7 most powerful and famous temples of Lord Shiva to visit during Sawan 2025

Jul 08, 2025 Lifestyle Desk

Kashi Vishwanath Temple – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh:

It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga shrines. A visit to the temple and a bath in the Ganges are among the methods believed to lead one on a path to moksha. Source: pexels

Kedarnath Temple – Rudraprayag:

Uttarakhand. Also one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the temple is open to the general public only between April (Akṣaya Tritiya) and November (Kārtika Pūrṇimā). Source: pexels

Somnath Temple – Prabhas Patan, Gujarat:

It is one of the most sacred pilgrimage sites. The first among the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva, it is also known for its rich history. Source: pexels

Mahakaleshwar Temple: – Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh:

The only south-facing (Dakshinamukhi) Jyotirlinga. This temple is famous for its unique Bhasma Aarti. Source: pexels

Trimbakeshwar Temple – Nashik, Maharashtra:

It is situated near the origin of the Godavari River. It is known for its three-faced Jyotirlinga, which represents Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva. Baidyanath Dham (Baba Dham) Deoghar, Jharkhand: A Jyotirlinga and Shakti Peeth. A primary pilgrimage site during Sawan, especially for the Kanwar Yatra.

Baidyanath Dham (Baba Dham) Deoghar, Jharkhand:

A Jyotirlinga and Shakti Peeth. A primary pilgrimage site during Sawan, especially for the Kanwar Yatra.

Ramanathaswamy Temple – Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu:

Built by Lord Rama before his journey to Lanka, it is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites. The temple boasts the longest corridor among all Hindu temples in India. It is considered a pilgrimage site for Shaivites, Vaishnavites, and Smarta's.

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