ದ್ವಾದಶ ಜ್ಯೋತಿರ್ಲಿಂಗ
Shiva temple · Karnataka, India
Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Temple is a Shaivite shrine dedicated to the twelve cosmic manifestations of Shiva, located in Banashankari 6th Stage, a suburb of Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Faith & Tradition
Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Temple stands in Banashankari 6th Stage, a residential locality on the outskirts of Bengaluru, Karnataka. As a Shaivite place of worship, the temple honours the Dwadasha Jyotirlingas—the twelve sacred forms of Shiva that anchor Hindu cosmology and represent his omnipresent divine consciousness across the universe. These twelve manifestations are revered across India, and this temple brings their collective sanctity to the local community.
The shrine serves as a spiritual anchor for residents of this developing suburban area, offering a space for daily worship and observance. By enshrining all twelve Jyotirlingas within a single sanctum, the temple makes accessible the significance of these widely scattered pilgrimage sites, allowing devotees to honour Shiva's multifaceted divinity without extensive travel. The temple reflects the devotional traditions central to Shaivism, emphasizing both personal meditation and community spiritual practice.
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Location
Location: Karnataka, India
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