How Jyotirlinga Created and what are main Jyotirlinga

A Jyotirlinga, sometimes called a Jyotirlingam, is a shrine that honors the Hindu deity Shiva. The word is a combination of jyotis and linga in Sanskrit. India has sixty-four original Jyotirlinga shrines, according to the Śiva Mahāpurāṇam.

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How Jyotirlinga Created

According to the Shiva Purana, there was an argument between Brahma the creator and Vishnu the sustainer over the issue of ‘who is greater’. To test him, Shiva turned three people into a pillar of light which was called Jyotirlinga. Both Brahma and Vishnu began to measure the pillar of light separately. Brahma went up and saw the last part of him and said that he believed it to be a lie. Vishnu went down and spoke the truth without seeing the end. After this, Shiva was created as a second shining creature and cursed Brahma that he would not be worthy of any worship. Jyotirlinga is the supreme invisible reality in which Shiva is created. Jyotirlinga reminds us of the appearance of Shiva.

What are the 64 Jyotirlingas and Main 12 Jyotirlingas

It is believed that there were 64 Jyotirlingas from the first. 12 of these are considered to be particularly sacred places. The twelve places are named after different names of Shiva.The main thakura in the place is the linga which represents the infinite pillar.The places where the twelve Jytirlingas are located are respectively: