There were originally 64 Jyotirlingas, 12 of which are regarded highly auspicious and holy.

Somnath Jyotirlinga, Gujarat: This jyotirling in Gujrat is a popular pilgrimage site in the country.

Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga, Andhra Pradesh: It is also known as the Kailash of the South.

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Madhya Pradesh: This Jyotirlinga is an important pilgrimage site in Central India.

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, Madhya Pradesh: Omkareshwar literally means Lord of Omkara or Lord of the Om Sound!

Baidyanath Jyotirlinga, Jharkhand: It is situated in Deogarh, Jharkhand's Santal Parganas region.

Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga, Maharashtra: It is located on the banks of the Bhima River and is thought to be its source.

Rameshwar Jyotirlinga, Tamil Nadu: It is situated on the island of Rameshwaram, off the coast of Tamil Nadu's Sethu district.

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga, Gujarat: It is located on the path between Gomati Dwarka and the Bait Dwarka Island.

Kashi Vishwanath, Varanasi: It is located in the crowded lanes of Banaras, the sacred city (Varanasi).

Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga, Nasik: This temple is thought to be the source of the Godavari River.

Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga, Aurangabad: Located near this temple is the famous tourist site – Ajanta & Ellora caves.

Kedarnath Jyotirlinga, Uttarakhand: The temple enshrining the Jyotirlinga opens only six months in a year.