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Grishneshwar

घृष्णेश्वर
Also known as: Ghr̥ṣṇeśvara, Grishneshwar, Ellora, Verul

About

The presiding deity of the Grishneshwar Temple near Ellora Caves, Maharashtra. The 12th Jyotirlinga. Associated with the devotee Ghushma who worshipped a linga with 100 bel leaves daily. The Ellora Kailasa temple is nearby. Represents the power of devotion.

Attributes

JyotirlingaElloraDevotee's faithKailasa temple

Symbols

LingaBel leavesEllora caves
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Ghr̥ṣṇeśvarāya Namaḥ
Jyotirlinga Stotram

Festivals

Maha Shivaratri

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

GrishneshwarMaharashtraPan-India

Iconography

Linga form. Located near the UNESCO World Heritage Ellora Caves.