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Ghushmeshvara

घुश्मेश्वर
Also known as: Ghuśmeśvara, Grishneshwar, Verul, Ellora

About

Twelfth Jyotirlinga. Located near Ellora Caves, Maharashtra. Associated with the devotee Ghushma who worshipped a linga with 100 bel leaves daily. The Ellora caves, including the Kailasa temple, are nearby.

Attributes

JyotirlingaElloraDevotee's faithKailasa temple

Symbols

LingaBel leaves
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Ghuśmeśvarāya namaḥ
Jyotirlinga Stotram

Festivals

Maha Shivaratri

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

MaharashtraPan-India

Iconography

Linga form. Located near the UNESCO World Heritage Ellora Caves. The temple is known for its intricate architecture.