Ambedkar Yatra to Cover Panch Jyotirlingas

Spiritual & Social Tourism Drive

IRCTC announced an 8-night, 9-day Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train under the name “Ambedkar Yatra with Panch Jyotirlinga Darshan”.

Starts from Secunderabad on August 16, ends August 24.

Spiritual & Cultural Sites Covered:

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Ujjain) (Ujjain)

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Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga (Ujjain region)

Triambakeshwar Jyotirlinga (Nasik)

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga (Pune)

Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga (Aurangabad)

Ambedkar-Linked Sites:

Deeksha Bhoomi Stupa and Swaminarayan Mandir, Nagpur

Janmabhoomi (birthplace) of Dr. Ambedkar at Mhow (Madhya Pradesh)

TRIMBAKESHWAR About Jyotirlingas in India:

The term ‘Jyotirlinga’ is derived from Sanskrit:

‘Jyoti’ = light and ‘Linga’ = symbolic representation of Shiva.

Jyotirlingas are 12 sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, believed to have emerged as self-manifested (Swayambhu) lingas of divine light.

Mythological Significance

According to the Shiva Purana, a pillar of light (Jyoti) appeared when Vishnu and Brahma debated supremacy.

The places where the light touched the earth are believed to be the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines, marking Lord Shiva’s infinite form.

The Twelve Jyotirlingas:

Somnath, Gujarat: The first and most sacred Jyotirlinga, often rebuilt after destruction, symbolizing resilience and unwavering faith.

Mallikarjuna, Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh:

Jyotirlinga signifies the presence of both Shiva and Parvati.

Mahakaleshwar, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh: 

The only Dakshinamukhi (south-facing)

Jyotirlinga, where Lord Shiva is worshipped as Mahakaal, the destroyer of time.

Omkareshwar, Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh: Located on an island, its shape resembles the sacred “Om” symbol.

Kedarnath, Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand:

 Perched in the snow-clad Himalayas, it is one

of the most challenging but rewarding Jyotirlingas to reach.

Bhimashankar, Pune, Maharashtra:

Located in the Sahyadri ranges, it is associated

with Lord Shiva’s battle against the demon Tripurasura, symbolizing victory over evil.

Kashi Vishwanath, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh:

 Considered one of the holiest shrines,

located in the eternal city of Varanasi, where Lord Shiva grants liberation

Trimbakeshwar, Nashik, Maharashtra: 

Distinct for its Shiva Linga with three faces,

symbolizing Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, and the origin of the Godavari River.

Baidyanath, Deoghar, JharkhandRevered as the divine healer, believed to offer relief

from diseases.

Nageshwar, Dwarka, Gujarat:

This Jyotirlinga is believed to protect from poison and negativity.

Rameshwaram, Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu* Believed to have been worshipped by

Lord Rama to seek forgiveness after the war with Ravana, serving as a gateway to heaven.

Grishneshwar, Aurangabad, Maharashtra: The twelfth and last Jyotirlinga, located

near the Ellora Caves, representing devotion and prosperity.