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Famous Shiva Temples in India

28 August 2024

1. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Ujjain

The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Ujjain is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Records state that it was built in the 6th century by Kumarasena, Ujjain’s ruler.

2. Somnath Temple, Veraval

The Somnath Temple, Veraval's current iteration built by Prabhashankarbhai Oghadbhai Sompura in 1951. The Somnath Temple features the Chalukya style of Hindu temple architecture.

3. Kashi Vishwanath, Varanasi

The Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi, established in 1780 by Maharani Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Kashi Vishwanath features a grand golden spire and an ornate gateway.

4. Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram

Constructed in the 12th century by the Pandya dynasty, the Sri Arulmigu Ramanathaswamy Temple or simply Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram was founded by King Raja Rama Chola.

5. Lingaraj Temple, Bhubaneswar

The Lingaraj Temple in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, was constructed in the 11th century by King Jajati Keshari of the Somavamsi dynasty. The temple is an example of Kalinga architecture.

6. Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Khandwa

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is located within the Omkareshwar Mahadev Temple, Shivpuri Hills, Khandwa Madhya Pradesh and was built per the Peshwa architectural style.

7. Ekambaranathar Temple, Kanchipuram

The Ekambaranathar Temple in Kanchipuram was constructed by the Chola dynasty in the 9th century. It is made of granite & stone and houses a 3,500-year-old mango tree.

8. Amarnath Temple, Srinagar

The Amarnath Temple, Srinagar located in the Himalayas, is famous for its natural ice ‘Shiva Lingam,’ formed by the seasonal melting of ice. It is situated in a cave, believed to be 5,000 years old.

9. Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple, Thrissur

Constructed in the 9-10 century the Sree Vadakkumnathan Temple in Thrissur is renowned for its traditional Kerala-style architecture.

10. Kailasanathar Temple, Kanchipuram

The Kailasanathar Temple in Kanchipuram, built-in 700 CE by the Pallava dynasty under King Narasimhavarman II, is an early example of Dravidian architecture.