Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga (Ellora)

తెలుగు: ఘృష్ణేశ్వర్ జ్యోతిర్లింగం (ఎల్లోరా) हिन्दी: घृष्णेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग एलोरा

🕉 Presiding Deity: Shiva 📜 Tradition: Shaiva

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About The Temple

Introduction & Sanctity

The 12th and concluding Jyotirlinga located just 1 km from the UNESCO World Heritage Ellora Caves, constructed using red volcanic basalt rock.

Temple Story

📜 Sthala Purana & Sacred Lore

Devout woman Ghushma made 101 Shiva lingams daily; when her co-wife murdered her son, Shiva restored him to life and stayed as Ghushmeshwar.

Historical Significance

🏛️ History & Heritage

Restored by Maloji Bhosale (grandfather of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj) in 16th century and rebuilt in its present grandeur by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar.

Transit & Connectivity

🚗 How to Reach the Kshetra

🚆 Nearest Railway Station

Aurangabad Railway Station (30 km)

✈️ Nearest Airport

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar Airport (37 km)

🚌 Nearest Bus Stand

Verul Bus Stand (500 m)

🛣️ Major Highway Route

NH-52 Aurangabad-Dhule Highway

🏛️ Devasthanam Administration

Shri Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple Trust

📞 Contact: +91 2437 244585

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Verification Status: ✓ Verified Official Record · Last Updated: 2026-10-01 · Official Source: Maharashtra Tourism & Temple Sansthan

Darshan timings and ritual schedules are subject to change during special festival days. Devotees are advised to confirm with temple authorities before planning visits.

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