Grishneshwar Temple :
Grishneshwar Temple, also known as the Ghrneshwar or Ghushmeshwar Temple, is one of the Lord Shiva shrines mentioned in the Shiva Purana. Ghrneshwara means “lord of compassion.” The Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga temple is an important pilgrimage site in Hinduism’s Shaiva tradition, which regards it as the final or twelfth Jyotirlinga (linga of light).This pilgrimage site is less than a kilometer from Ellora Caves in Ellora (also known as Verul). It is approximately 30 kilometers north-west of Aurangabad and approximately 300 kilometers east-northeast of Mumbai.
Grishneshwar Temple History :
The Grishneswar temple is a prime example of Maratha temple architecture and structure. The grishneshwar jyotirlinga temple is made of red rocks and consists of a five-tiered shikara. The temple was rebuilt in the 16th century by Maloji Bhosale of Verul (Shivaji’s grandfather) and later in the 18th century by queen Ahilyabai Holkar. She is credited with the reconstruction of several major Hindu temples, including the Kashi Vishvanath temple in Varanasi, a Vishnu temple in Gaya, and a much larger Shiva Jyotirlinga temple in Somnath Temple.
This 240 ft x 185 ft temple is India’s smallest Jyotirlinga temple. Dashavataras of Vishnu are carved in red stone halfway up the temple. A court hall is supported by 24 pillars. There are carvings on these pillars that summarize various Shiva legends and mythologies. The Garbhagriha is 17 ft x 17 ft in size. The Lingamurty is oriented eastward. In the courtroom, there is a Nandi bull. Ghrishneshwar Temple is a revered temple in the Maharashtra state. Many Hindu gods and goddesses are depicted in the temple’s carvings and sculptures.
Grishneshwar Temple Timings : 5:30 AM to 9:00 PM
aurangabad to grishneshwar temple distance : 44 min (31.1 km) via NH52 and MH SH 22
Festivals at Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple :
- Mahashivratri
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Navaratri
- Diwali
Grishneshwar Temple Address : Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, NH 211, Verul, Aurangabad District, Maharashtra 431102
Grishneshwar Temple Contact Number : 02437244585
Grishneshwar Temple Dress Code : Men are not permitted to enter the temple wearing a shirt or a vest, and are only permitted to wear a dhoti of the color saffron.
Women should dress in sarees and churidars.
Nearby Temples to Grishneshwar Temple :
- Ellora Caves
- Bhadra Maruti Temple, Khuldabad
- Aundha Nagnath Jyotirlinga Temple
- Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple
- Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga Temple
- Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
How to reach Grishneshwar Temple :
Via Air : The nearest airport is Chikkalthana Airport in Aurangabad, which is only 36.4 kilometers away from the Temple.
Via Rail : The nearest railway station is Aurangabad Railway Station, which is 28.9 kilometers away from the temple.
Via Road : Pune is 257 kilometers away. Grishneshwar is a Hindu god.
Nasik is 175 kilometers from Grishneshwar.
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Images :
