Kedarnath
Located in the Garhwal Himalayas, this shrine sits near the banks of this sacred river.
Mandakini River
Located on the coast of Gujarat, this temple is traditionally considered the first, or Adi, Jyotirlinga.
Somnath
Because he cleanses paths and overcomes hurdles, Ganesha is widely worshipped by this title meaning "remover of obstacles."
Vighnaharta
The main Chota Char Dham circuit in the Garhwal region comprises Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri, and this fourth shrine.
Yamunotri
Shiva holds this three-pronged weapon, which symbolizes the three gunas (qualities) and his control over creation, preservation, and destruction.
Trishul
This massive rock behind the temple naturally diverted floodwaters away from the sanctum during the 2013 Uttarakhand floods.
Bhim Shila
This Jyotirlinga on an island in Tamil Nadu is closely linked to Lord Rama's return from Lanka.
Rameshwaram
This small creature serves as the official vehicle or vahana of Lord Ganesha.
Mooshak
Situated in Uttarakhand, this temple in the Chota Char Dham circuit is dedicated to Lord Vishnu.
Badrinath
After holding the lethal poison (Halahala) in his throat to save the universe, Shiva earned this name meaning "blue-throated."
Neelkantha
Unlike typical cylindrical Shivlings, the primary deity inside the Kedarnath sanctum is shaped like this.
Triangular rock structure
Located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, this Jyotirlinga is famous for its dakshinamukhi (south-facing) idol and Bhasma Aarti.
Mahakaleshwar
Nearby Kedarnath, this holy spot is where Goddess Parvati created Ganesha before taking her bath.
Gauri Kund
In the All-India Char Dham circuit, this sacred city in Gujarat marks the western central point.
Dwarka
This sacred river was brought down from heaven and tied safely within Lord Shiva's matted locks.
Ganga
Kedarnath is the primary site among this sacred group of five Shiva temples in the Garhwal region.
Panch Kedar
This Maharashtra Jyotirlinga sits near the origin of the sacred Godavari River.
Trimbakeshwar
Ganesha won the contest to circle the world fastest by performing three circumambulations around these two beings.
Shiva and Parvati
Located in Odisha, this eastern point of the All-India Char Dham is famous for its annual Ratha Yatra.
Jagganath Puri
Worn around his neck, this serpent represents Shiva's mastery over ego and fear.
Vasuki
During the winter months when Kedarnath is closed due to snow, the deity's idol is shifted to this village for worship.
Ukhimath
Located near the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra, this site is widely recognized as the 12th and final Jyotirlinga.
Grineshwar
Ganesha broke off his own tusk to use as a pen while transcribing this massive epic dictated by Sage Vyasa.
Mahabharata
Established by Adi Shankaracharya to unite the four corners of India, the southern cardinal point of the main Char Dham is this site.
Rameshwaram
Resting on his forehead, this crescent moon symbol represents Shiva's mastery over time and cosmic rhythm.
Chandrama or Chandra