:43 AM, Dec 26

Notes: All timings are represented in 12-hour format as per the local time of New Delhi, India.

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What is Amavasya?

Amavasya is the new moon day (or no moon day) as per Hindu calendar. There are 12 Amavasya dates in 2019.

What is New Moon Day?

A new moon day is a day on which Moon cannot be seen from Earth. The moon is invisible to us here on Earth because, at this time, the moon is directly between the earth and the sun. The new moon marks the beginning of the lunar cycle.

Significance of Amavasya Dates

• It is a significant day as many rituals are performed only on Amavasya Tithi.
• Many people observe fast and perform puja on Amavasya dates occurring as per Hindu calendar.
• People usually keep Maun Vrat (fast of keeping silence) on Amavasya.
• Amavasya falling on weekday Monday is known as Somvati Amavasya and Amavasya falling on weekday Saturday is known as Shani Amavasya.

What we can do on Amavasya Dates?

• Amavasya days are also considered good to perform Shraddha rituals to appease ancestors.
• Offering food to your ancestors on Amavasya is also considered highly auspicious.
• Amavasya day is also an appropriate day to perform Kaal Sarpa Dosha puja.
• Kali Puja is also performed on Amavasya to get rid of all evil powers.

How to worship on Amavasya?

• Amavasya fast observed on this day can immensely benefit the devotees.
• Most of the devotees observe fast throughout the day.
• Devotees pray to supreme Lord Vishnu for his blessings. 
• Observing this fast will please Lord Shankar and Lord Vishnu.
• Devotees can also offer prayers and food offerings to their ancestors on this day.

Amavasya Fasting Procedure

• On this day, the devotee should wake up early in the morning.
• After doing the necessary cleaning, devotees take a bath before sunrise.
• Devotees worship Lord Shiva or Lord Vishnu on this day and read Amavasya Vrat Katha.
• They keep fast on this day and live the entire day without eating.

Benefits of Amavasya Fasting

• It helps to achieve peacefulness and calmness.
• This fast decreases all kind of health issues.
• It also reduces acidity and strengthens your body completely.

Is Amavasya an auspicious day?

• Amavasya is considered as an inauspicious day and hence not suitable for any auspicious work.
• However, the festival of Diwali, which is a very auspicious festival, falls on Amavasya night only.

In most of the parts of India, New Moon day is considered inauspicious, but for the people of Tamil Nadu, it is one of the auspicious and holy days of the year.

Ganesh Chaturthi Date for 2020 in India – Saturday, August 22, 2020

Ganesh Chaturthi is a popular Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha. This festival is observed during Shukla Paksha of Bhadrapada month which usually occurs in August or September in the English calendar. The festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi lasts after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi, also known as Ganesha Visarjan day.

Ganesha Puja Muhurat 2020

Ganesh Puja is preferred during Madhyahana timings as it is believed that Lord Ganesh was born during Madhyahana Kala. The Puja Muhurat given below are as per the local time of New Delhi, India, IST.

Ganesha Chaturthi Date	22nd August 2020
Ganapati Sthapana and Puja Muhurat	Madhyahan (Noon) – 11 AM to 1:30 PM
Ganeshotsav Celebration	22nd August to 01 September (10 Days)
Ganesha Visarjan Date	01 September 2020
Ganesha Visarjan Timings	Morning Muhurat – 6:08 AM to 7:40 AM and 10:45 AM to 03:22 PM

How to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi?

• The festival starts with the installation of Ganesha idols at home or in pandals.
• Families decorate the place where Murti is to be installed with various flowers and lights. The pandals also have elaborate decoration and lighting.
• For the next 10 days, people worship Ganesha in the morning and evening along with the chanting of Vedic hymns and prayers.
• The worship ends after singing of an aarti in favour of Ganesha.
• Lord Ganesh is offered with different prasadam every day which is later distributed to the community and worshippers.
• The Ganeshotsav, festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi, ends after 10 days on Anant Chaturdashi which is also known as Ganesh Visarjan day.
• On the last day, Ganesh idol is carried in a public procession with religious hymns and chanting.
• The clay idol is later immersed in a river or sea where it dissolves completely.
• It is believed that after getting dissolved Ganesha is believed to return to Mount Kailash to his parents Parvati and Shiva.

Ganesh Visarjan 2020

• The day of Anant Chaturdashi is considered as the most significant day to perform Ganesha Visarjan. Anant Chaturdashi is observed 11th day after the Ganesh Chaturthi.
• However, many families do the Visarjan before that day too.
• Ganesh Visarjan can be done same day, after one and a half-day, 3rd day, 5th day, 7th day and 11th day after Ganesh Chaturthi.
• It is important to note that Ganesha Visarjan can be done only during the odd number of days e.g. 3rd day, 5th day, 7th day and 11th day.

Pooja Materials for Ganesh Chaturthi

• Ganesh Murti (from local artisans)
• Flowers
• Durva Grass
• Karanji
• Modak
• Coconut
• Jaggery
• Red Hibiscus
• Roli and Rice
• Deepak
• Sweets

Ganesh Chaturthi Prasad & Offerings

• Modak – The traditional offering and main prasad of Ganesh Chaturthi is Modak. It is believed to be the favourite food of Lord Ganesh. Modak are sweet dumplings made of rice, wheat flour, grated coconut, jaggery and various dry fruits.
  • Different Names of Modak
  • Marathi and Konkani – Modak
  • Telugu – Modakam or Kudumu
  • Kannada – Kadubu
  • Tamil – Kozhukattai or Modagam
  • Malayalam – Kozhakatta
• Karanji – Another popular sweet dish of Ganesh Chaturthi is the Karanji. It is similar to Modak in composition and taste but it is made in a semicircular shape. The Karanji is also called as Nevri in Goa.
• Panchakajjaya – It is an offering made to Lord Ganesha in various parts of Karnataka. This sweet is made of coconut, roasted Bengal gram powder, sugar, ghee, and sesame.
• Naivedya – In some areas, Lord Ganesha is also offered with Vundrallu (rice-flour balls), Panakam (cardamom flavoured drink), Vadapappu (moong lentils) and Chalividi (a jaggery mixture). These offerings are collectively known as Naivedya.

Who is Lord Ganesha?

• In Hinduism, Ganesha is believed to be the supreme deity.
• Lord Ganesha is widely honoured as the remover of obstacles and the patron of various arts and sciences.
• Lord Ganesha is also worshipped at first place before starting any auspicious rites and ceremonies.
• Ganpati is a Vedic term which literally means “Guardian of all the multitudes.”

What is the significance of Ganesh Chaturthi?

• The festival celebrates Lord Ganesha as the God of New Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles.
• Ganesh Chaturthi is observed throughout India, especially in the states of Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Goa, Telangana, Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Tamil Nadu, and Andhra Pradesh.
• It is also observed in Nepal and various foreign places.
• In Mumbai alone, around 2,00,000 Ganesh idols are immersed annually.

What is the history of Ganesh Chaturthi?

In history, the earliest mention of Ganapati is found in the Rigveda. However, it is unknown when the Ganesha Chaturthi festival was first observed. It became a major social and public event with its sponsorship by Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

After the coming of British Rule, Ganesha festival lost its popularity and was limited to a private family celebration at home. Later, it was again brought back to its glory by the Indian freedom fighter Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak. He was the first to install big idols of Ganesha in pavilions in Bombay Presidency.

Ganesh Chaturthi Celebration in India

• Navyachi Pancham, Goa – Navyachi Pancham is a harvest festival celebrated the next day of Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa. People bring freshly harvested paddy to home from the fields and then a puja is conducted. In Goa, Ganesh Chaturthi is known as Chavath Parab or Parva. On this day, women observe fast and worship Parvati and Shiva.

• Varasidhi Vinayaka Swamy Temple, Andhra Pradesh – At this temple, located at Kanipakam, an annual Brahmotsavam will be celebrated for 21 days starting from Ganesh Chaturthi day. Lord Vinayaka will be taken in a procession on different Vahanams on these days.

• Gowri Habba, Karnataka – The popular Gowri festival in Karnataka is celebrated one day before Ganesha Chaturthi. This festival is devoted to Goddess Gowri or Gauri, who is revered as the mother of Lord Ganesha.

• Pillayar Chaturthi, Tamil Nadu – In Tamil Nadu, this festival is also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Pillayar Chaturthi. It falls on the fourth day after the new moon of Avani month. The idols here are usually made of clay, coconuts and other organic products. Idol is then worshipped for several days and later immersed in the Bay of Bengal.

• Lamboodhara Piranalu, Kerala – In Kerala, the festival is also known as Lamboodhara Piranalu, which falls in the month of Chingam. In the city of Thiruvananthapuram, a procession starts from Pazhavangadi Ganapathi Temple to Shankumugham Beach. Devotees carry tall statues of Ganesha and later immersed it in the sea.

Eco-friendly Ganesh Visarjan

In 2004, the Madras High Court banned the immersion of Ganesh idols in water bodies since it produces chemicals that pollute the seawater. Also, the sale of Ganesha idols made of plaster-of-Paris has been banned in various parts of India. The decisions were taken to protect the environment.

Eco-Friendly Process used for Ganesh Visarjan – People are encouraged to buy traditional clay idols of Ganesh. People are also suggested to let the clay idol dissolve in a barrel of water at home. After a few days, the dissolved clay can be spread in the garden.

Krishna Janmashtami Date for 2019 in India – Saturday, August 24, 2019

Krishna Janmashtami is a popular Hindu festival that celebrates the birth of Lord Krishna. He was considered as the eighth avatar of Lord Vishnu. This festival is observed on the eighth day (Ashtami) of the Shravana Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) and usually occurs in August – September every year.

Puja Timings 2019

Muhurat	Timings
Birth Anniversary	5,246th Birth Anniversary of Lord Krishna
Janmashtami Date	Saturday, August 24 2019
Puja Time	12:01 AM to 12:46 AM, Aug 25
Puja Duration	45 Mins
Dahi Handi Date	Sunday, August 25 2019

Story of Krishna Janmashtami

According to the stories, on one day, King Kansa got a prophecy that the son of his sister Devaki will become the reason of his death. As a result, he put both Devaki and his husband behind the prison bars. Kansa killed all of Devaki’s son. But the day when Krishna born, all of the servants outside prison bars went unconscious and prison gates opened out of miracle. Hence, his father Vasudeva took Krishna across the Yamuna, to his foster parents in Gokul, named Nanda and Yashoda.

Janmashtami is celebrated on the day when Krishna is believed to have been born as per Hindu tradition. The birth took place in Mathura at midnight.

How to celebrate Krishna Janmashtami?

• People keep fasts for the whole day on Janmashtami.
• All famous Krishna temples organize the recitation of Bhagavata Purana and Bhagavad Gita.
• People also decorate their homes with toys and playful items for Lord Krishna to play after birth.
• Women also draw tiny footprints outside their house doors, which represents Krishna’s steps coming into their homes.
• In the evening, people also visit various Krishna and Vishnu temples.
• Dance-drama enactments of the life of Krishna in the form of Rasa Lila and Krishna Lila are performed.
• People sing devotional songs showing love for Krishna through the midnight by keeping a night vigil (Ratri Jagaran).
• At exact 12 AM in the night, Krishna is believed to have taken birth.
• After Krishna’s midnight hour birth, the idol of baby Krishna is washed and properly clothed.
• This idol is then worshipped after placing it in a cradle or small swing.
• Devotees then break their fast, by sharing food and sweets with each other.

Significance of Krishna Janmashtami

• According to Hindu belief, Lord Krishna took birth on this earth when the world was getting overwhelmed with evil. God himself took the human form to save the world and lead people back to the right path.
• Lord Vishnu has incarnated several times to ensure the preservation of mankind and Krishna was his 8th incarnation.
• Krishna has inspired many followers in his lifetime. His teachings have traveled all across the world.
• The main significance of Janmashtami is to encourage good order and to discourage bad will.
• Krishna Jayanti also celebrates togetherness. This holy occasion brings people together.

Celebration in India

Dahi Handi – Mumbai, Maharashtra

A very famous Janmashtami tradition (popularly known as Gokulashtami) in Mumbai is Dahi Handi. It is celebrated one day after Krishna Janmashtami.

“Dahi Handi” means “earthen pot of yogurt”. The festival was inspired by the childhood stories of Lord Krishna. According to it, he used to steal yogurt and butter when he was a child. People started hiding their supplies higher from ground level. However, Krishna, famous for his mischievousness, try all creative ideas to break those high hanging pots.

In Maharashtra, this Krishna legend is enacted by teams of youths and boys called as “Govindas.” Different teams compete with each other to break the high hanging pots in the first place for prize money that will be rewarded. For this, they climb one over another and form a human pyramid to break the pot. Girls surround these boys to cheer them through dancing and singing. It is a must-watch public event.

Makhan Handi – Gujarat & Rajasthan

Dwarka town of Gujarat is believed to be the place where Krishna established his kingdom. People here celebrate the festival with a tradition similar to Dahi Handi, called Makhan Handi (pot with freshly churned butter). They also perform folk dances and sing bhajans. Visiting the very famous Dwarkadhish Temple at Gujarat is considered auspicious on this day.

Birthplace of Lord Krishna – Mathura & Vrindavan

Janmashtami is the largest festival in the Braj region of North India, especially in Mathura, where Lord Krishna was born and in Vrindavan, where he grew up. Krishna temples are decorated and lighten up and they attract numerous visitors on that day.

In the northern states, Janmashtami is also celebrated with the “Rasa Lila” tradition. It is a kind of dance and drama event wherein Krishna related compositions are sung and the childhood acts of Krishna and love affairs of Radha-Krishna are enacted.

Rasa Lila – Manipur & Assam

Raslila performances (also known as Rasleela or Manipuri Ras) is a famous annual tradition around Janmashtami in North-eastern states. It is a major festival celebrated with fasts, vigil, and Krishna prayers in Manipur. Manipur people also developed their Manipuri dance form (a classical dance form) inspired by dance, drama and love acts of Radha-Krishna called Raslila.

Dhanteras Date for 2019 in India – Friday, October 25, 2019

Dhanteras is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali in India. It is also marked as the festival of Tihar in Nepal. Dhanteras is celebrated on the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha as per the Hindu calendar Vikram Samvat. The day is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera.

Dhanteras Date & Puja Timings 2019

Dhanteras Date	Friday, 25 October 2019
Dhanteras Puja Timings	07:08 PM to 08:13 PM
Puja Muhurat Duration	1 Hour 5 Minutes
Pradosha Kaal	05:38 PM to 08:13 PM
Vrishabha Kaal	06:50 PM to 08:45 PM
Trayodashi Tithi Begins	07:08 PM on Oct 25, 2019
Trayodashi Tithi Ends	03:46 PM on Oct 26, 2019

What is the meaning of Dhanteras?

• ‘Dhan’ means wealth and ‘Teras’ refers to the thirteenth day in the moon cycle.
• Dhanteras is celebrated on the 13th day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight).
• Also, Lord Kubera is worshipped on this day, who is considered as the God of Wealth.

Which God is worshipped on Dhanteras?

1) Dhanvantari – the God of Health & Ayurveda

Lord Dhanvantari, is worshipped on the occasion of Dhanteras. According to Hindu Mythology, he emerged during the event of Samudra Manthan. He is seen as holding a Kalash full of Amrit in one hand and the sacred text of Ayurveda on the other hand. He imparted the knowledge of Ayurveda among mankind and helped them get rid of all diseases.

2) Lakshmi – the Goddess of Wealth, Fortune & Prosperity

Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on the day of Dhanteras. A Lakshmi Puja is also performed in the evening. People lit small Diyas of clay and place them outside and inside their homes. Diyas are believed to remove the shadows of evil spirits in the home. People also sing devotional songs in praise of Goddess Lakshmi.

3) Lord Kubera – The God of Wealth

Lord Kubera is considered as the treasurer of all the riches of the world. He is worshipped along with Goddess Lakshmi on the occasion of Dhanteras. If a person doesn’t have the idol of Kuber, they can alternatively use a chest (Tijori) or a jewelry box for Puja. These things represent Lord Kubera itself. One must draw the sign of Swastik over them before starting the Puja.

What is the best time for Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras?

• The best time for Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras is during Pradosh Kaal.
• On Dhanteras, Lakshmi Puja should be done during Pradosh Kaal, which starts after sunset and approximately lasts for 2 hours and 35 minutes.
• Pradosha Timings on Dhanteras – 05:38 PM to 08:13 PM
• It is believed that if Puja is done during this time, Lakshmi will stay in your home.
• Vrishabha Lagna or Vrishabha Kaal is also considered as an auspicious time for Puja since its timings overlap with Pradosh Timings.
• However, Lakshmi Puja is considered much more important on Deepawali, which is after two days of Dhanteras.

How to celebrate Dhanteras?

• On Dhanteras, homes that haven’t yet been cleaned for Diwali are thoroughly cleaned. It is said that Goddess Lakshmi won’t enter those homes which are not cleaned.
• People decorate their homes with colorful lights, flowers, ribbons and Rangoli designs.
• In the evening, Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped and a Lakshmi Puja is also performed.
• People light small Diyas and place them in front of the doorways of their homes.
• Devotees also sing devotional songs for Goddess Lakshmi.

What are the rituals of Dhanteras?

• The day of Dhanteras is considered very auspicious to make new purchases of gold, silver, utensils. This new wealth is believed to be a sign of good luck.
• On this day, there are also large purchases of appliances and automobiles. Various companies use the day of Dhanteras for their bumper sales.
• People also buy a new broom on this day. It is believed that purchasing broomstick (Jhadu) swipes poverty from the house along with the dirt.
• In the villages, cattle are decorated and worshiped by the farmers on this day. Cattles hold great significance as they form the main source of their income.

What are the benefits and importance of celebrating Dhanteras?

• Purchasing wealth on the day of Dhanteras is believe to increase the wealth in the home. It is said that if people purchase any ornaments on this day, Goddess Lakshmi then showers those households with more of this kind of wealth.
• Diyas which are lit in the homes on this day is considered as an offering to Yama, the God of Death. This is said to prevent untimely death during the time of Diwali.
• This day is a celebration aimed at increasing wealth, fortune and prosperity.

What is the story behind Dhanteras?

Behind Dhanteras, there is an interesting story about the son of King Hima. His horoscope announced his death from snake-bite on the 4th day of his marriage. When the day arrived, his newly-wed wife came up with a plan. She places all her gold and silver ornaments in heaps at the entrance of the room and lit lamps all over that place.

When Yama, the god of Death arrived in snake form at the prince’s doorstep, his eyes were dazzled and blinded by the brightness of the lamps and jewelry. Hence, Yama could not enter the chamber and returned back silently. This is how the cleverness of his new bride saved him even from the God of Death. This day later came to be celebrated as Dhanteras.

According to another popular legend, when the devas and asuras performed the Samudra Manthan in the wish of Amrit, Lord Dhanvantari emerged carrying a jar of the elixir on the day of Dhantrayodashi.

Dhanteras Celebration in India

National Ayurveda Day

In 2016, the Indian ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, and Homoeopathy decided to observe the day of Dhanteras as the “National Ayurveda Day.” It is celebrated since 2016.

South India

In South India (especially Tamil Nadu), Brahmin women make ‘Marundhu’ on the day of Dhantrayodashi. Marundhu translates to a medicine that is offered during prayers and eaten by the people in the early morning. It is believed to eliminate the imbalance of Trayodasha in the body.

Maharashtra

There is a unique custom in Maharashtra on the day of Dhantrayodashi. People lightly mix dry coriander seeds with jaggery and make a mixture known as Naivedya. This Naivedya of traditional sweets is then offered to the Goddess Lakshmi.

Frequently Asked Question on Dhanteras Celebration-

Raksha Bandhan, also called Rakshabandhan or Rakhi, is a popular Hindu festival of brothers and sisters. The festival celebrates the sacred love between brothers and sisters. It is celebrated on the last Full Moon day of the month of Shravana according to Hindu lunar calendar.

Raksha Bandhan Date 2019	Aug 15, 2019
Calendar Day	Last Full Moon day of Shravan
Shubh Timings 2019	5:50 am to 6:03 pm
Celebration	Sisters tie Rakhi on Brother’s wrist
Also Called	Rakhi Purnima

Meaning of Raksha Bandhan

The Sanskrit word ‘Raksha’ means protection and ‘Bandhan’ means relation. Raksha Bandhan, therefore, translates to “Bond of Protection”.

On this day, sisters tie an amulet called Rakhi around the wrists of their brothers to bring good luck to them. In return, brothers promise to protect their sisters from all odds and share the responsibility of their potential care. Sisters also receive a gift in return from their brothers.

Rakhi Purnima or Kajari Purnima or Nariyal Purnima are also different forms of Rakhi in different states.

Raksha Bandhan 2019 – Dates and Timings

Dates – Raksha Bandhan is to be celebrated on Thursday, 15th of August 2019.

Timings – 5:50 AM, 15 Aug 2019 to 6:23 PM, 15 Aug 2019
Thread Tieing ceremony will begin at 05:50 am in the morning and will continue till 06:23 pm in the evening.

Shubh Timings for Raksha Bandhan 2019

Shubh Muhurat for Rakhi Tying Ceremony	05:50 am to 06:03 pm
Ceremony Duration	12 Hours 13 Minutes
Aparahan Time during Raksha Bandhan	13:44 to 16:23
Aparahan Duration	2 Hours 39 Minutes
Pradosh Time during Raksha Bandhan	20:08 to 22:18
Pradosh Duration	2 Hours 10 Minutes
Purnima Tithi Starting	14th August 2019 at 15:45
Purnima Tithi Ending	15th August 2019 at 17:58

How to celebrate Raksha Bandhan?

• Buying of Rakhi – Before the coming of Raksha Bandhan, sisters begin buying rakhis for their brother from the market. They look out for special rakhi in the form of colourful threads, silver rakhis, and bracelets.
• On the day of Raksha Bandhan – Brothers and sisters wear new clothes and celebrate the festival in the presence of their elders.
• Aarti – The ritual involves lighting a Diya for performing aarti by the sisters. Aarti involves moving the Thaali in a circular pattern in front of the brother.
• Prayers – Sisters then perform prayers for the well-being and longevity of their brothers.
• Tilak – They also apply a “Tilak“(Rice & Roli) on the forehead of their brothers.
• Rakhi Tying Ceremony – Then, sisters tie a rakhi around the wrist of their brother.
• A portion of sweet or dry fruits is fed to each other as an omen.
• Rakhi Gifts in Return – After the rakhi is tied around the wrist, it is now the turn of brothers to offer gifts to his sister. The gift can be in the form of money or any presents.
• Promise – Brothers also promise to take full care of their sisters and to safeguard them against all the odds in life.

What are the materials required to perform Raksha Bandhan?

The sisters need to prepare a Thaali for the Puja. Thaali contains Diya, Rice, Roli, coconut, sweets and most importantly the Rakhis.

Voluntary Kin Relations

Among women and men who are not brothers and sisters by blood, there is also a new tradition of voluntary kin relations. Women, especially ones who are not having own brother, can make a person as their bother by tying Rakhi on their wrists.

This tradition has cut boundaries among various castes and religions. Rakhi, hence, signifies unity in diversity and has joined people with the thread of love.

Not just limited to blood relations, sister-in-law, cousins, nephews, etc. also celebrates Raksha Bandhan.

Regional Variations of Rakhi

While Raksha Bandhan is celebrated in various parts of South Asia, different regions also mark this day in different ways. The festival of Raksha Bandhan has various names which vary with location. Some of them are:

• Jhulan Purnima – In the state of West Bengal and Odisha, this day is called as Jhulan Purnima. People offer prayers and worship Radha and Krishna on this day. Sisters also tie rakhi on the wrists of brothers and wishes long-life for them.

• Narali Poornima – In Maharashtra, the festival of Raksha Bandhan is celebrated along with Narali Poornima (Coconut festival). The fishermen offer prayers to Lord Varuna, the Hindu god of Sea, to get his blessings. They also offer coconut to the sea for calming it down after the monsoon season. This day is also marked as the beginning of the fishing season.

• Kite Festival – In the regions of North India, mostly Jammu, it is a common practice to fly kites on the occasions of Janamashtami and Raksha Bandhan. One can see the sky filled with kites of all colours and sizes around these two dates. The locals buy a number of kites and strings along with that.

• Salono – In Haryana, people also observe the festival of Salono on the day of Rakhi. On Salono, priests of the temples tie amulets against evil on people’s wrists. Another ritual includes sisters placing barley behind the ears of their brothers.

• Janai Purnima or Rishi Tarpani – In Nepal, Rakshabandhan is referred to as Janai Purnima or Rishi Tarpani. It is celebrated by both Hindus and Buddhists of Nepal. On this day, men change the thread wore around their chests (thread called as Janai). In some parts of Nepal also, sisters tie rakhi on their brother’s wrists.

• Gunhu Punhi – This festival is observed by the Shaiva Hindus. Raksha Bandhan is popularly known as Gunhu Punhi in the Newar community.

• Rakhari- In Sikhism, the festival devoted to brother & sister is called as “Rakhardi” or Rakhari by the Sikh community.

Historical Backdrop of Raksha Bandhan

Raksha Bandhan has its origin in folk culture. It was rooted in the practice of village exogamy. According to that, girls get married only out of her native village. And, her parents cannot visit her new home according to customs. Hence, large numbers of married women travel back to their parents’ homes every year on the day of Raksha Bandhan.

Origin & Stories of Raksha Bandhan

There are many stories which contribute to its origin. Some of them are-

Rani Karmavati of Chittor- When Chittor faced threats of invasion from Bahadur Shah, Rani Karmavati, queen of Chittor, sent a Rakhi to the Mughal Emperor Humayun as a request to save her family. To this, Humayun gallantly responded and tried to help Rani in saving the kingdom.

Santoshi Maa- Lord Ganesha’s sister Mansa visited to tie Rakhi to Ganesha on the auspicious day of once. Seeing this, his sons Labh and Kush started asking for a sister. Giving in to their demands, Ganesha created Santoshi Maa. The divine flames that emerged from Ganesha’s consorts – Riddhi and Siddhi, created Santoshi Maa

Lord Krishna And Draupadi– In Mahabharata, during the Rajsuya Yagna, Lord Krishna hurt his index finger while hurling the Sudarshan Chakra. Draupadi– the wife of the Pandavas, immediately tore her saree and tied it around Lord Krishna’s finger to prevent it from bleeding. Touched by the gesture, he vowed Draupadi’s care and protection on himself.

Shachi and Indra Dev- Lord Indra was once having a fierce battle against the powerful Demon, Bali. Seeing this, Indra dev’s wife, Shachi, went to Lord Vishnu who gave her a holy bracelet to tie on Indra Dev’s wrist. Blessed with the power of sacred thread, Indra Dev then successfully defeated King Bali.

Kunti and Abhimanyu- Abhimanyu was Queen Kunti’s grandson and the son of Arjun and Subhadra. She tied a sacred thread on Abhimanyu’s wrist during the battle of Mahabharata as a symbol of protection.

Guru Purnima (Poornima) is a popular Hindu festival on which disciples worship and pay respect to their Gurus (teachers). It is celebrated on the full moon day of the Ashadha month. This festival is observed by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains to honour their chosen spiritual teachers/ leaders and to express gratitude for them.

This guide explains the significance of Guru Purnima, dates for 2020, the legend behind guru purnima and poojas performed during this festival.

Guru Purnima 2020 Dates

As per Hindu Calendar, Guru Purnima will be observed all across India on Ashadha Purnima (Full Moon Day in Ashadha Month).

Guru Purnima 2020 – Sunday, 05 July 2020 (India)

Guru Purnima Timings For New Delhi, India

Starting Time – 01:48 PM (July 05, 2020)

Ending Time – 03:07 PM (July 06, 2020)

Guru Purnima – All You Need To Know
Dedicated to	Spiritual Teachers & Leaders (Guru)
Celebrated by	Hindus, Buddhists & Jains
Places celebrated	Nepal, India & Bhutan
Date	Sunday, 05 July 2020
Hindu Lunar Calendar Day	Full Moon Day (Purnima), Ashadha Maas
Also Known As	Vyasa Purnima

The legend behind Guru Purnima

In ancient times, disciples used to receive free education at the ashram of their Guru. They used to celebrate this day to worship their Guru with full reverence.

It is believed that the festival of Guru Purnima was first celebrated by the Buddhists to honour their Guru, Gautam Buddha. It is also believed that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon on the day of Guru Purnima.

Hindus followed the festival by paying tribute to Vyasa Muni (sage) on the day of Guru Purnima. Veda Vyasa was one of the greatest Gurus in ancient Hindu traditions and the author of the Hindu epic Mahabharata. This day is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Veda Vyasa. Therefore, Guru Purnima is also known as Vyas Purnima.

This festival is also celebrated as Gyaan Purnima because of its association with knowledge and wisdom.

Importance of Guru in our lives

In the Hindu religion, Guru is considered superior to God. It is said in the scriptures that if God curses you, then Guru can protect you, but God himself cannot save you from the curse of Guru.

• Guru is like a mentor who drives out fear and ignorance from a person.
• Students can get rid of all the mental blockages with the knowledge and the blessings of Guru.
• The person attains Moksha by following the preachings and the path shown by their Guru.
• The blessings of Guru are enough for the welfare of anyone.
• The person experiences the enhancement of knowledge and auspiciousness in life.
• All the Vidyas (powers & knowledge) of the world can be achieved by the grace of Guru.

Significance of Guru Purnima Festival

The significance of Guru Purnima lies in the meaning of its words. The word Guru is made up of two words – ‘Gu’ meaning darkness and ‘Roo’ meaning dispel or eliminate. Together the word Guru means someone who eliminates the darkness of ignorance and enlightens us with knowledge.

The purpose of celebrating the festival of Guru Purnima is to follow the teachings of our Gurus and to pay tribute to them. In Indian culture, People choose to worship their teachers, gurus and mentors for guiding them since their childhood years and for leading them to the path of knowledge.

Poojas and Rituals performed on Guru Purnima

1. One should wake up early on this day and wear good clothes after taking bath.
2. People should first offer flowers and worship Vyasa Ji.
3. After that, they should pay a visit to their own Guru/ Teacher.
4. Make your Guru sit on a chair and offer them new clothes, fruits, flowers, and Dakshina as per your wish.
5. Then, disciples should take blessings of their Guru and pledge to abide by their teachings.
6. On this day, the elders of the family such as parents, brothers and sisters should also be considered equivalent to the Guru. Blessings can also be received from them on this day.
7. If one’s Guru is not alive, his picture or portrait can also be worshipped as per the rituals.
8. Recital of Mantras is also done for their Guru. People can recite the following Shloka while remembering their teachers:
   • Guru Brahma, Guru Vishnu, Guru Devo Maheshwara
   • Guru Saakshaat Parabrahma, Tasmai Shri Gurave Namah.

People should celebrate this festival with a pure heart and complete faith.

Lunar Eclipse on Guru Purnima 2020

The second lunar eclipse of this year will be on July 05 which is the day of Guru Purnima. This is the third consecutive year when the lunar eclipse is appearing on this day. Last year also, on July 16, lunar eclipse appeared on Guru Purnima. 

Time of Lunar Eclipse

The lunar eclipse will have a duration of approx 3 hours. In India, it will start at 1:30 AM midnight to 4:30 AM in the morning. The defilement period (sutak period) will start 9 hours before the lunar eclipse i.e. from 4:30 PM in the evening.

It is believed that one should not do any auspicious work during this period. Hence, it would be auspicious to recite prayers related to Guru Purnima prior to the beginning of sutak period.

Places where it can be seen

The Lunar eclipse will be seen clearly in India. Apart from this, it will appear in most part of Australia, Asia, Africa, Europe, North and South America.

Yoga Tradition

In the yogic tradition, the day is celebrated as the occasion when Shiva became the first Guru, the Adi Guru, as he began the transmission of yoga to the Saptarishis.

Guru Purnima is held sacred in the yogic tradition because the Adiyogi opened up the possibility for a human being to evolve consciously. The seven different aspects of yoga that were put in seven individuals called Saptarishis, became the foundation for the seven basic forms of yoga.

It is very popular to go for Yogic Sadhana and meditation on the day of Guru Purnima.

Guru Purnima and Indian Academics

In addition to having religious importance, this festival has great importance for Indian academics and scholars. Indian academics celebrate this day by thanking their teachers as well as remembering their past scholars. Many schools and colleges organise events and alumni visit their teachers.

Guru Purnima in Buddhism

Buddhists consider Guru Purnima as the beginning of the season of Varsha (or Vassa in Pali). After that Buddhist monks had to leave human habitations and seek refuge in distant caves and monasteries. During this time Buddhist monks remain in a single place. In some monasteries, monks dedicate the Vassa to intensive meditation.

It is believed that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon at Sarnath on the day of Guru Purnima. Guru Purnima is also marked as the beginning of 36-week ‘trimester courses’ under the guidance of Buddhist experts. 

Guru Purnima in Jainism

According to Jain traditions, Jains began their Chaturmaas or the four-month rainy season retreat, on the day of Guru Purnima.

Jains also believe that on the day of Guru Purnima, the 24th Tirthankara, Mahavira Swami made Gautama Swami of Gandhara as his first disciple. After this, he became Treenok Guha himself. Therefore, the day is observed as Treenok Guha Purnima in Jainism and is marked special reverence to one’s Treenok Guhas and teachers.

Guru Purnima in Nepal

Guru Purnima is a National Holiday in Nepal. Treenok Guha Purnima is a big day in schools of Nepal. This day is celebrated as Teachers Day by Nepalese. Students honour their teachers by offering sweets, garlands, and special hats made with indigenous fabric. Students also organize fanfares in schools to appreciate the hard work of teachers.

What is a Jyotirlinga?

Jyotirlinga is a holy shrine dedicated to worship Lord Shiva. These shrines worship Lord Shiva in the form of a Light or Jyotirlingam. ‘Jyoti’ meaning ‘radiance or light’ and ‘Lingam’ meaning ‘a sign or a symbol of Lord Shiva’, Jyotirlinga (ज्योतिर्लिंग) means ‘The Radiance of Lord Shiva’.  It is believed that these 12 jyotirlingas are ‘Swayambhu’ or self-manifested. Lord Shiva manifested himself in these places just for his devotees.

There are also 5 Jyotirlingas in Maharashtra which are included in the 12 Jyotirlingas.

Jyotirlinga is also called ‘Dwadash Jyotirlingas’. These Jyotirlingas are considered to be the purest and holiest shrines of Lord Shiva. It is said that if a person visits all the holy shrines, he attains moksha.

How many Jyotirlingas are there in India?

It is believed that there were originally 64 Jyotirlingas. Out of these 12 ज्योतिर्लिंग are considered to be very holy and auspicious. Each of these twelve Jyotirlingas are different manifestations of Lord Shiva. These Jyotirlingas take the name of the presiding deity.

12 Jyotirlinga List with Locations

No	Jyotirlinga	Location
1	Somnath Jyotirlinga	Saurashtra, Gujarat
2	Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga	Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
3	Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga	Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
4	Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga	Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
5	Vaijnath Jyotirlinga	Parli, Maharashtra
6	Kedarnath Jyotirlinga	Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
7	Nageshwar Jyotirlinga	Darukavanam, Gujarat
8	Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga	Nasik, Maharashtra
9	Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga	Pune, Maharashtra
10	Rameshwar Jyotirlinga	Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu
11	Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga	Aurangabad, Maharashtra
12	Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga	Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

12 Jyotirlinga Map

What are the 12 ज्योतिर्लिंग in India?

The 12 ज्योतिर्लिंग in India are:

1. Somnath Jyotirlinga – Saurashtra, Gujarat

Somnath Temple is considered to be the first Jyotirlinga. It is located on the western coast of Gujarat, in Prabhas Patan in Kathiawad District.  This shrine is one of the oldest and most visited pilgrimage sites in India. ‘Soma’ means ‘The Moon God’ and Somnath means ‘Lord of Soma’.

This temple is known to have ‘Eternal Shrine‘. It was destroyed for almost 16 times by invaders but was always rebuilt and never lost its beauty. The present temple has the Chalukya style architecture and the skills of Sompura Salats.

What are the Somnath Temple Timings?

The Somnath temple timings are:

TIMINGS	FROM	TO
Darshan	6 AM	10 PM
Morning aarti	7 AM	8 AM
Afternoon Aarti	12 PM	1 PM
Evening Aarti	7 PM	8 PM

What is the best time to visit the Somnath?

The best time for visiting the Somnath Jyotirlinga is:

Winter Season: The winters season in Gujarat covers the month of October to February.  The climate in this season stays cool and is mostly recommended for sight-seeing. The temperature remains between 10 to 32-degree centigrades. The climate remains pleasant and is never bitter.

How to reach Somnath?

• Road – Somnath connects well to major cities in Gujarat like Ahmedabad, Junagadh, Dwarka and Chorwad by state roadways.
• Train – The nearest railway station is Somnath (0.5 km). Regular train service is available from all major cities in Gujarat.
• Air – There are no direct air routes to Somnath. The nearest airport is Diu, which is 85 km away.

2. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga – Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

The Mahakaleshwar Temple is located on the banks of Kshipra River, beside Rudra Sagar Lake in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. This shrine is one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peetham.

A tale from the Shiv Puranas states that the King of Ujjain, Chandrasena was a devotee of Lord Shiva. Once a five-year-old boy Shrikar overheard him while he was praying to the Lord. When he wanted to pray along with the King, he was forced by the guards to go to the river Kshipra and pray. Shrikar learned that the rivals of Ujjain, King Ripudamana and King Shinghaditya decided to attack Ujjain. Shrikar immediately started praying. The news soon spread and was heard by a priest called Vridhi who then started to pray as well. The Kings with the help of a Demon called Dushan were successful in attacking Ujjain. Dushan was blessed by Lord Brahma to be invisible. Lord Shiva on hearing the pleads of his devotees appeared in his Mahakaal form and defeated all the enemies. On the request of Shrikhar and Vridhi, he decided to reside in Ujjain as a form of light to protect the city and its people.

The Mahakaleshwar Temple is also one of the ‘Mukti-Sthal’. It is believed that this place can liberate a human. One who worships the lingam is blessed by the Lord and is freed of diseases.

Mahakaleshwar Travel Guide

Mahakaleshwar Tour Package

What are the Mahakaleshwar Temple Timings?

The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga timings are:

TIMINGS	FROM	TO
Open	4 AM	11 PM
Bhasma Aarti	4 AM	5 AM
Morning Pooja	7:00 AM	7:30 AM
Evening Pooja	5:00 PM	5:30 PM
Shree Mahakaal Aarti	7:00 PM	7:30 PM

What is the best season to visit the Mahakaleshwar?

The best season to visit the Mahakaleshwar is:

Winter Season: The months of October to March cover this season. The temperature stays at 20 degrees. The weather remains pleasant and is good for the pilgrims. It is recommended to avoid summers as the temperature can rise up to 45 degrees centigrade.

How to reach Mahakaleshwar?

• Air – There are no direct air routes. The nearest airport is Indore, 53 km away from Ujjain.
• Train – Direct trains are available to Ujjain from major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Benaras, Kochi as well as Jaipur.
• Road – Bus services are available from cities like Indore, Surat, Mumbai, Pune, Udaipur, Nasik and Mathura.

3. Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga – Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh

Omkareshwar means ‘Lord of the sound Om’ or ‘Lord of Omkara’. The Omkareshwar Temple is situated in the Khandwa District of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated on an island called Shivpuri on the Narmada River. There are various legends related to this place. One of the stories from the Hindu Puranas states that once there happened a great war between the Gods and the Demons. The Devas or Goda started praying to Lord Shiva when they started to lose against the Demons. Pleased with the prayers, Lord Shiva emerged in the form of Omkareshwar and defeated the Demons. Another legend states that Vindya, who controlled the Vindhyachal Mountain range was once worshipping the Lord. He created a sacred diagram and Lingam of sand and clay. Pleased, Lord Shiva appeared in two forms, Omkareshwar and Amaleshwar.

Amareshar means ‘Immortal Lord’ or ‘Lord of the devas or Immortals’. Amareshwar Temple is situated on the south bank of the River Narmada.

Omkareshwar Travel Guide

Omkareshwar Tour Package

What are the Omkareshwar Temple timings?

The timings of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga are:

Timings	From	To
Morning Darshan	5 AM	3:50 PM
Evening Darshan	4:15 PM	9:30 PM
Mangal Aarti	5 AM	5:30 AM
Jalabhishek	5:30 AM	12:25 PM
Evening Aarti	8:20 PM	9:05 PM

What is the best season to visit the Omkareshwar?

The best time to visit the Omkareshwar is:

Winter Season: The months of October to March covers this season. The climate remains pleasant that helps tourists to see the sights with ease. The temperature keeps between 15 to 30-degree centigrade. It is recommended to avoid summers as it gets really hot and uncomfortable.

How to reach Omkareshwar?

• Air: The nearest airport is at Indore and Ujjain. You can drive from there to Omkareshwar.
• Road: There are well-connected roads to Omkareshwar from all major cities.
• Rail: Omkareshwar has its own railway station called Omkareshwar Railway Station which is connected to all major cities.

4. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga – Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh

Mallikarjuna Temple is popularly called ‘The Kailash of the South’. This temple is located at Srisailam on the banks of Krishna River in Andhra Pradesh. The name Mallikarjauna comes from ‘Mallika’ meaning ‘Goddess Parvati’ and ‘Arjuna’ meaning ‘Lord Shiva’. A tale from the Shiv Puranas says that when Kartikeya returned to Kailash, after taking around of the earth, Narada Muni informed him about Ganesha’s marriage before him. A furious Kartikeya went away to the Kraunch Mountain. All the Gods, including Shiv Parvati, tried consoling him but he turned them all. Witnessing their son in a state like this, Shiv and Parvati assumed the form of a Jyotirlinga and resided on the mountain.

This temple is also amongst the 275 Paadal Petra Shiva Sthangal. This temple is also one of the 18 Shakti Peethas of Goddess Parvati. It is the only temple in India which is both a Shakti Peetha and a Jyotirlinga. It is believed that the person who visits this temple attains moksha and all their desires are fulfilled.

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What are the Mallikarjuna Temple timings?

The Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga timings are:

TIMINGS	FROM	TO
Open	4:30 AM	10 PM
Morning darshan	6:00 AM	3:30 PM
Evening Darshan	6:00 PM	10:00 PM
Suprabhatha Darshanam	5:00 AM	6:00 AM
Mahamangala Aarathi (Morning)	5:30 AM	6:30 AM
Mahamangala Aarathi (Evening)	5:00 PM	6:00 PM

What is the best time to visit the Mallikarjuna?

The best time to visit the Malikarjuna is:

Winter Season: The weather in this season stays pleasant. The month of October to February covers the winter season. The temperature remains between 15-20 degree centigrade. The climate remains pleasant which helps the pilgrims to have a nice visit.

How to reach Mallikarjuna?

• Air – There are no direct air routes to Srisailam. The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International airport at Hyderabad. It is 202 km away from Srisailam.
• Road – The Srisailam Temple is present just 1 km away from the Srisailam Bus Stand.
• Train – There are no direct rail routes to Srisailam. The nearest Railway Station is Markapur which is 80 km away followed by Nandyal and Kurnool.

5. Vaijnath Jyotirlinga – Parli, Maharashtra

Vaijnath also known as Vaijnath/Baijnath is located at Parli in Beed District of Maharashtra. Some also refer to it as ‘Baba Dham’. It is believed that the person who visits this shrine attain moksha and gets rid of all miseries.

According to a legend, Ravana, the demon king wanted Lord Shiva to come with him to Srilanka. Shiva permitted him to carry his Atmalinga but on one condition. Ravan was asked not to take a break in his journey and transfer his Lingam to anyone else. If he does so, his lingam would be rooted at that place forever. The Gods knew that if Ravan carried Shiva’s Lingam with him, he would become invincible and destroy the world. They came up with a plan to outwit Ravan. They asked Varuna to enter the belly of Ravan following which he had an urgent urge to release water.  Meanwhile, Lord Vishnu appeared in the form of a Brahmin in front of Ravan. Ravan handed over the Lingam to the Brahmin, unaware of the mystery. Following this, the Lingam got rooted there forever.

Another legend goes that once there was a war between the Gods and the Demons. Both were churning the ocean in order to find Amrit that was hidden there that would make them immortal. During this process, 14 gems emerged from the process that included Amrit and Dhanavantari. Just when the Demons were about to take them, Lord Vishnu hid both of them inside a Shiva Linga. When the d/emons tried to break the Linga, a bright light emerged from it which scared the Demons. Since the Gods received the Amrit, this place came to be known as Vaijanthi and the temple, Vaijnath.   

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What are the Parli Vaijnath Temple Timings?

The timings of Vaijnath are:

TIMINGS	FROM	TO
Open	5:00 a.m.
Puja rituals (Shodashopachar)	4:00 a.m.	3:30 p.m.
Reopening	6:00 p.m.
Shringar puja	6 pm onwards
Close	9:00 p.m.

What is the best season to visit Parli Vaijnath?

Winter Season: The months of October to February covers winters in Maharashtra. The weather during this time remains pleasant. He temperature remain around 25 degrees centigrade. The tourist can visit the temple and the other sights in ease.

How to reach Vaijnath?

• Road: There are direct road routes that connects the temple to the major cities. Several buses connect from Aurangabad, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur and other nearby cities.
• Train: The nearest train station is Parli. It is 2 km from the Parli Vaijnath Temple. Here are direct trains that operate from Secunderabad, Kakinada, Manmad, Vishakapatnam and Bangalore.
• Air: There are no direct air routes to Parli Vaijnath. The nearest airport is in Nanded, 105 km from the Parli Vaijnath temple. You can also take a flight to Chikkalthana Airport which is 174kms away.

6. Kedarnath Jyotirlinga – Kedarnath, Uttarakhand

Kedarnath is situated at the Rudra Himalayan Range on a mountain named Kedar, at a height of 12,000 feet. It is one of the 4 Dhams along with Yamunotri, Gangotri, and Badrinath. According to the legends, Lord Shiva dwelled here on Nara and Narayana’s request. Due to weather conditions and snowfalls, the shrine remains open to the pilgrims only for a period of 6 months.

One believes that by visiting the shrine and bathing the Jyotirlinga, it can free them of all unhappiness, misfortunes and fulfill their desires.

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What are the Kedarnath Temple timings?

The timings of Kedarnath are:

Timings	From	To
Morning Darshan	4 AM	3 PM
Evening Darshan	5 PM	9 PM

What is the best season to visit Kedarnath?

The best season to visit Kedarnath is:

The Kedarnath is open to the pilgrims for only a period of 6months. This is due to the harsh weather conditions that the place withstands. The best time to visit the Kedarnath is during Summer Season. The months of May and June covers this season. The temperature remains around 5-degree to 18-degree centigrade. One can also visit the Kedarnath Jyotirlinga in the months of September and October. During these time, the weather remains comparatively pleasant.

How to visit the Kedarnath?

• Air –There are no direct flight routes to Kedarnath. There is no airport at Kedarnath. The nearest airport is the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. It is 238 km away from the Temple town.
• Train – There are no direct rail routes to Kedarnath. The nearest railway station is Rishikesh, situated at a distance of 216 km from Kedarnath.
• Road – One can board buses from Dehradun, Rishikesh, Haridwar, Pauri, Tehri, Srinagar and Chamoli.

7. Nageshwar Jyotirlinga – Darukavanam, Gujarat

Nageshwar temple is also known as Nagnath Temple. It is located in Saurashtra, Gujarat, between Gomti Dwarka and Bait Dwarka Island. According to a legend in the Shiv Puranas, there was once a Demon called Daaruka who imprisoned Supriya, a Lord Shiva devotee. Daaruka took Supriya along with many other to his city called Darukavana. It was a city under the sea which had many demons and sea snakes. Supriya along with others started praying to Lord Shiva who appeared before them and vanquished the Demon. Since then, he resided there in the form of a Jyotirlinga.

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What are the Nageshwar Temple timings?

The temple timings of Nageshwar are:

TIMINGS	FROM	TO
Darshan	6 AM	9 PM
Shringar Darshan	4 PM
Shayan Aarti	7 PM
Close	9 PM

What is the best season to visit Nageshwar Temple?

The best season to visit Nageshwar is:

Winter Season: The months of October to February faces winters in Gujarat. The weather is pleasant with cool breezes blowing. The temperature remains between 12-degree to 25-degree centigrade.

How to reach Nageshwar Temple?

• Air- There are no direct air routes to Nageshwar. The nearest airport is that of Jamnagar which is 137 km.
• Rail- There are trains which even connect the way down to south through Vadodara, Surat, Mumbai, Goa, Karnataka, and Kerala.
• Road- There are direct buses available from Jamnagar and Ahmedabad.

8. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga – Nasik, Maharashtra

Trimbakeshwar Temple is located near Nasik, in the town of Trimbak near Brahmagiri Mountain. The sacred river, Godavari originates near Trimbak. The unique feature about the temple is that the Jyotirlinga in this temple has three faces. These faces represent the three supreme Gods, Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwar.

A legend from the Shiv Puranas narrates that Gautam Rishi received a boon from Varuna where he got a free supply of grain. He thus used to call many sages to eat at his house. However, one day he killed a cow for grazing his field.  In order to wash away his sin, he started praying to Lord Shiva, who asked River Ganga to flow from here washing away all his sin.

On the earnest request of Gautam Rishi, River Godavari, and the other Gods, Shiva resided here in the name of Trimbakeshwar.

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What are the Trimbakeshwar Temple timings?

The temple timings of Trimbakeshwar are:

Darshan	5:30 AM	9 PM
Special Poojas	7 AM	9 AM
Madhyana Pooja	1 PM	1:30 PM
Golden Crown of Shiva	4:30 PM	5:00 PM

What is the best season to visit the Trimbakeshwar Temple?

The best season to visit the Trimbakeshwar Temple is:

Winter Season:  The months of October to March covers the winters in Trimbakeshwar. It is recommended to visit during these months as the weather remain comparatively pleasant. However, Trimbakeshwar faces extremity in all climatic seasons. The temperature remains between 7-degrees to 34-degrees centigrade.

How to reach Trimbakeshwar Temple?

• Air: There is no direct flight route to Trimbakeshwar. The nearest flight route is at Mumbai, which is 200kms away from Trimbakeshwar.
• Rail: There is no direct rail route to Trimbakeshwar. The nearest rail station is at Nasik. It is also well connected with the Mumbai train station.
• Road: Trimbakeshwar is well-connected with the major cities via road route.

9. Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga – Pune, Maharashtra

The Bhimashankar Temple is located in the Ghat Region of the Sahyadri Hills in Pune, Maharashtra. It is also the source of the Bhima River. According to the Legends, Bhima, the son of Karkati and Kumbhkaran lived in the dense forest with his mother. When he learned how his father was killed in the great war between Rama and Ravana he became furious. He started praying to Lord Bramha who blessed him with immense powers. With his powers, he started destroying everything and defeated almost every God. Witnessing this all the Gods along with Lord Bramha started praying to Lord Shiva.

Lord Shiva came to the rescue and defeated the demon. Since then, on everyone’s request, he manifested himself in the form of Bhimashankar.

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What are the Bhimashankar Temple Timings?

TIMINGS	FROM	TO
Morning Darshan	4:30 AM	3:15 PM
Evening Darshan	4 PM	9:30 PM
Morning Aarti (Kakad Aarti)	4:30 AM
Nijarup Darshan	5 AM	5:30 AM
Abhishekam	5:15 AM	11:50 PM
Shringar Darshan	4 PM
Evening Aarti	7:30 PM

What is the best season to visit the Bhimashankar Temple?

The best season to visit the Bhimashankar is:

Winter Season: Although the temple could be visited at any time, it is the best to pay a visit to the temple during winters. The month of October to February covers the winter season. The temperature stays between 13-degrees to 30-degree centigrade. Trekkers would find it very attractive to trek during the winters here.

How to reach Bhimashankar Temple?

• Air– There are no direct air routes to Bhimashankar Temple. The nearest airport is Pune Airport.
• Train – There are no direct rail routes to Bhimashankar Temple. The nearest railway station is Pune, 120 km away from the Temple.
• Road – Regular buses are available from Pune from 5:30 AM to 4 PM. A bus also from Kalyan starts at 9 AM and one from Ghatkopar or Kurla at 11 AM.

10. Rameshwar Jyotirlinga – Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu

Rameshwaram Temple is located in Rameshwaram island on Tamil Nadu. This is the southernmost Jyotirlinga. A legend in Ramayana narrates that, Rama committed a sin of killing a Brahmin during his war against the Demon King Ravana. He prayed to Lord Shiva to absolve him of his sin. He asked Hanuman to bring a lingam from the Himalayas. Sita made a small lingam out of the sand and started praying when Hanumana was late. This is believed to be the lingam in the sanctum.

This Jyotirlinga is popularly called ‘Varanasi of the South’. Beside the temple is the Dhanushkodi beach. It is here that Rama built the Ram Setu to save his wife, Sita from the Demon, Ravana. This shrine is also amongst the holy Char Dhams.

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What are the Rameshwaram Temple timings?

TIMINGS	FROM	TO
Morning Darshan	6:00 AM	1:00 PM
Evening Darshan	3:30 PM	8:30 PM

What is the best season to visit the Rameshwar Temple?

The best season to visit the Rameshwaram is:

Winter Season: The month of October to March faces the winters. The temperature stays around 20-degrees to 30-degrees centigrade. It is the peak tourist season. It is best for exploring the various places.

How to reach Rameshwaram Temple?

• Air: The nearest airport is in Madurai, which is 174 km from Rameshwaram.
• Road: This major pilgrim site is connected to all cities and towns in Tamil Nadu. Several state-run and private buses are available.
• Train: Rameshwaram Railway station is the nearest railhead, 1 km away from the temple.

11. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga – Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Grishneshwar means ‘Lord of Compassion’. This temple is located in Verul, which is less than a kilometer from Ellora. This temple is also called Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga and Dhushmeshwar Jyotirlinga.

According to a legend in the Shiv Puranas, there lived a childless couple in the called Sudeha and Sudharm in Devagiri Mountain. Sudeha got his husband married to her sister, Ghushma. Soon, Ghushma and Sudharm were blessed with a boy. This left Sudeha jealous. She threw the boy in a lake where Ghushma used to discharge 101Lingams. On repeated prayers by Ghushma, Lord Shiva returned her son back to her. On the request of Sudharm, Lord Shiva manifested himself here in the name of Grishneshwar.

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What are the Grishneshwar Temple timings?

TIMINGS	FROM	TO
Darshan	5:30 AM	9:30 PM
Darshan (In Shravan)	3:00 PM	11:00 PM

What the best season to visit the Grishneshwar Temple?

The best season to visit the Grishneshwar is:

Winter Season: The months of October to March cover the winters here. This temperature is recommended as the weather stays pleasant. Tourist can freely visit the sights. The temperature remains between 12-degree centigrade to 30-degree centigrade.

How to reach the Grishneshwar Temple?

• Road: Grishneshwar Temple is well-connected with all major cities via road. From Pune: 256 km/4.5 hours. From Nasik: 187 km/3 hours. From Shirdi: 122 km/2.5 hours
• Train: There are no rail stations at Grisheshwar Temple. Aurangabad is the nearest railway station. Manmad is also closer and better connected.
• Flight: The nearest airport is in Aurangabad, and there are regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Udaipur.

12. Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Kashi Viswanath Temple stands on the western bank of River Ganga, in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The name ‘Kashi’ comes from the other name of Varanasi, Kashi. ‘Viswanath’ or ‘Vishveshwar’ means the ‘Ruler of the Universe’. The main deity here is called Vishwanath or Vishveshwar. This temple is popularly referred to as ‘The Golden Temple of Varanasi’. It is believed that a dip in the holy Ganges followed by a visit to the Temple help one attain Moksha. It is also believed that a true devotee of Shiva achieves freedom from death. They are taken directly to Mout Kailash by messengers of Lord Shiva and not Yama after their death. It is also believed that Shiva himself says the mantra of salvation in the ears of the people who die naturally here.

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What are the Kashi Vishwanath Temple timings?

• The Kashi Vishwanath Temple opens daily at 2:30 AM and closes at 11 PM.
• The Mangala Aarti is performed between 3 AM to 4 AM.
• The mid-day Bhog Aarti is performed between 11:30 AM to 12 PM.
• The Sapta Rishi Aarti is performed between 7 PM to 8:30 PM.
• The Shringar Bhog and Aarti are performed at 9 PM.
• The Shayan Aarti starts at 10:30 PM.
• The general darshan timings are 4 AM to 11 AM, 12 PM to 7 PM, and from 8:30 PM to 9 PM.
• After 9 PM, pilgrims are allowed to view the Lord from outside the sanctum.

What the best season to visit the Kashi Vishwanath Temple?

The best season to visit the Kashi Vishwanath is:

Winter Season: The months of November to February covers the winters in Varanasi.  The temperature stays between 5-degrees to 15-degrees centigrade. The weather stays pleasant during this time which makes it comfortable for the visitors.

How to reach the Kashi Vishwanath Temple?

• Air – The nearest airport to the city is Babatpur which is 22 km from Varanasi. Direct flights are operated by Air India as well as other private airlines from cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Agra, Bhubaneswar and Lucknow.
• Train – The nearest Railway Station is Varanasi Junction or the Mughal Sarai Junction. Several trains connect the city to almost all major parts of the country like Delhi, Chennai, Howrah, Jammu, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Guwahati.
• Road – The city is located on NH2 highway linking Kolkata to New Delhi. Several buses are available from places like Delhi, Agra, Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Patna, Nagpur, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, and Gaya.

12 Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva with Name

1. Somnath Shiva Temple – Saurashtra, Gujarat
2. Mahakaleshwar – Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
3. Omkareshwar – Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh
4. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga – Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh
5. Vaijnath Temple – Parli, Maharashtra
6. Kedarnath – Kedarnath, Uttarakhand
7. Nageshwar Shiva Temple – Darukavanam, Gujarat
8. Trimbakeshwar – Nasik, Maharashtra
9. Bhimashankar – Pune, Maharashtra
10. Rameshwar – Rameshwaram, Tamil Nadu
11. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga – Aurangabad, Maharashtra
12. Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

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It is not possible to cover all 12 Jyotirlinga in a single trip because of time constraints and long diatances. It is advisable to cover state by state. For instance you can cover all 5 jyotrilingas in maharashtra and then move on to cover two jyotirlingas in MP and then 2 jyotirlingas in Gujarat and so on.

How many Jyotirling in Maharashtra?

There are five Jyotirlinga present in Maharashtra. These are Bhimshankar, Grishneshwar, and Trimbakeshwar. The other Jyotirlingas are Aundha Nagnath and Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga.

How many Jyotirling in Gujarat?

There are two Jyotirlinga present in Gujarat. These are Somnath and Nageshwar Jyotirlinga. Somnath Jyotirlinga is located in Somnath. Nageshwar is located in Daarukavanam.

How many Jyotirling in MP?

There are two Jyotirlinga present in Madhya Pradesh. These are Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and Omkareshwar. Mahakaleshwar is situated in Ujjain. Omkareshwar is in Khandwa.

Horanadu Temple Timings goes on from 6:30 am in the morning to 9:30 pm in the evening with breaks in between. Find out exact timings now.

Here are the Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple timings:

Rituals	Timings
Morning Darshan	6:30 am to 9:00 am
Afternoon Darshan	11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Evening Darshan	7:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Annadanam	12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Maha Mangalarti	9:00 am to 9:30 am

• The dress code is that male devotees have to remove their shirts and vests before entering the Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple complex. Prefer to wear a towel or shawl that covers their shoulders. There is no particular dress code for women but we recommend everyone to wear decent apparel.
• The Horanadu Annapoorneshwari Temple provides Annadanam to the pilgrims every day in the afternoon and the evening where devotees can eat. The meal is vegetarian with a desert too. Besides this, a few small hotels are present  outside the Temple Complex that one can visit for more food options.
• If one wishes to explore Horanadu along with visiting the temple, the best time to visit is during winters. This is because the cool atmosphere allows one to visit more places without the scorching heat of the summers.

Here are the Gokuldham Temple Darshan Timings

6 AM to 12 PM, 4 PM to 8 PM. Open on all days of the week. The temple is located in Mumbai at Goregaon East.

Here are the Kudroli Temple Darshan Timings

6 AM to 9 PM. Open on all days of the week. It usually takes 30 minutes for darshan. The temple is located in Mangalore.