Ghruneshwar
घृष्णेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग मंदिर
Lord Shiva (Grishneshwar) · Verul, Maharashtra
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About the temple
The 12th and final Jyotirlinga of the Shiva cycle Spiritual enlightenment, family prosperity, peace
Temple information
- Darshan timings
- 05:30 – 21:30
- Established
- 18
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or late evening
- Entry fee
- Free
Deity
Lord Shiva (Grishneshwar) · भगवान घृष्णेश्वर
- Deity form
- Purvabhimukha (East-facing) Jyotirlinga
- Religious tradition
- Vedic Hindu
- Sanskrit name
- घृष्णेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिङ्ग
- Also known as
- Ghruneshwar, Kusumeswarar
Darshan hours
- Daily
- 05:30 AM - 09:30 PM
- Special days
- Extended during Shravan and Mahashivratri
- Festival timings
- 24-hour Darshan on Mahashivratri
Aarti & rituals
- Morning aarti
- 04:00
- Midday aarti
- 12:00
- Evening aarti
- 19:30
- Night aarti
- 21:15
- Special aarti days
- Mahashivratri
- Ritual schedule
- Daily Abhishek and Rudrabhishek
- Pooja timings
- 06:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- Abhishek timings
- 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM
- Special poojas
- Rudrabhishek
- Online pooja booking
- No
History & heritage
- Historical period
- Ancient
- Built by
- Maratha (Malhar Rao Holkar / Ahilyabai Holkar)
- Architect / builder
- Ahilyabai Holkar
- Construction materials
- Red Rocks / Basalt
- Historical events
- Reconstructed after destruction during the Mughal period
- Renovations
- Restored by Maloji Bhonsle and later Ahilyabai Holkar
- Archaeological importance
- Significant historical structure near UNESCO site
- Legends
- Legend of Kusuma and the miracle of the pond
- Government recognition
- State Endowment
Architecture
- Architectural style
- Dravidian
- Architectural period
- Late 18th Century
- Structure
- Single Shrine with Shikhara
- Floors
- 15
- Gopuram
- Five-tier shikhara with intricate carvings
- Mandapa
- Square hall with massive stone pillars
- Sculptural features
- Detailed carvings of Dashavatara and other deities
- Artistic elements
- Red volcanic rock giving a distinct hue
- Construction technique
- Dry stone masonry
- Unique features
- Smallest of the 12 Jyotirlingas in terms of area; Red stone construction
Festivals & events
Mahashivratri
- Festival calendar
- Hindu Lunar Calendar
- Special celebration days
- Shravan Maas
- Cultural events
- Bhajan/Kirtan during Shravan
- Annual events
- Mahashivratri Palki
- Peak crowd season
- Winter (Nov-Feb)
Visitor information
- ✓ Parking
- ✓ Wheelchair accessible
- ✓ Restrooms
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Shoe keeping
- ✓ Prasadam counter
- Entry fee
- Free
- Dress code
- Traditional
- Best time to visit
- Early morning or late evening
- Parking capacity
- 150+ vehicles
- Parking fees
- Minimal
- Donation counters
- Yes
- Donation methods
- Cash/UPI/Card
- Prasadam
- Ladoo, Sugar drops
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