Parli Vaidyanath- The fifth in the series of 12 jyotirlingas

On our way to the Parli tehsil of Aurangabad District of the Marathwada region, we felt that the prince of the sky has hit the streets donning a tie of yellow-white flowers and a suit of sunlight.In the seventh phase of our spiritual journey, Sri Parli Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga Shiv Dham was our next destination, the fifth in the series of 12 sacred jyotirlingas. On the 212 km long journey from Aurangabad to Parli, on the Parli-Beed NH-82 highway, we were gazing the earth blossoming with the advent of spring, seasonal cotton, saplings of Jwaar-Baajra and lush sugarcane fields. As we …

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The Pristine Jyotirlinga of Nageshwar

As the day broke, the jasmine flowers falling with the dawn and the droplets of dew on the grass, hued with grey and blue, seemed to offer themselves while welcoming the slowly incarnating chariot ridden Sun, opening the gates of the eastern horizon. In Aurangabad, the adventing lord Sun seemed captivating while taking a stroll in the garden of hotel Rama International, affiliated to the Welcome Group. However, it was time to resume our journey towards the celebrated Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva, the eighth in our journey of the 12 divine jyotirlingas. We started sharp at 7 in the morning, …

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Shiva’s sixth divine abode – Shri Bhimashankara

After a night halt at Aurangabad, we were ready to imbibe the serenity of the one who is omnipresent. The one, whose name resonates divinity, translates Moksha and accommodates safety. Our next destination was Bhimashankara, the sixth of the 12 holy Jyotirlingas of Shiva. Shiva’s sixth divine abode – Shri Bhimashankara Shiva’s sixth divine abode – Shri Bhimashankara If you are a keen devotee of Shiva, like all of us, then you must take a trip to Shri Bhimashankara, situated amidst the beautiful landscapes of Central Maharashtra. Right there, at the focal point, one can sense the divine aura of …

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The road diary unfolds – Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga

All human beings are two segmented personae – The inner one denoting the deep-rooted culture and the outer one implying our civilized self. To explore the undiscovered is an innate personality trait all humans imbibe at some level. No wonder, this strong urge to connect with the cultures and the civilizations turns into wanderlust. Travelling gives us a way to connect to something greater than ourselves, within ourselves. Another weekend… another journey… It was yet another weekend and this time we decided to head for the divine Jyotirlings, all situated in Maharashtra. Shri Ghrishneshwar, Shri Bhimashankar and Shri Triyambakeshwar were …

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