Description :
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, sometimes referred to as the Ghrneshwar or Ghushmeshwar Temple, is one of the shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva that is referenced in the Shiva Purana.The word Ghrneshwara means “lord of compassion”. The temple is an important pilgrimage site in the Shaiva tradition of Hinduism, which considers it as the last or twelfth Jyotirlinga (linga of light).This pilgrimage site is located in Ellora (also called Verul), less than a kilometer from Ellora Caves – a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is about 30 kilometres (19 miles) north-west of the city of Aurangabad, and about 300 kilometres (190 miles) east-northeast from Mumbai, Maharashtra, India .
About the Temple:
Location: Shri Ghrushneshwar, Ellora, Maharashtra 431102
Country: India
Nearest Airport: Aurangabad Airport(IXU)
Built-In:18th century
Built-By: Ahilyabai Holkar
Deity: Shri Grishneshwar (Shiva)
Architectural Styles: Maratha
Temple Timings: 5:30 am–09:30 pm
Festivals: Maha Shivaratri
Best Time To Visit: February to March