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CONTENTS

Foreword

Introduction

Shiva

Shiva Lingam

Sri Sathyasai Baba a Lingodbhava Murthi (Lingodbhavam)

Dwadasa Jyothir Lingas - 12

Pancha Aaramalu (Lingalu)

Pancha Bhoota Lingas

Jyothir Lingas Stothram (Telugu, Hindi and English)

Phala Stuthi (Long version)

Phala Stuthi (Short version)

Bibliography

Acknowledgements

AUM

Bhagawan Sri Satya Sai Babaya Namah !

DWADASA JYOTHIR LINGAS

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FOREWORD

This is a brief write-up by Dr. J.B. Venkat Rau on the subject of

the most important Shiva Kshetras of India. The holiest of the holy

are the twelve Jyothirlingas of Bharat. The five Panchabhuteswara

Lingas of the South, and finally the five Aarama Lingas of Andhra

Pradesh are described in this book. The brief facts based on Puranic

lore are presented by the author in respect of all these Shiva Kshetras.

Worship of Shiva in the form of Linga is the most ancient

practice which can be, historically speaking, traced to Sri Ramayan

times. Ravana worshipped the Linga at home as well as Sri Rudra

Mahadeva in Kailas. The Ramayana describes the city of Lanka as

the abode of nine crores of Shiva Lingas - (Nava Koti Sivalayamulu).

The concept of Atma Linga of Sri Rudra Mahadeva as the ultimate

source and terminal of all Shiva Lingas worshipped in the world is

presented in an episode describing Ravana seeking the Atma Linga

of Sri Rudra Mahadeva. Jyothirlinga is the pure light realized by the

worshipper who worships Shiva in the twelve Jyothirlinga Kshetras.

Dr. J.B. Venkat Rau is a great devotee of Sri Sathya Sai Baba

whose inspiration is responsible for this write-up. I am sure that this

book will be received by the devotee-readers with devotion for better

understanding of the Shiva worship. I congratulate the author.

Kandukuri Sivananda Murty

Bheemunipatnam12-6-2004.

FOREWORD

I am delighted to write the foreword to the book Dwadasa

Jyothirlingas written by Prof. J.B. Venkat Rau. There are many number

of Shiva and Parvati temples in India. Some of them are famous

pilgrimage centres such as Madura Meenakshi Temple, Chidambaram

Temple and Somnath Temple of Gujarat. When twelve temples are

desquamated as Jyothirlingas, one is inclined to question the basis of

this and also the importance of these centres for pilgrimage.

Prof. J.B. Venkat Rau has attempted in this book to provide the

much needed information in appropriate description to the discerning

devotees. The symbolism of the narration given in this book is

something to be explored by the inquisitive minds. The information

given is enlightening and at the same time it rouses interest and

inculcates creative thinking in our mythology.

Hyderabad,20-6-2004.

Prof. G. Narasinga Rao FRCP

Prof. and HOD of Medicine and

Principal, Osmania Medical College (Retd.),Hyderabad.

Past President ofA.P. State Shri Sathya Sai Organisation,Shivam, Hyderabad. (A.P.)

Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation,Shivam, Hyderabad. (A.P.)

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FOREWORD

This is a brief write-up by Dr. J.B. Venkat Rau on the subject of

the most important Shiva Kshetras of India. The holiest of the holy

are the twelve Jyothirlingas of Bharat. The five Panchabhuteswara

Lingas of the South, and finally the five Aarama Lingas of Andhra

Pradesh are described in this book. The brief facts based on Puranic

lore are presented by the author in respect of all these Shiva Kshetras.

Worship of Shiva in the form of Linga is the most ancient

practice which can be, historically speaking, traced to Sri Ramayan

times. Ravana worshipped the Linga at home as well as Sri Rudra

Mahadeva in Kailas. The Ramayana describes the city of Lanka as

the abode of nine crores of Shiva Lingas - (Nava Koti Sivalayamulu).

The concept of Atma Linga of Sri Rudra Mahadeva as the ultimate

source and terminal of all Shiva Lingas worshipped in the world is

presented in an episode describing Ravana seeking the Atma Linga

of Sri Rudra Mahadeva. Jyothirlinga is the pure light realized by the

worshipper who worships Shiva in the twelve Jyothirlinga Kshetras.

Dr. J.B. Venkat Rau is a great devotee of Sri Sathya Sai Baba

whose inspiration is responsible for this write-up. I am sure that this

book will be received by the devotee-readers with devotion for better

understanding of the Shiva worship. I congratulate the author.

Kandukuri Sivananda Murty

Bheemunipatnam12-6-2004.

FOREWORD

I am delighted to write the foreword to the book Dwadasa

Jyothirlingas written by Prof. J.B. Venkat Rau. There are many number

of Shiva and Parvati temples in India. Some of them are famous

pilgrimage centres such as Madura Meenakshi Temple, Chidambaram

Temple and Somnath Temple of Gujarat. When twelve temples are

desquamated as Jyothirlingas, one is inclined to question the basis of

this and also the importance of these centres for pilgrimage.

Prof. J.B. Venkat Rau has attempted in this book to provide the

much needed information in appropriate description to the discerning

devotees. The symbolism of the narration given in this book is

something to be explored by the inquisitive minds. The information

given is enlightening and at the same time it rouses interest and

inculcates creative thinking in our mythology.

Hyderabad,20-6-2004.

Prof. G. Narasinga Rao FRCP

Prof. and HOD of Medicine and

Principal, Osmania Medical College (Retd.),Hyderabad.

Past President ofA.P. State Shri Sathya Sai Organisation,Shivam, Hyderabad. (A.P.)

Trustee, Sri Sathya Sai Seva Organisation,Shivam, Hyderabad. (A.P.)

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DHWAADHASHA JYOTHIR LINGAS – LOCATION

LINGAM LOCATION STATE

1) Sri SomanathJyothirlingam Somanath Gujrat

2) Sri MallikarjunaJyothirlingam Sri Sailam Andhra Pradesh

3) Sri Maha KaleswaraJyothirlingam Ujjain MadhyaPradesh

4) Sri OmakareswaraJyothirlingam Mountain Mandhata Madhya Pradesh

5) Sri VaidyanathaJyothirlingam Vaidyantha Dham Bihar

6) Sri NageswaraJyothirlingam Near Dwarakapuri Gujrat

7) Sri KedarnathJyothirlingam Mount Kedernath Uttaranchal

in the Himalayas

8) Sri TryambakeswaraJyothirlingam Near Nasik Maharashtra

9) Sri RameswaraJyothirlingam Rameswaram Tamil Nadu

*10) Sri BhimeswaraJyothirlingam Brahamapuri Mountain (Assam)

NearGauhati

11) Sri ViswanthaJyothirlingam Varanasi Uttar Pradesh

12) Sri GhrusneswaraJyothirlingam Village Veeravul Maharashtra

Near Daulatabad

* The Bhimeswara Jyothirlingam also exits in the Bhimashankaravillage 75 Kms away from Pune in the Maharashtra State. This alsodescribed in some scriptures.

Somanath lingam

Someswar

(Gujarath)

Mallikarjunalingam

Srisailam (A.P)

Mahakaleswar

lingam

Ujjain (M.P)

Viswanath lingam

(Kasi, U.P.)

Bheemeswar lingam

Bheemashankaram

Village (M.R)

Madurai

Badrinath

Himalayas

Kedarnath lingam

Kedarnath

Himalayas

Thryambakeswar lingam

Thryambakeswaram (M.R)

Nasik

Nageswar lingam

Dwaraka (Gujrat)

Ghrushneswar lingam

Veeravul (M.R)

Alahabad

Rameswar lingam

Rameswaram (T.N)

Vaidyanath lingam

Chitabhoomi (Bihar)

Rudra prayag

Delhi

Mumbai

Pune

Hyderabad 1. Sri Somanath lingam

Somana, Gujarath Satate2. Sri Mallikarjuna lingam

Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh3. Sri Mahakaleswara lingam

Ujjain, Madya Pradesh

4. Sri Aumkareswara lingamAumkareswar, Madya Pradesh

5. Sri aidyanatha lingamChitabhoomi, Bihar State

6. Sri Bheemeswara lingamBheemasankaram, Maharashtra

7. Sri Rameshwara lingam

Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu8. Nageswara lingam

Dwaraka, Gujarath9. Sri Visweswara lingam

Kasi, Uttar Pradesh

10. Sri Thryambakeswara lingamThryambakeswar, Nr: Nasi, Maharastra.

11. Sri Kedareswara lingam

Kedarnath, Uttar Pradesh12. Sri Ghrushneswara lingam

Near Aurangabad, Maharastra.

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lingam

Omkareswar

(M.P)

Sourastra Somanathancha, Shri Sailae Mallikarjunam !

Ujjainyam Mahakalam, AUMkare Amereswaram !

Kedaraam Hemavath thruste, Dhakenyam Bhema Sankaram !

Vaaranasyam Cha Visveswaram, Nagesam Daruka Vene !

Tryam Bakam Gauta Methate, Sethu Bhande thu Ramaesam !

Varana Swanthu Visveswam, Grhunesam Cha Sivalayae !

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DHWAADHASHA JYOTHIR LINGAS – LOCATION

LINGAM LOCATION STATE

1) Sri SomanathJyothirlingam Somanath Gujrat

2) Sri MallikarjunaJyothirlingam Sri Sailam Andhra Pradesh

3) Sri Maha KaleswaraJyothirlingam Ujjain MadhyaPradesh

4) Sri OmakareswaraJyothirlingam Mountain Mandhata Madhya Pradesh

5) Sri VaidyanathaJyothirlingam Vaidyantha Dham Bihar

6) Sri NageswaraJyothirlingam Near Dwarakapuri Gujrat

7) Sri KedarnathJyothirlingam Mount Kedernath Uttaranchal

in the Himalayas

8) Sri TryambakeswaraJyothirlingam Near Nasik Maharashtra

9) Sri RameswaraJyothirlingam Rameswaram Tamil Nadu

*10) Sri BhimeswaraJyothirlingam Brahamapuri Mountain (Assam)

NearGauhati

11) Sri ViswanthaJyothirlingam Varanasi Uttar Pradesh

12) Sri GhrusneswaraJyothirlingam Village Veeravul Maharashtra

Near Daulatabad

* The Bhimeswara Jyothirlingam also exits in the Bhimashankaravillage 75 Kms away from Pune in the Maharashtra State. This alsodescribed in some scriptures.

Somanath lingam

Someswar

(Gujarath)

Mallikarjunalingam

Srisailam (A.P)

Mahakaleswar

lingam

Ujjain (M.P)

Viswanath lingam

(Kasi, U.P.)

Bheemeswar lingam

Bheemashankaram

Village (M.R)

Madurai

Badrinath

Himalayas

Kedarnath lingam

Kedarnath

Himalayas

Thryambakeswar lingam

Thryambakeswaram (M.R)

Nasik

Nageswar lingam

Dwaraka (Gujrat)

Ghrushneswar lingam

Veeravul (M.R)

Alahabad

Rameswar lingam

Rameswaram (T.N)

Vaidyanath lingam

Chitabhoomi (Bihar)

Rudra prayag

Delhi

Mumbai

Pune

Hyderabad 1. Sri Somanath lingam

Somana, Gujarath Satate2. Sri Mallikarjuna lingam

Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh3. Sri Mahakaleswara lingam

Ujjain, Madya Pradesh

4. Sri Aumkareswara lingamAumkareswar, Madya Pradesh

5. Sri aidyanatha lingamChitabhoomi, Bihar State

6. Sri Bheemeswara lingamBheemasankaram, Maharashtra

7. Sri Rameshwara lingam

Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu8. Nageswara lingam

Dwaraka, Gujarath9. Sri Visweswara lingam

Kasi, Uttar Pradesh

10. Sri Thryambakeswara lingamThryambakeswar, Nr: Nasi, Maharastra.

11. Sri Kedareswara lingam

Kedarnath, Uttar Pradesh12. Sri Ghrushneswara lingam

Near Aurangabad, Maharastra.

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Omkareswar

lingam

Omkareswar

(M.P)

Sourastra Somanathancha, Shri Sailae Mallikarjunam !

Ujjainyam Mahakalam, AUMkare Amereswaram !

Kedaraam Hemavath thruste, Dhakenyam Bhema Sankaram !

Vaaranasyam Cha Visveswaram, Nagesam Daruka Vene !

Tryam Bakam Gauta Methate, Sethu Bhande thu Ramaesam !

Varana Swanthu Visveswam, Grhunesam Cha Sivalayae !

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SHIVA:

Shiva is the first trinity the God representing, creation, sustenance

and dissolution i.e., Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra. Shiva, is one in whom the

Universe merges after dissolution before the next cycle of creation. The

inviolable law is that all His creation ends in dissolution . He is limitless

controlling the Limited Universe He Creates. Shiva is worshipped in

anthropomorphic (human body and its parts) and Linga form. The former

in uthsavas (celebrations) and the latter linga form for worship commonly

used in temples.

Matted Hair:

Shiva adorns Himself decorates with river ganga, crescent moon

on the head and white coloured, serpents, trident, damaru, wears tiger skin,

garland of skull around the neck and a begging bowl in hand.

The Various names of Shiva are :

Samba shiva, Eswara, Bhaktavatsala, Subha Shankara,

Neela Kanta, Mrutunjaya, Kaamaari, Digambara and Yogasikha.

The secret of creation is evident from the description i.e.,

anthropomorphic form of Shiva. Shiva resides on a silver mountain, white

in colour, possesses matted hair on the head, Ganga emerging from it and

crescent moon on one side. The crescent moon symbolises the consciousness

in the human beings and confers peace of mind on mankind. The moon

light marks out the pilgrim’s route to god and make the journey less toilsome.

The Ganga symbolises the life-force and snakes on his body i.e., around

neck, arms as bracelets and around the waist as sacred thread

(Yagnopaveetham) and all the snakes on the body represents myriads of

filling beings, (maya, illusions).

He has four hands having a trident in one hand, removes bad vasanas,

which is symbolic of the past, the present and the future, the three aspects

of time and also three gunas Satwa, Rajas and Thamasa and trinity Brahma,

Vishnu and Rudra, Damaru (small drum), abhaya hasta (protection) and

varada hasta (boon bestowing). Shiva sounds damaru, fourteen times

while dancing Tandava natya, cosmic dance which are known as

“Maheswara sutras”, the fourteen basic formulae containing alphabets

useful for grammar. Hence the damaru represents the alphabets, and

grammar (the science of language). The alphabets stands for all words

spoken or written or otherwise expressed. The sound produced also spreads

the entire creation. Shiva is demonstrating the fact that entire creation

AUM

SRI SATHYA SAI RAM NAMAHA

DWADASA JYOTHIRLINGAS

INTRODUCTION:

At the outset I am grateful and deeply indebted to Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba,

an incarnation of Kaliyuga and premaswaroopa for using me as His instrument in writing the

Jyothirlingas in English which caters to youth and in particular those who are conversant

with the English language. They are twelve in number, present all over India and these are

manifestations of the Lord of Kailasa and the Universe. Shiva and Parvathi, are the Universal

Father and Mother. The Shiva Linga represents Shiva and also Panchabhootas i.e., five

elements (Ether, Air, Fire, Water and earth) controlled by Shiva. Similarly, these elements are

also present in the living beings as a part of Universe, hence in mankind. The Lingas teach the

humanity to perform sadhana in order to control the Panchabhootas present in them to attain

liberation and salvation (Moksha). The lingas shed splendour and disperse cosmic rays and

disseminate the cosmic energy into the universe eliminating bad qualities and imbibing good

and virtuous qualities for acquiring sathya, dharma, shanti, prema (Love) ahimsa and bliss

(ananda).

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba has come to wake up the mankind immersed in

physical pleasures following adharma and to make them realize the atmic principle (Soul) in

the journey towards the God. Bhagvan Sri Sathya Sai Baba proclaimed “Sri Shiridi Sai Baba

is Shiva Swaroopa, presently Sri Sathya Sai Baba as Shiva-shakti Swaroopa and the forthcoming

Sri Prema Sai Baba as the Shakthi form (Shakthi Swaroopa)”. As the three Sai Avatharas are

following one another in the Kaliyuga, it is appropriate the kaliyuga may be termed

“Saiyuga” and fill the hearts with divine qualities. These incarnations in the Sai Yuga teach,

Love-cosmic Love which eliminates bad qualities thereby transform the humanity. They

guide the humanity and mankind towards the path of truth and righteousness to reach the

goal of liberation.

The Pilgrimage and Darshan of the Jyothirlingas help to lead a virtuous life and the

stories of these manifestations inculcate eternal peace. The daily recitation of the stothras

of Jyothirlingas help to attain the goal. The Jyothirlingas are prepared in a booklet form as

it gives information regarding geographical location and places to travel. Further Dharshan

of these Lingas motivate the mind towards God during their Journey of Life. The book helps

to read during pilgrimage and travel.

The Pancha Shiva Aaramamulu and Pancha Bhoota Lingas are also included for

completion as these are also important pilgrimage centers. I pray Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai

Baba to bestow His grace on those who read the Lingas, Sthuthi and direct their mind towards

the God and bless them with celestial bliss.

Jai Sai Ram

Hyderabad. Prof. J.B.Venkat Rau

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SHIVA:

Shiva is the first trinity the God representing, creation, sustenance

and dissolution i.e., Brahma, Vishnu and Rudra. Shiva, is one in whom the

Universe merges after dissolution before the next cycle of creation. The

inviolable law is that all His creation ends in dissolution . He is limitless

controlling the Limited Universe He Creates. Shiva is worshipped in

anthropomorphic (human body and its parts) and Linga form. The former

in uthsavas (celebrations) and the latter linga form for worship commonly

used in temples.

Matted Hair:

Shiva adorns Himself decorates with river ganga, crescent moon

on the head and white coloured, serpents, trident, damaru, wears tiger skin,

garland of skull around the neck and a begging bowl in hand.

The Various names of Shiva are :

Samba shiva, Eswara, Bhaktavatsala, Subha Shankara,

Neela Kanta, Mrutunjaya, Kaamaari, Digambara and Yogasikha.

The secret of creation is evident from the description i.e.,

anthropomorphic form of Shiva. Shiva resides on a silver mountain, white

in colour, possesses matted hair on the head, Ganga emerging from it and

crescent moon on one side. The crescent moon symbolises the consciousness

in the human beings and confers peace of mind on mankind. The moon

light marks out the pilgrim’s route to god and make the journey less toilsome.

The Ganga symbolises the life-force and snakes on his body i.e., around

neck, arms as bracelets and around the waist as sacred thread

(Yagnopaveetham) and all the snakes on the body represents myriads of

filling beings, (maya, illusions).

He has four hands having a trident in one hand, removes bad vasanas,

which is symbolic of the past, the present and the future, the three aspects

of time and also three gunas Satwa, Rajas and Thamasa and trinity Brahma,

Vishnu and Rudra, Damaru (small drum), abhaya hasta (protection) and

varada hasta (boon bestowing). Shiva sounds damaru, fourteen times

while dancing Tandava natya, cosmic dance which are known as

“Maheswara sutras”, the fourteen basic formulae containing alphabets

useful for grammar. Hence the damaru represents the alphabets, and

grammar (the science of language). The alphabets stands for all words

spoken or written or otherwise expressed. The sound produced also spreads

the entire creation. Shiva is demonstrating the fact that entire creation

AUM

SRI SATHYA SAI RAM NAMAHA

DWADASA JYOTHIRLINGAS

INTRODUCTION:

At the outset I am grateful and deeply indebted to Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba,

an incarnation of Kaliyuga and premaswaroopa for using me as His instrument in writing the

Jyothirlingas in English which caters to youth and in particular those who are conversant

with the English language. They are twelve in number, present all over India and these are

manifestations of the Lord of Kailasa and the Universe. Shiva and Parvathi, are the Universal

Father and Mother. The Shiva Linga represents Shiva and also Panchabhootas i.e., five

elements (Ether, Air, Fire, Water and earth) controlled by Shiva. Similarly, these elements are

also present in the living beings as a part of Universe, hence in mankind. The Lingas teach the

humanity to perform sadhana in order to control the Panchabhootas present in them to attain

liberation and salvation (Moksha). The lingas shed splendour and disperse cosmic rays and

disseminate the cosmic energy into the universe eliminating bad qualities and imbibing good

and virtuous qualities for acquiring sathya, dharma, shanti, prema (Love) ahimsa and bliss

(ananda).

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba has come to wake up the mankind immersed in

physical pleasures following adharma and to make them realize the atmic principle (Soul) in

the journey towards the God. Bhagvan Sri Sathya Sai Baba proclaimed “Sri Shiridi Sai Baba

is Shiva Swaroopa, presently Sri Sathya Sai Baba as Shiva-shakti Swaroopa and the forthcoming

Sri Prema Sai Baba as the Shakthi form (Shakthi Swaroopa)”. As the three Sai Avatharas are

following one another in the Kaliyuga, it is appropriate the kaliyuga may be termed

“Saiyuga” and fill the hearts with divine qualities. These incarnations in the Sai Yuga teach,

Love-cosmic Love which eliminates bad qualities thereby transform the humanity. They

guide the humanity and mankind towards the path of truth and righteousness to reach the

goal of liberation.

The Pilgrimage and Darshan of the Jyothirlingas help to lead a virtuous life and the

stories of these manifestations inculcate eternal peace. The daily recitation of the stothras

of Jyothirlingas help to attain the goal. The Jyothirlingas are prepared in a booklet form as

it gives information regarding geographical location and places to travel. Further Dharshan

of these Lingas motivate the mind towards God during their Journey of Life. The book helps

to read during pilgrimage and travel.

The Pancha Shiva Aaramamulu and Pancha Bhoota Lingas are also included for

completion as these are also important pilgrimage centers. I pray Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai

Baba to bestow His grace on those who read the Lingas, Sthuthi and direct their mind towards

the God and bless them with celestial bliss.

Jai Sai Ram

Hyderabad. Prof. J.B.Venkat Rau

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Nirajanam, Sanathanam, Nikestanam, Nithya, Suddha, Buddha, Muktha and

the various Nirmala Swarupinam (beyond qualities, untainted, eternal, ever

abiding, ever pure, intelligent, liberated and immaculate). Out of senses

weakness, man assumes that these attribute only relate to Divine and not

to him. This feeling should be totally eschewed (S.S.S Vol XXVI — P -

188).

Two types of Lingas are known (a) Achala - immovable, stone

form present in temples and (b) Chala – movable, prepared with stone,

clay or dough worshipped in homes and after worship, stone lingas are

washed for next worship. The clay and dough lingas are dispensed after

worship. The linga constitutes three parts i.e., the base, middle, upper parts

also known as Brahmabhaaga, Vishnubhaaga and Rudra or pooja bhaaga

respectively. The Brahma and Vishnu bhaagas are embedded in a pedestal

and pooja bhaaga above the ground. It is five faced, - Isana, Tatpurusha,

Aghora, Vamadeva and Sadyojata. Isana, turns towards Zenith, represents

the highest aspect, also called Sadashiva. It rules and controls the sky

(Ether) on spiritual plane, the deity for liberation. The Tatpurusha faces

east and controls air which represents the forces of darkness and obscuration.

The Aghora faces south controls the element fire, stands for the power

that renovates the Universe. The Vamadeva faces the north, ruling over

the elements of water is responsible for preservation. The Sadyojata faces

west and rules over the element of earth, representing the power that creates.

The pooja bhaaga controls the Panchabhootas in it, thus help to do sadhana

for liberation. ‘There are twelve Jyotirlingas in the Bharat (India) and these

were manifested by Shiva Himself at the behest of devotees for the good

and auspiciousness of the Universe and its protection.

The linga is the form of God emerging from the nirakara to the

sakara. All other akara’s (forms) are all subsumed in the linga form. Prakrithi

or the objective world is the base. It signifies that the lord is established in

that manifestation of His, which is the concrete presentation of His play.

His potentiality and His power, His shakti. That is why Lord is described as

Shiva Shakti, Atmaka Swarupam. (S.S.S Vol VIII— Past 127).

SIVAM:

Sivam of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s mandir in Hyderabad is

not mere a building with Shivalingam. It is also a form of God emerging

from the Nirakara to Sakara. The Prakriti or the objective world is the

base, it signifies that the lord is established in that Bhagvan Baba’s

including arts and sciences proceed out of His will, His play. He wears

tiger skin which removes thamas a qualities, and wears garlands of skulls

around the neck. Long retinue of Nandi and other Ganas always follow

him. He lives in Aadipalli area of Kailasa of Himalaya mountains covered

with snow rendering enchanting beauty. His dearest friend is Kubera, the

lord of wealth. Why He carries begging bowl in spite of all the great wealth

and supreme qualities? It is to demonstrate to the world that every kind of

wealth is hindrance to spiritual advancement or path and renounced

everything. It is through renunciation Shiva became the eternal embodiment

of supreme bliss

His other names are “Sambasiva”, “Eswara” (yogasikha)

“Bhuthanaatha”, ‘Subha Shankara”. “Digambara”, “Mrutunjaya”,

“Sambasiva” — Sam means divinity and Amba refers to the cosmos. Shiva

means supreme purusha (Supreme Person). Yogashikha or Eswara means

the sky is His blue form. The dikkulu (directions) are His garments. Hence

He is known as digambara. Also known as panchanana, the five headed

one. The five are panchabhootas i.e., Ether Air, Fire, Water and Earth

(Sabda, Sparsa, Roopa, Rasa, Gandha) the lord of all created beings and

objects. Shiva is also known as Subha Sankara i.e.. represents

auspiciousness (Subham). He did not carry Sri appellation as Sankara

and Shiva indicates auspiciousness and purity. His neck is blue as He

swallowed poison (Haala-Halam) for the sake of . universal good. It keeps

under Restraints the qualities and tendencies in us that are antisocial,

poisonous, hatred and competitive greeds. (S.S.S Vol XXIII Page 22 - 24.)

He vanquished death, hence called Mruthyunjaya and also Kaamaari

(destroyer of desire). He helps humanity at large to realise the truth and

demonstrate in thought, word and deed because the truth is the basis of His

existence. The truth when once realised makes the man strong, steady,

free from lust, hatred, greed and anger (S.S.S Vol XII P15)

SHIVA LINGAM:

Linga is a word from Sanskrit. Linga, Li means Leeyathe — merges.

It is the form in which all forms merge. Linga is a sign or symbol of Shiva.

The Linga form is manifestation of Shiva, worshipped regularly in

temples and also in homes. For intense devotion, Linga form is preferred

and popular belief is that it bestows Asta - Aiswaryas and liberation.. Eswara

means Aiswarya (Wealth). The Divine is described, possessing eight forms

of wealth. In fact man also endows with all the Astaiswaryas i.e, Nirgunam,

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Nirajanam, Sanathanam, Nikestanam, Nithya, Suddha, Buddha, Muktha and

the various Nirmala Swarupinam (beyond qualities, untainted, eternal, ever

abiding, ever pure, intelligent, liberated and immaculate). Out of senses

weakness, man assumes that these attribute only relate to Divine and not

to him. This feeling should be totally eschewed (S.S.S Vol XXVI — P -

188).

Two types of Lingas are known (a) Achala - immovable, stone

form present in temples and (b) Chala – movable, prepared with stone,

clay or dough worshipped in homes and after worship, stone lingas are

washed for next worship. The clay and dough lingas are dispensed after

worship. The linga constitutes three parts i.e., the base, middle, upper parts

also known as Brahmabhaaga, Vishnubhaaga and Rudra or pooja bhaaga

respectively. The Brahma and Vishnu bhaagas are embedded in a pedestal

and pooja bhaaga above the ground. It is five faced, - Isana, Tatpurusha,

Aghora, Vamadeva and Sadyojata. Isana, turns towards Zenith, represents

the highest aspect, also called Sadashiva. It rules and controls the sky

(Ether) on spiritual plane, the deity for liberation. The Tatpurusha faces

east and controls air which represents the forces of darkness and obscuration.

The Aghora faces south controls the element fire, stands for the power

that renovates the Universe. The Vamadeva faces the north, ruling over

the elements of water is responsible for preservation. The Sadyojata faces

west and rules over the element of earth, representing the power that creates.

The pooja bhaaga controls the Panchabhootas in it, thus help to do sadhana

for liberation. ‘There are twelve Jyotirlingas in the Bharat (India) and these

were manifested by Shiva Himself at the behest of devotees for the good

and auspiciousness of the Universe and its protection.

The linga is the form of God emerging from the nirakara to the

sakara. All other akara’s (forms) are all subsumed in the linga form. Prakrithi

or the objective world is the base. It signifies that the lord is established in

that manifestation of His, which is the concrete presentation of His play.

His potentiality and His power, His shakti. That is why Lord is described as

Shiva Shakti, Atmaka Swarupam. (S.S.S Vol VIII— Past 127).

SIVAM:

Sivam of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba’s mandir in Hyderabad is

not mere a building with Shivalingam. It is also a form of God emerging

from the Nirakara to Sakara. The Prakriti or the objective world is the

base, it signifies that the lord is established in that Bhagvan Baba’s

including arts and sciences proceed out of His will, His play. He wears

tiger skin which removes thamas a qualities, and wears garlands of skulls

around the neck. Long retinue of Nandi and other Ganas always follow

him. He lives in Aadipalli area of Kailasa of Himalaya mountains covered

with snow rendering enchanting beauty. His dearest friend is Kubera, the

lord of wealth. Why He carries begging bowl in spite of all the great wealth

and supreme qualities? It is to demonstrate to the world that every kind of

wealth is hindrance to spiritual advancement or path and renounced

everything. It is through renunciation Shiva became the eternal embodiment

of supreme bliss

His other names are “Sambasiva”, “Eswara” (yogasikha)

“Bhuthanaatha”, ‘Subha Shankara”. “Digambara”, “Mrutunjaya”,

“Sambasiva” — Sam means divinity and Amba refers to the cosmos. Shiva

means supreme purusha (Supreme Person). Yogashikha or Eswara means

the sky is His blue form. The dikkulu (directions) are His garments. Hence

He is known as digambara. Also known as panchanana, the five headed

one. The five are panchabhootas i.e., Ether Air, Fire, Water and Earth

(Sabda, Sparsa, Roopa, Rasa, Gandha) the lord of all created beings and

objects. Shiva is also known as Subha Sankara i.e.. represents

auspiciousness (Subham). He did not carry Sri appellation as Sankara

and Shiva indicates auspiciousness and purity. His neck is blue as He

swallowed poison (Haala-Halam) for the sake of . universal good. It keeps

under Restraints the qualities and tendencies in us that are antisocial,

poisonous, hatred and competitive greeds. (S.S.S Vol XXIII Page 22 - 24.)

He vanquished death, hence called Mruthyunjaya and also Kaamaari

(destroyer of desire). He helps humanity at large to realise the truth and

demonstrate in thought, word and deed because the truth is the basis of His

existence. The truth when once realised makes the man strong, steady,

free from lust, hatred, greed and anger (S.S.S Vol XII P15)

SHIVA LINGAM:

Linga is a word from Sanskrit. Linga, Li means Leeyathe — merges.

It is the form in which all forms merge. Linga is a sign or symbol of Shiva.

The Linga form is manifestation of Shiva, worshipped regularly in

temples and also in homes. For intense devotion, Linga form is preferred

and popular belief is that it bestows Asta - Aiswaryas and liberation.. Eswara

means Aiswarya (Wealth). The Divine is described, possessing eight forms

of wealth. In fact man also endows with all the Astaiswaryas i.e, Nirgunam,

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On 18th February 2004 i.e., MAHA SHIVARATHRI day, around

6 p.m . Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, brought out orally a Golden Lingam,

a few minutes later brought out two more lingas and displayed to all the

devotees gathered. They are disperising light all around. He later described

about these lingas “ They are symbol or sign of the Lord shiva and His

manifestation. They are solid, gold and contain copper, silver, lead and uranium

and other metals. The Cosmic lingas i.e., ATMA LINGAS present in HIM

and also such lingas are in all human beings but the latter is not aware of

their presence in the body. The cosmic rays from the lingas travel in the

north direction from Prashanti Nilayam and the cosmic rays manifest as

more shiva lingas in areas they spread or pass in due course of time.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba is a Lingodbhava Moorthy. In His Maha-

Shivarathri discourse He proclaimed that in Shiridhi Sai Avatara He swallowed

these lingas and bringing out those lingas in this Avatar and further

emphasised that those who witnessed the celestial Miracle will not

have another birth. Thus Shiva is a protector of the Universe, showing

the path of truth, dharma and the people get liberated from the cycle of

births and rebirths and finally merge with Him which is the goal of human

life. He said that He lost three tons of weight as the lingas emerging from

the body and His body became light.

PANCHARAMALU:

Pancharamalu are FIVE shiva linga pilgrimages, present in the

Andhra Pradesh of India. The area enclosed in the other three shiva linga

pilgrimage temples viz., srikalahasthi, srisailam and Draksharamam is called

“TRILINGA DESAM” and the people are known as “TRILINGALU”

and gradually changed to “TELENGANA” and prestently as “TELUGU

PEOPLE”. These five shiva linga temples are present in the trilinga desam

are :

NAME OF LINGA PLACE DISTRICT STATE

AAMARARAMAM AMARAVATI GUNTUR ANDHRAPRADESH

BHIMARAMAM BHIMAVARAM WEST GODAVARI ANDHRAPRADESH

KSHIRARAMAM PALAKOLLU WEST GODAVARI ANDHRAPRADESH

DRAKSHARAMAM DRAKSHARAMAM EAST GODAVARI ANDHRAPRADESH

KUMARARAMAM SAMALKOTA EAST GODAVARI ANDHRAPRADESH

The puranic story (Spiritual scriptures) was sri subramanya swami,

second son of shiva and parvati, killed Tarakasura a demon in a war among

manifestation of His, which is the concrete presentation of His play, His

potentiality and His POWER, His Shakthi Atmika Swarupam, the

supreme which became the shiva and shakthi the latent and patent. The

base has a horizontal super structure over which the cylindrical linga is

placed. The Base is Sathyam, the structure over it is Sivam and the

linga is Sundaram. One is the flower, the second is the perfume and the

third is the wind, the formless that wafts the fragrance which is the symbol

of auspiciousness (mangalam), which is Sivam, Sathyam or truth is the

basis on which the universe and all that is implied rests. In short the message,

the building Sivam conveying is that man is the embodiment of Sathyam,

Sivam and Sundaram and it will call on to live upto that glory. (S.S.S Vol

VIII Page — 127- 128 : DD 13-03-2002. Page 3-4).

HIRANYAGARBHA:

The principle, Hiranyagarbha is present in every individual. Hiranya

means gold. When the gold is mixed with other metals like copper, silver or

brass it loses its value, brilliance and identity. Hence it is difficult to distinguish

gold from copper, silver and brass. Similarly man’s heart, which is Hiranmaya

is losing its brilliance, value and identity on account of association with

vishaya vasanas (sensual desires). Consequently it is impossible to

ascertain whether one is a human being or an animal or a devil or demon.

There is no love at all in human beings today. Life devoid of love is a devil’s

life. Man is leading the life of demon unaware of path of truth, righteousness,

peace and love. God has not created creatures such as devils and evil

spirits. These are creations of man (S.S.S Mar 99, P-57.)

SRI SATHYA SAI BABA - LINGODHBHAVA MOORTHY

(LINGODHBHAVAM):

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba presently in Prasanthi Nilayam is

manifestation of Shiva Shakti Swaroopa. He is also Prema Swaroopa and

enunciated love and compassion are tools for liberation. Sri Sathya Sai

Baba used to bring out Lingas on every Maha Shivarathri Day and stopped

for a period of two decades. But in the year 1999 to 2004 on Maha-

Shivarathri day, Baba brought out Lingas from His mouth. Lord Shiva appears

in these Lingas. On the Maha-Shivarathri day of 2003 with a request

and prayer of a devotee Bhagawan Baba created a Golden Lingam with

just wave of hand and in the night, another Golden Lingam ejected from the

mouth. This type of Shiva lingam created Bhagawan Baba says is “Putree

Lingam”. It signifies the entire creation holds within it, the basis of all

creation (S & M — P. 171).

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On 18th February 2004 i.e., MAHA SHIVARATHRI day, around

6 p.m . Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, brought out orally a Golden Lingam,

a few minutes later brought out two more lingas and displayed to all the

devotees gathered. They are disperising light all around. He later described

about these lingas “ They are symbol or sign of the Lord shiva and His

manifestation. They are solid, gold and contain copper, silver, lead and uranium

and other metals. The Cosmic lingas i.e., ATMA LINGAS present in HIM

and also such lingas are in all human beings but the latter is not aware of

their presence in the body. The cosmic rays from the lingas travel in the

north direction from Prashanti Nilayam and the cosmic rays manifest as

more shiva lingas in areas they spread or pass in due course of time.

Sri Sathya Sai Baba is a Lingodbhava Moorthy. In His Maha-

Shivarathri discourse He proclaimed that in Shiridhi Sai Avatara He swallowed

these lingas and bringing out those lingas in this Avatar and further

emphasised that those who witnessed the celestial Miracle will not

have another birth. Thus Shiva is a protector of the Universe, showing

the path of truth, dharma and the people get liberated from the cycle of

births and rebirths and finally merge with Him which is the goal of human

life. He said that He lost three tons of weight as the lingas emerging from

the body and His body became light.

PANCHARAMALU:

Pancharamalu are FIVE shiva linga pilgrimages, present in the

Andhra Pradesh of India. The area enclosed in the other three shiva linga

pilgrimage temples viz., srikalahasthi, srisailam and Draksharamam is called

“TRILINGA DESAM” and the people are known as “TRILINGALU”

and gradually changed to “TELENGANA” and prestently as “TELUGU

PEOPLE”. These five shiva linga temples are present in the trilinga desam

are :

NAME OF LINGA PLACE DISTRICT STATE

AAMARARAMAM AMARAVATI GUNTUR ANDHRAPRADESH

BHIMARAMAM BHIMAVARAM WEST GODAVARI ANDHRAPRADESH

KSHIRARAMAM PALAKOLLU WEST GODAVARI ANDHRAPRADESH

DRAKSHARAMAM DRAKSHARAMAM EAST GODAVARI ANDHRAPRADESH

KUMARARAMAM SAMALKOTA EAST GODAVARI ANDHRAPRADESH

The puranic story (Spiritual scriptures) was sri subramanya swami,

second son of shiva and parvati, killed Tarakasura a demon in a war among

manifestation of His, which is the concrete presentation of His play, His

potentiality and His POWER, His Shakthi Atmika Swarupam, the

supreme which became the shiva and shakthi the latent and patent. The

base has a horizontal super structure over which the cylindrical linga is

placed. The Base is Sathyam, the structure over it is Sivam and the

linga is Sundaram. One is the flower, the second is the perfume and the

third is the wind, the formless that wafts the fragrance which is the symbol

of auspiciousness (mangalam), which is Sivam, Sathyam or truth is the

basis on which the universe and all that is implied rests. In short the message,

the building Sivam conveying is that man is the embodiment of Sathyam,

Sivam and Sundaram and it will call on to live upto that glory. (S.S.S Vol

VIII Page — 127- 128 : DD 13-03-2002. Page 3-4).

HIRANYAGARBHA:

The principle, Hiranyagarbha is present in every individual. Hiranya

means gold. When the gold is mixed with other metals like copper, silver or

brass it loses its value, brilliance and identity. Hence it is difficult to distinguish

gold from copper, silver and brass. Similarly man’s heart, which is Hiranmaya

is losing its brilliance, value and identity on account of association with

vishaya vasanas (sensual desires). Consequently it is impossible to

ascertain whether one is a human being or an animal or a devil or demon.

There is no love at all in human beings today. Life devoid of love is a devil’s

life. Man is leading the life of demon unaware of path of truth, righteousness,

peace and love. God has not created creatures such as devils and evil

spirits. These are creations of man (S.S.S Mar 99, P-57.)

SRI SATHYA SAI BABA - LINGODHBHAVA MOORTHY

(LINGODHBHAVAM):

Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba presently in Prasanthi Nilayam is

manifestation of Shiva Shakti Swaroopa. He is also Prema Swaroopa and

enunciated love and compassion are tools for liberation. Sri Sathya Sai

Baba used to bring out Lingas on every Maha Shivarathri Day and stopped

for a period of two decades. But in the year 1999 to 2004 on Maha-

Shivarathri day, Baba brought out Lingas from His mouth. Lord Shiva appears

in these Lingas. On the Maha-Shivarathri day of 2003 with a request

and prayer of a devotee Bhagawan Baba created a Golden Lingam with

just wave of hand and in the night, another Golden Lingam ejected from the

mouth. This type of Shiva lingam created Bhagawan Baba says is “Putree

Lingam”. It signifies the entire creation holds within it, the basis of all

creation (S & M — P. 171).

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3. KSHIRARAMAM:

It is the third among the PANCHARAMAMS present in the town

PALAKOLLU, WEST GODAVARI distrist of Andhra pradesh and about

20 kms from Bhimavaram and 2kms from palakollu town.

KSHIRARAMAM means milk lake. The linga is 8 inches heigh. The name

(pallakollu) is attained as shiva the lord of kailasa during his sojourns touched

the earth in that place with trident(three pronged weapon) and milk collected

around that area in a pond. Trains and buses are available from all places in

Andhra pradesh.

4. DRAKSHARAMAM: (BHIMESWARA SWAMI)

It is the fourth among the pancharamas and located in the village

DRAKSHARAMAM on the bank of the river Godavari near kotipalli of

East godavari district of Andhra pradesh. The height of linga is 15feet. Steps

are present from the base (ground floor) to the top of the lingam. The consort

of BHIMESWARA SWAMI is MANIKA DEVI one of the Asthashakthi

peetas (eight important female goddesses). The puranic story was that

Daksha ( son of (Brahma) a great sage performed yagna here many times

hence known as DRAKSHARAMAM also reputed as DAKSHINA

KASI(south kasi). During 11th to 15th centuries Chalukya, Kakateeya and

Reddy dynasties (kings) ruled DRAKSHARAMAM and the pilgrimage

attained the highest popularity. The great and well known faith is, those who

visit offer prayers will get rid of all sins and attain moksham (liberation).

5. KUMARARAMAM:

It is the last among the PANCHARAMAS present in the small

town SAMALKOT (Chalikya Bhimavaram) 10kms from Kakinada of East

godavari district, Andhra pradesh. From 892 - 922 AD Chalikya kings ruled

the area and reconstructed and renovated the temple in all aspects and

because financially sound as chalikya donated number of villages surrounding

the temple thus became very popular in Andhra pradesh state. It is also

called CHALIKYA BHIMESWARUDU as chalikyas renovated. Kumara

swami, son of shiva and parvathi installed the lingam hence attained

KUMARARAMAM. The linga is 20 feet heigh. BALATRIPURA

SUNDARI is consort of BHIMA LINGESWARUDU (and this temple is

situated near by kakinada town). DRAKSHARAMAM and

KUMARARAMAM are similar type of constructions. In the Pithapuram

village Chalikya kings Sasanas ( rulings) reveal the period between 9th and

10th centuries.

devas i.e. heavenly and divine gods (celestials) and demons and He cut the

Atma linga (given by shiva to Tarakasura) into five pieces and these were

scattered in the “TRILINGA DESA” manifesting as shiva lingas in the

places described. These are SWAYAMBHOO SHIVA LINGAS (lord

shiva himself manifested as shiva lingas) and prestently called

“PANCHARAMALU”.

AMARARAMAM:

It is present in the Amaravati Village of Guntur District of AP, 25kms from

Guntur town and transport is mainly by buses. The lingam is also called

AMARAESWARA SWAMI and stands as the first of pancharamas. The

goddess DEVEERI RAJYALAKSHMI is consort of Amaraveshwar swami.

During sixth centuary it was ruled by SATAVAHANA kings and Amaravathi

as capital. The satavahanas basked in the glory of the temple during their

rule. The savatahana kings, (dynasty) encouraged Buddhism though not

followed but Buddhism relics are still existing even today. Nagarjuna a

buddhist saint established Nagarjuna Bhoudha University.

Presently, the height of the lingam is fifteen feet but prior to this it

was small in size. It was growing slowly and the devotees not knowing to

arrest its growth, took a long thick iron nail and with an iron hammer hit

hard on the top and it stopped growing. The depression and iron nail marks

on the top lingam and the marks of old bleeding blood on its sides are seen

even today. The base of lingam known as Brahma bhaga is on the ground

floor and top present in the first floor or upstairs. The abhisekham (pouring

water on the lingam chanting mantras) pooja (offering flowers and praying)

and other rituals are performed on the top of the lingam in the first floor.

The name AMARAESWARA LINGAM is acquired as Indra the

god of heavens performed meditation and prayed regularly hence it is known

amareswara lingam/ amareswara swami.

2. BHIMARAMAM (SOMARAMAM, SOMESWARA LINGAM):

The temple is present in the Gunipudi village nearby Bhimavaram

town of west godavari district of the Andhra pradesh state. The lingam is

called SOMESWARA LINGAM and the colour of lingam is a mixture of

black and white. The moon god is known also as SOMESWARA and he

established the lingam and hence known as SOMESWARA LINGAM.

The moon god waxes and wanes fortnightly hence the colour changes

manifest on the linga as per puranic (old spiritual scripture) stories. It is

connected by buses and trains with all places of Andhra Pradesh.

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3. KSHIRARAMAM:

It is the third among the PANCHARAMAMS present in the town

PALAKOLLU, WEST GODAVARI distrist of Andhra pradesh and about

20 kms from Bhimavaram and 2kms from palakollu town.

KSHIRARAMAM means milk lake. The linga is 8 inches heigh. The name

(pallakollu) is attained as shiva the lord of kailasa during his sojourns touched

the earth in that place with trident(three pronged weapon) and milk collected

around that area in a pond. Trains and buses are available from all places in

Andhra pradesh.

4. DRAKSHARAMAM: (BHIMESWARA SWAMI)

It is the fourth among the pancharamas and located in the village

DRAKSHARAMAM on the bank of the river Godavari near kotipalli of

East godavari district of Andhra pradesh. The height of linga is 15feet. Steps

are present from the base (ground floor) to the top of the lingam. The consort

of BHIMESWARA SWAMI is MANIKA DEVI one of the Asthashakthi

peetas (eight important female goddesses). The puranic story was that

Daksha ( son of (Brahma) a great sage performed yagna here many times

hence known as DRAKSHARAMAM also reputed as DAKSHINA

KASI(south kasi). During 11th to 15th centuries Chalukya, Kakateeya and

Reddy dynasties (kings) ruled DRAKSHARAMAM and the pilgrimage

attained the highest popularity. The great and well known faith is, those who

visit offer prayers will get rid of all sins and attain moksham (liberation).

5. KUMARARAMAM:

It is the last among the PANCHARAMAS present in the small

town SAMALKOT (Chalikya Bhimavaram) 10kms from Kakinada of East

godavari district, Andhra pradesh. From 892 - 922 AD Chalikya kings ruled

the area and reconstructed and renovated the temple in all aspects and

because financially sound as chalikya donated number of villages surrounding

the temple thus became very popular in Andhra pradesh state. It is also

called CHALIKYA BHIMESWARUDU as chalikyas renovated. Kumara

swami, son of shiva and parvathi installed the lingam hence attained

KUMARARAMAM. The linga is 20 feet heigh. BALATRIPURA

SUNDARI is consort of BHIMA LINGESWARUDU (and this temple is

situated near by kakinada town). DRAKSHARAMAM and

KUMARARAMAM are similar type of constructions. In the Pithapuram

village Chalikya kings Sasanas ( rulings) reveal the period between 9th and

10th centuries.

devas i.e. heavenly and divine gods (celestials) and demons and He cut the

Atma linga (given by shiva to Tarakasura) into five pieces and these were

scattered in the “TRILINGA DESA” manifesting as shiva lingas in the

places described. These are SWAYAMBHOO SHIVA LINGAS (lord

shiva himself manifested as shiva lingas) and prestently called

“PANCHARAMALU”.

AMARARAMAM:

It is present in the Amaravati Village of Guntur District of AP, 25kms from

Guntur town and transport is mainly by buses. The lingam is also called

AMARAESWARA SWAMI and stands as the first of pancharamas. The

goddess DEVEERI RAJYALAKSHMI is consort of Amaraveshwar swami.

During sixth centuary it was ruled by SATAVAHANA kings and Amaravathi

as capital. The satavahanas basked in the glory of the temple during their

rule. The savatahana kings, (dynasty) encouraged Buddhism though not

followed but Buddhism relics are still existing even today. Nagarjuna a

buddhist saint established Nagarjuna Bhoudha University.

Presently, the height of the lingam is fifteen feet but prior to this it

was small in size. It was growing slowly and the devotees not knowing to

arrest its growth, took a long thick iron nail and with an iron hammer hit

hard on the top and it stopped growing. The depression and iron nail marks

on the top lingam and the marks of old bleeding blood on its sides are seen

even today. The base of lingam known as Brahma bhaga is on the ground

floor and top present in the first floor or upstairs. The abhisekham (pouring

water on the lingam chanting mantras) pooja (offering flowers and praying)

and other rituals are performed on the top of the lingam in the first floor.

The name AMARAESWARA LINGAM is acquired as Indra the

god of heavens performed meditation and prayed regularly hence it is known

amareswara lingam/ amareswara swami.

2. BHIMARAMAM (SOMARAMAM, SOMESWARA LINGAM):

The temple is present in the Gunipudi village nearby Bhimavaram

town of west godavari district of the Andhra pradesh state. The lingam is

called SOMESWARA LINGAM and the colour of lingam is a mixture of

black and white. The moon god is known also as SOMESWARA and he

established the lingam and hence known as SOMESWARA LINGAM.

The moon god waxes and wanes fortnightly hence the colour changes

manifest on the linga as per puranic (old spiritual scripture) stories. It is

connected by buses and trains with all places of Andhra Pradesh.

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LINGAM PANCHA PLACE STATE

BHOOTA

1. Prudhvi Lingam Earth Kanchi Tamil Nadu

(Sand) (80kms

From

Chennai)

2. Jala Lingam Water Jambu Tamil Nadu

(Water always Keswaram

seaps around (Tiruvankkaval Near

the Lingam. Tiruchunapalli)

River Kaveri is nearby)

3. Tejo Lingam Fire Aruna Chalam. Tamil Nadu

(The Goddess (Tiruvannamali)

Parvati performed

intense meditation

here and thus became

shiva’s consort)

4. Vayu Lingam Wind Srikalahasti AndhraPradesh

(a spider, snake and (Chittoor Dist)

elephant adored the

lord every day

competitively and

ultimately all the three

got liberated by shiva‘s

grace.)

5. Aakaasa Lingam Sound Chidambaram Tamil Nadu

(Shiva temple and

Vishnu temples are

present in the same

compound one behind

another. Chidambaram

is 80kms from Chennai.)

PANCHABHOOTA LINGAS

SHIVA LINGAM represents a manifestation of SHIVA. Sri Sathya

Sai Baba is the manifestation of SHIVA and SHAKTI i.e., samkalpa and

action and he is the second of SAI avataras. He creates and brings out the

SHIVALINGAMS from the mouth on the Maha Shivarathri Day. The

SHIVALINGAM contains the whole universe including PANCHA

BHOOTAS i.e., AAKASHA (ETHER), WIND,WATER,FIRE and EARTH

and possess full control on them. SRI SHIRIDI SAI BABA (SHIVA

SWAROOPA) and SRI SATHYA SAI BABA (SHIVA SAKTHI

SWAROOPA) exercised their control over hurricanes and storms during

their periods.

THE PANCHABHOOTAS are manifested as SHIVA LINGAS

in various places in South India and these attained high religious and spiritual

importance. The following are their location in South India.

Love all, Serve all

Help Ever, Hurt Never

W....... Watch your words,

A ....... Watch your actions,

T ........ Watch your thoughts,

C ....... Watch your character,

H ....... Watch your heart.

Give Love to God,

God will Love You.

God is Love,

Love is God,

Live in Love.

Truth is what I teach,

Righteousnes is what I do,

Peace is what I am,

Love is My self,

You are Mine and I am yours.

Hands that help or serve is

more holier that the lips that pray.

- Baba

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LINGAM PANCHA PLACE STATE

BHOOTA

1. Prudhvi Lingam Earth Kanchi Tamil Nadu

(Sand) (80kms

From

Chennai)

2. Jala Lingam Water Jambu Tamil Nadu

(Water always Keswaram

seaps around (Tiruvankkaval Near

the Lingam. Tiruchunapalli)

River Kaveri is nearby)

3. Tejo Lingam Fire Aruna Chalam. Tamil Nadu

(The Goddess (Tiruvannamali)

Parvati performed

intense meditation

here and thus became

shiva’s consort)

4. Vayu Lingam Wind Srikalahasti AndhraPradesh

(a spider, snake and (Chittoor Dist)

elephant adored the

lord every day

competitively and

ultimately all the three

got liberated by shiva‘s

grace.)

5. Aakaasa Lingam Sound Chidambaram Tamil Nadu

(Shiva temple and

Vishnu temples are

present in the same

compound one behind

another. Chidambaram

is 80kms from Chennai.)

PANCHABHOOTA LINGAS

SHIVA LINGAM represents a manifestation of SHIVA. Sri Sathya

Sai Baba is the manifestation of SHIVA and SHAKTI i.e., samkalpa and

action and he is the second of SAI avataras. He creates and brings out the

SHIVALINGAMS from the mouth on the Maha Shivarathri Day. The

SHIVALINGAM contains the whole universe including PANCHA

BHOOTAS i.e., AAKASHA (ETHER), WIND,WATER,FIRE and EARTH

and possess full control on them. SRI SHIRIDI SAI BABA (SHIVA

SWAROOPA) and SRI SATHYA SAI BABA (SHIVA SAKTHI

SWAROOPA) exercised their control over hurricanes and storms during

their periods.

THE PANCHABHOOTAS are manifested as SHIVA LINGAS

in various places in South India and these attained high religious and spiritual

importance. The following are their location in South India.

Love all, Serve all

Help Ever, Hurt Never

W....... Watch your words,

A ....... Watch your actions,

T ........ Watch your thoughts,

C ....... Watch your character,

H ....... Watch your heart.

Give Love to God,

God will Love You.

God is Love,

Love is God,

Live in Love.

Truth is what I teach,

Righteousnes is what I do,

Peace is what I am,

Love is My self,

You are Mine and I am yours.

Hands that help or serve is

more holier that the lips that pray.

- Baba

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Him at ‘Prabhasa’ and ‘Chandra’ should seek blessings, to be freed from

the curse. Accordingly, ‘Chandra’ prayed to Lord Shiva, in Mrutyunjaya

form, uttering the Mrutyunjaya mantra ten crore times. Lord Mrutyunjaya

appeared before him and said ‘Chandra, I am pleased with your prayers.

You are blessed and are free from your ‘Kshaya Vyadhi’, and you will

be immortal. But, during the first fortnight in a month (Hindu calendar) you

gradually reduce day by day, and in the second fortnight, your Kaanthi

(Tejas, brightness) increases gradually, and you become full moon. It shall

be so from now on.

‘Chandra’ praised Lord Shiva and appealed, “Oh Lord

Mrutyunjaya, grant me a boon. I want the Lord with the Mother Parvathi

to stay here, for protection and care of the Universe”.

The Lord fulfilled the desire and thus Somnath Jyothirlingam, with

Divine Mother Parvathi, manifested in ‘Prabhasa’. ‘Chandra’, also known

as Soma or Somudu, believed Shiva as his protector and benefactor, and

is also known as Somanath or Somanathudu. Those who seek His Darshan

and pray Him, win His Grace and blessings and get liberated (Moksha).

Aum Tat Sat !

There is only one religion,

the religion of humanity,

There is only one caste,

the caste of humanity,

There is only one language,

the language of heart,

There is only one God

and He is omnipresent.

- Baba

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Saurastradese Visadethi Ramye,

Jyotirmayam Chandra Kala Vatamsam !

Bhakti Pradanaya Krupavatheernam

Tham Somanadham, Saranam Prapadhye !!

Somanatha Jyotirlinga is situated on the sea shore in the Kathiawada

of Gujrat State. It is popularly known as ‘Prabhasa Jyotirlingam’ and the

place is connected by buses from Ahmedabad. The train route is

Ahmedabad, Rajakot and Veervul. From Veeravul to Somanath buses ply

(160 Kms).

Dakshaprajapathi, a great sage, son of Brahma, had twenty seven

daughters, and all were given in marriage to Moon Lord ‘Chandra’. But

Chandra bestowed his love and care only on ‘Rohini’, amongst all. The

other daughters felt dejected and apprised their father of the fact. ‘Daksha’

advised his son-in-law, ‘Chandra’ many a time to mend his ways, but

‘Chandra’ did not heed to the advice. Having no alternative, ‘Daksha’

cursed ‘Chandra’ to suffer from ‘Kshaya’ (Deterioration of Kala, Tejas/

degenerative disease). As a result of the curse, ‘Chandra’ who bestows

coolness and pleasant environment to the universe, could not do so, and

consequently it started suffering from heat. Indra and other celestials and

sages, like ‘Vashista’ sought Brahma’s advice. Brahma directed the

assembly to go to ‘Mrutyunjaya’, the immortal Lord Shiva, and worship

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Him at ‘Prabhasa’ and ‘Chandra’ should seek blessings, to be freed from

the curse. Accordingly, ‘Chandra’ prayed to Lord Shiva, in Mrutyunjaya

form, uttering the Mrutyunjaya mantra ten crore times. Lord Mrutyunjaya

appeared before him and said ‘Chandra, I am pleased with your prayers.

You are blessed and are free from your ‘Kshaya Vyadhi’, and you will

be immortal. But, during the first fortnight in a month (Hindu calendar) you

gradually reduce day by day, and in the second fortnight, your Kaanthi

(Tejas, brightness) increases gradually, and you become full moon. It shall

be so from now on.

‘Chandra’ praised Lord Shiva and appealed, “Oh Lord

Mrutyunjaya, grant me a boon. I want the Lord with the Mother Parvathi

to stay here, for protection and care of the Universe”.

The Lord fulfilled the desire and thus Somnath Jyothirlingam, with

Divine Mother Parvathi, manifested in ‘Prabhasa’. ‘Chandra’, also known

as Soma or Somudu, believed Shiva as his protector and benefactor, and

is also known as Somanath or Somanathudu. Those who seek His Darshan

and pray Him, win His Grace and blessings and get liberated (Moksha).

Aum Tat Sat !

There is only one religion,

the religion of humanity,

There is only one caste,

the caste of humanity,

There is only one language,

the language of heart,

There is only one God

and He is omnipresent.

- Baba

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Saurastradese Visadethi Ramye,

Jyotirmayam Chandra Kala Vatamsam !

Bhakti Pradanaya Krupavatheernam

Tham Somanadham, Saranam Prapadhye !!

Somanatha Jyotirlinga is situated on the sea shore in the Kathiawada

of Gujrat State. It is popularly known as ‘Prabhasa Jyotirlingam’ and the

place is connected by buses from Ahmedabad. The train route is

Ahmedabad, Rajakot and Veervul. From Veeravul to Somanath buses ply

(160 Kms).

Dakshaprajapathi, a great sage, son of Brahma, had twenty seven

daughters, and all were given in marriage to Moon Lord ‘Chandra’. But

Chandra bestowed his love and care only on ‘Rohini’, amongst all. The

other daughters felt dejected and apprised their father of the fact. ‘Daksha’

advised his son-in-law, ‘Chandra’ many a time to mend his ways, but

‘Chandra’ did not heed to the advice. Having no alternative, ‘Daksha’

cursed ‘Chandra’ to suffer from ‘Kshaya’ (Deterioration of Kala, Tejas/

degenerative disease). As a result of the curse, ‘Chandra’ who bestows

coolness and pleasant environment to the universe, could not do so, and

consequently it started suffering from heat. Indra and other celestials and

sages, like ‘Vashista’ sought Brahma’s advice. Brahma directed the

assembly to go to ‘Mrutyunjaya’, the immortal Lord Shiva, and worship

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SRI MAHAKALESWARA LINGAM

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Avinthi Kaayam Viheethavatharam,

Muktiprada anayacha Sajjanam !

Akalamruthya Parirakshnardham,

Vandemahakala Mahasuresam !!

Sri Mahakaleswara Lingam is in ‘Avanthikapuri’, presently known

as ‘Ujjain’, by the side of the river, Sifra, and about 150 Kms from Bhopal,

on the Bhopal-Indore route, in the Madhya Pradesh. Buses plying between

Bhopal and Indore, pass through Ujjain, and Ujjain town is connected by

train from Bhopal (Secunderabad - Delhi route) and buses or train service

is also available from Indore to Ujjain.

King Chandrasena was ruling Ujjain Kingdom, and the king as

well as the people were devoted to Lord Shiva. The King daily offered

prayers to a Shiva Lingam with Bilva leaves (dear to Shiva) and flowers,

and the ritual was a delight to all. One day, a five year old boy ‘Srikarudu’

witnessed it and was delighted. He further resolved to do it every day.

Next day, he gathered a small stone, representing Shiva Lingam, bilva

leaves and flowers, and started praying. His mother called him, as it was

time for food. But the boy did not budge and was intensely praying. The

mother became angry, snatched the stone and threw it far off. The tender

boy was crying but still praying. Exhausted, he fell down senseless. Shiva

having heard his intense devotion, created a beautiful temple with a

splendorous Shiva Lingam in the middle. After some time the boy recovered

and was surprised to see the temple before him with the dazzling Lingam,

and praised the Lord. The news spread in the town and his mother came

crying to the temple and embraced the child. The King and others also

followed. Later the Devas (celestials) appeared and said. “O King, and

SRI MALLIKARJUNA JYOTIRLINGAM

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Sri Saila Sange Vibhdhathi Sange,

Thuladri Thungeapi Muda-Vasantham !

Thamarjunam, Mallika Poorva Mekam

Namame Samsara Samudra Sethum !!

Sri Mallikarjuna Jyotirlingam and His consort Brahmarambika Devi

represent the Lord Shiva and Parvathi, the Universal Couple. It is presently

located on the mountain top Sri Sailam on the bank of the river Krishna,

near a village, Dornal, Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh. It is connected

by Buses from all the cities in the Andhra Pradesh , the nearest Railway

station is Markapur. The buses takes three hours to travel from the foot of

the hill to the temple. It is also known as Dakshina Kasi, (Southern Varanasi)

and is 60 Kms from Dornal Village, surrounding the Sri Sailam mountain.

The top of the temple is visible, as the bus travels towards the temple.

Those who see the top of the temple, even from a distance, the popular

belief is that, they are rid from all sins and blessed with liberation from the

birth and death (Mukti)

The Puranic story was that Gajasura, a demon, meditated on Lord

Shiva and the Lord pleased with his devotion gave Darshan with Parvathi.

The demon was overjoyed, praised the Divine couple and as a boon,

sought that they may be manifested in Linga Form and Bhramarambika

Devi. They granted his wish. Sri Rama, while returning from Lanka, after

vanquishing Ravana, offered prayers to the DIVINE Couple and then left

for Ayodhya.

Aun Tat Sat!

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Avinthi Kaayam Viheethavatharam,

Muktiprada anayacha Sajjanam !

Akalamruthya Parirakshnardham,

Vandemahakala Mahasuresam !!

Sri Mahakaleswara Lingam is in ‘Avanthikapuri’, presently known

as ‘Ujjain’, by the side of the river, Sifra, and about 150 Kms from Bhopal,

on the Bhopal-Indore route, in the Madhya Pradesh. Buses plying between

Bhopal and Indore, pass through Ujjain, and Ujjain town is connected by

train from Bhopal (Secunderabad - Delhi route) and buses or train service

is also available from Indore to Ujjain.

King Chandrasena was ruling Ujjain Kingdom, and the king as

well as the people were devoted to Lord Shiva. The King daily offered

prayers to a Shiva Lingam with Bilva leaves (dear to Shiva) and flowers,

and the ritual was a delight to all. One day, a five year old boy ‘Srikarudu’

witnessed it and was delighted. He further resolved to do it every day.

Next day, he gathered a small stone, representing Shiva Lingam, bilva

leaves and flowers, and started praying. His mother called him, as it was

time for food. But the boy did not budge and was intensely praying. The

mother became angry, snatched the stone and threw it far off. The tender

boy was crying but still praying. Exhausted, he fell down senseless. Shiva

having heard his intense devotion, created a beautiful temple with a

splendorous Shiva Lingam in the middle. After some time the boy recovered

and was surprised to see the temple before him with the dazzling Lingam,

and praised the Lord. The news spread in the town and his mother came

crying to the temple and embraced the child. The King and others also

followed. Later the Devas (celestials) appeared and said. “O King, and

SRI MALLIKARJUNA JYOTIRLINGAM

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Sri Saila Sange Vibhdhathi Sange,

Thuladri Thungeapi Muda-Vasantham !

Thamarjunam, Mallika Poorva Mekam

Namame Samsara Samudra Sethum !!

Sri Mallikarjuna Jyotirlingam and His consort Brahmarambika Devi

represent the Lord Shiva and Parvathi, the Universal Couple. It is presently

located on the mountain top Sri Sailam on the bank of the river Krishna,

near a village, Dornal, Kurnool District of Andhra Pradesh. It is connected

by Buses from all the cities in the Andhra Pradesh , the nearest Railway

station is Markapur. The buses takes three hours to travel from the foot of

the hill to the temple. It is also known as Dakshina Kasi, (Southern Varanasi)

and is 60 Kms from Dornal Village, surrounding the Sri Sailam mountain.

The top of the temple is visible, as the bus travels towards the temple.

Those who see the top of the temple, even from a distance, the popular

belief is that, they are rid from all sins and blessed with liberation from the

birth and death (Mukti)

The Puranic story was that Gajasura, a demon, meditated on Lord

Shiva and the Lord pleased with his devotion gave Darshan with Parvathi.

The demon was overjoyed, praised the Divine couple and as a boon,

sought that they may be manifested in Linga Form and Bhramarambika

Devi. They granted his wish. Sri Rama, while returning from Lanka, after

vanquishing Ravana, offered prayers to the DIVINE Couple and then left

for Ayodhya.

Aun Tat Sat!

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Kaverikaa Narmadayoh Pavitre

Samagame Sajjana Tharanaya !

Sadaiva Mandhathrupure Vasantham

Omkarameesam Siva Meka Meede !!

Sri Omkareswara and Sri Amareswara Lingas, though two in

number, are still called by one name, “Omkareswara Lingam”.

Omkareswara is 80 Kms from Indore. Buses and Taxies are main transport.

The Omkareswar road Railway station is in the Kachiguda and Ajmer

route and the temple is 10 Kms from Omkareswar railway station. The

temples are situated on the banks of river Narmada. The river divides into

two rivulets and encircles a mountain called Mandhatha. The place is

called Mandhathapuri or Shivapuri. Mandhatha, a King ruled it. The

Omkareswara and Amareswara Lingas are located on the south and north

of the mountain, respectively.

The Vindhya Mountain meditated on Shiva. Shiva appeared and

blessed him. Vindhya prayed that He should reside on the mountain with

His Consort. The benevolent Lord granted his wish. Thus, Sri

Omkareswara and Sri Amareswara Lingas were emerged. According to

Puranas, those who take bath in the sacred Narmada river, have Darshan

of the Lingas, pray and offer yellow grains (yellow gram) on the full moon

day of Karthika Masam (Hindu Calendar) are free from mundane

attachments, cross the sea of Samsara (Mundane world) and ultimately

merge with Shiva.

Aum Tat Sat!

the people of Avanthikapuri, the boy is a great soul, as sages even after

years of meditation could not achieve Shiva’s Grace, but the tender boy

achieved the temple with manifestation of Jyotirlingam. The boy will be

born as ‘Nanda Gopaludu’, a Divine incarnation of Mahavishnu in the

Dwaparayuga”.

Another story was also narrated, regarding manifestation of the

Lingam. A pious Brahmin living in Avanthikapuri was praying to Lord

Shiva intensely for Moksha. A demon ‘Dhushana” was living in the place

and obtained great strength, meditation on the Creator, Brahma. Using his

demonic qualities and physical strength, he started harassing people, killing

sages and destroying Homas (sacred fires). The Lord Shiva appeared

and opening his Third Eye (Trinetra), reduced the demon to ashes. His

manifested Himself in the form Linga and stayed in that place, for protection

from the evil. Hence, the Lingam was known as Sri Mahakaleswara

Lingam. It is said that a Darshan of Sri Mahakaleswara Lingam bestows

liberation to the people.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Kaverikaa Narmadayoh Pavitre

Samagame Sajjana Tharanaya !

Sadaiva Mandhathrupure Vasantham

Omkarameesam Siva Meka Meede !!

Sri Omkareswara and Sri Amareswara Lingas, though two in

number, are still called by one name, “Omkareswara Lingam”.

Omkareswara is 80 Kms from Indore. Buses and Taxies are main transport.

The Omkareswar road Railway station is in the Kachiguda and Ajmer

route and the temple is 10 Kms from Omkareswar railway station. The

temples are situated on the banks of river Narmada. The river divides into

two rivulets and encircles a mountain called Mandhatha. The place is

called Mandhathapuri or Shivapuri. Mandhatha, a King ruled it. The

Omkareswara and Amareswara Lingas are located on the south and north

of the mountain, respectively.

The Vindhya Mountain meditated on Shiva. Shiva appeared and

blessed him. Vindhya prayed that He should reside on the mountain with

His Consort. The benevolent Lord granted his wish. Thus, Sri

Omkareswara and Sri Amareswara Lingas were emerged. According to

Puranas, those who take bath in the sacred Narmada river, have Darshan

of the Lingas, pray and offer yellow grains (yellow gram) on the full moon

day of Karthika Masam (Hindu Calendar) are free from mundane

attachments, cross the sea of Samsara (Mundane world) and ultimately

merge with Shiva.

Aum Tat Sat!

the people of Avanthikapuri, the boy is a great soul, as sages even after

years of meditation could not achieve Shiva’s Grace, but the tender boy

achieved the temple with manifestation of Jyotirlingam. The boy will be

born as ‘Nanda Gopaludu’, a Divine incarnation of Mahavishnu in the

Dwaparayuga”.

Another story was also narrated, regarding manifestation of the

Lingam. A pious Brahmin living in Avanthikapuri was praying to Lord

Shiva intensely for Moksha. A demon ‘Dhushana” was living in the place

and obtained great strength, meditation on the Creator, Brahma. Using his

demonic qualities and physical strength, he started harassing people, killing

sages and destroying Homas (sacred fires). The Lord Shiva appeared

and opening his Third Eye (Trinetra), reduced the demon to ashes. His

manifested Himself in the form Linga and stayed in that place, for protection

from the evil. Hence, the Lingam was known as Sri Mahakaleswara

Lingam. It is said that a Darshan of Sri Mahakaleswara Lingam bestows

liberation to the people.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Yamye Sadamge nagarethiramye

Vibhushitangam Vividheischa Bhogai !

Sadbhakti Mukti Predamesa Mekam

Sri Naganadham Saranam Prapadye !!The Nageswara Lingam is located about 25 kms. from Dwarakapuri,

in the Gujarat State, and manifested five to six thousand years ago.Dwarakapuri originally a small island in the Arabian Sea and it submergedduring the end of the Dwaparayuga. The present Dwarakapuri is on thecoast 20 Kms to Okha which can be reached through veeravul. FromAhmadabad, Delhi, Ujjain trains are available. Supriyudu a merchant livedin that place. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, praying daily andalways soaked with Shivanama Smarana (uttering the name of Shiva always).He was known for his selfless service, charity and philanthropy. He wasrespected by all.

Dakurudu, a demon, was also living in that place. The demondeveloped hatred towards Supriyudu and was planning to kill him. One day,Supriyudu left with other merchants, on a ship, to a far off place. Thedemon attacked the ship, captured and imprisoned them all. The demonpaid regular visits to the prison and found that all were praying to LordShiva regularly. He became angry, annoyed and threatened to kill them.Supriyudu, with equanimity of mind was praying intensely for the protectionof the other merchants and did not care least for himself. Lord Shiva waspleased with his prayers and gave him the Pasupathastram (a powerfuldivine weapon). With it Supriyudu killed Dakurudu and all other demons.Shiva the lord of magnanimity installed Himself, in the Linga form at thatplace for the welfare the universe.

Aum Tat Sat!

SRI VAIDYANATHA LINGAM

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Poorvothare Prajwalikanidhane

Sadavasantham girija Sametham !

Suraa asuraradhita Padapadmam

Sri Vaidyanatham Thamaham Namami !!

Santhal is a place near the Vaidyanatha dham, in the Bihar State,

where Sri Vaidyanatha Lingam was installed by Lord Shiva. Santhal is 21Kms from Vidyanath Dham and Buses and Autorikshaws are available.The Lingam is 30 cms in length, and a depression is present on the top of it.It is a popular belief, even today, that the people, with faith who doAbhishekam with sacred river waters, get rid of all sins committed, andwhen associating with Sathsang (association with good and pious society)get freed from all Karmic actions, and when totally surrendered get liberated.

Ravana, the ruler of Sri Lanka, meditated on Shiva, near Kailasam,for many years and not getting Darshan, started chopping off, one after theother, his nine heads, and thus sacrificed them. When about to sacrifice histenth head, Shiva appeared, caught his hand, blessed him and granted boons.All the heads were restored and Ravana sought His Atma Lingam. Shivagranted his desire, gave His Atma lingam, on the condition that it should notbe kept on the earth, and install it in Lanka and pray daily. Ravana readilyconsented and was immensely happy. On the way, while carrying the Lingam,Sandhya time (daily Divine Prayer) approached. He found a small boy (noother than Lord Ganesh) and handed over to him the Lingam, and cautionedhim not to keep It on the ground, till he comes back. The boy could not bearthe increasing weight of the Lingam, cried, and before Ravana’s arrival,kept the Lingam on the ground. In spite of all his strength, Ravana failed tolift It from the ground. Ravana left the Atma lingam there, and put histhumb on the top of the Lingam. Thus the impression is seen even today inspite of thousands of years.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Yamye Sadamge nagarethiramye

Vibhushitangam Vividheischa Bhogai !

Sadbhakti Mukti Predamesa Mekam

Sri Naganadham Saranam Prapadye !!The Nageswara Lingam is located about 25 kms. from Dwarakapuri,

in the Gujarat State, and manifested five to six thousand years ago.Dwarakapuri originally a small island in the Arabian Sea and it submergedduring the end of the Dwaparayuga. The present Dwarakapuri is on thecoast 20 Kms to Okha which can be reached through veeravul. FromAhmadabad, Delhi, Ujjain trains are available. Supriyudu a merchant livedin that place. He was an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, praying daily andalways soaked with Shivanama Smarana (uttering the name of Shiva always).He was known for his selfless service, charity and philanthropy. He wasrespected by all.

Dakurudu, a demon, was also living in that place. The demondeveloped hatred towards Supriyudu and was planning to kill him. One day,Supriyudu left with other merchants, on a ship, to a far off place. Thedemon attacked the ship, captured and imprisoned them all. The demonpaid regular visits to the prison and found that all were praying to LordShiva regularly. He became angry, annoyed and threatened to kill them.Supriyudu, with equanimity of mind was praying intensely for the protectionof the other merchants and did not care least for himself. Lord Shiva waspleased with his prayers and gave him the Pasupathastram (a powerfuldivine weapon). With it Supriyudu killed Dakurudu and all other demons.Shiva the lord of magnanimity installed Himself, in the Linga form at thatplace for the welfare the universe.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Poorvothare Prajwalikanidhane

Sadavasantham girija Sametham !

Suraa asuraradhita Padapadmam

Sri Vaidyanatham Thamaham Namami !!

Santhal is a place near the Vaidyanatha dham, in the Bihar State,

where Sri Vaidyanatha Lingam was installed by Lord Shiva. Santhal is 21Kms from Vidyanath Dham and Buses and Autorikshaws are available.The Lingam is 30 cms in length, and a depression is present on the top of it.It is a popular belief, even today, that the people, with faith who doAbhishekam with sacred river waters, get rid of all sins committed, andwhen associating with Sathsang (association with good and pious society)get freed from all Karmic actions, and when totally surrendered get liberated.

Ravana, the ruler of Sri Lanka, meditated on Shiva, near Kailasam,for many years and not getting Darshan, started chopping off, one after theother, his nine heads, and thus sacrificed them. When about to sacrifice histenth head, Shiva appeared, caught his hand, blessed him and granted boons.All the heads were restored and Ravana sought His Atma Lingam. Shivagranted his desire, gave His Atma lingam, on the condition that it should notbe kept on the earth, and install it in Lanka and pray daily. Ravana readilyconsented and was immensely happy. On the way, while carrying the Lingam,Sandhya time (daily Divine Prayer) approached. He found a small boy (noother than Lord Ganesh) and handed over to him the Lingam, and cautionedhim not to keep It on the ground, till he comes back. The boy could not bearthe increasing weight of the Lingam, cried, and before Ravana’s arrival,kept the Lingam on the ground. In spite of all his strength, Ravana failed tolift It from the ground. Ravana left the Atma lingam there, and put histhumb on the top of the Lingam. Thus the impression is seen even today inspite of thousands of years.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Nara and Narayana (Arjuna and Krishna) performed meditation

on Lord Shiva, for years and also maditated standing on one leg, without

food. Appreciating their intense Thapas (meditation) Brahma, Maha Vishnu

and others gathered there. They appealed to Lord Shiva and Parvathi to

stay back on the mount. The Divine couple granted their wish.

Another story described in the spiritual texts is thus. In Dwapara

Yuga, after killing Kauravas and their army, in the Kurukshetra battle, the

Pandava princes felt guilty of sin. To atone the sin and get liberated from

it, they meditated on Lord Shiva, sitting on mount Kailasa. After a long

period, they found that the Lord had left Kailasam. They started searching

for Him. They found the Lord in the guise of a Cow at Rudra Prayag,

grazing with other cows. They chased the Cow but It went to the mount

Kedarnath and mixed with other cows. Bhima, the strongest among all

Pandavas ran after the cows and keeping one foot on Kedarnath and the

other on mount Badiri observed the cows. He identified the disguised

Cow, ran and caught hold of Its trunk strongly. But the forepart of the

Cow disappeared and only the distal part in his grip remained with him.

The Lord appreciated their intense and consistent devotion, gave Darshan,

blessed them and liberated them from the sin. They prayed to Lord Shiva

to install His form with Mother Parvathi in that place. The Divine Couple

readily obliged. The Kedarnath Lingam represents only the trunk of the

Bull, unlike other classical Jyotirlingas. It is a belief, that the forepart of the

Bull detached itself and formed a Lingam, which is in Khatmandu in Nepal

and known as Pasupathinath Lingam. Those who visit Kedarnath also

visit Pasupathinath and offer prayers to Lingam. Thus the pilgrims complete

the pilgrimage. Those who visit and pray at Kedarnath are bestowed with

divine wisdom and attain Moksha.

Aum Tat Sat!

KEDARNATHA LINGAM

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Mahadriparsweca Tate Ramantam

Sampoojya Manam Sathatham Munimdraih !

Surasurai yaksha Mahoragadyeh

Kedara Mesam Sivamekameede !!

The Kedarnath Jyothirlingam is located on the top of mount

Kedarnath, in the Himalayas. The route involves Delhi – Haridhwar,

Rushikesh, Gowri Kundh, from here the Pilgrims go on foot or by pony

and reach Kedarnath. The rivers, Mandakini and Alakananda are on the

western and eastern sides of the mountain respectively. Mandakini starts

from the feet of Lord Kedarnath. The two rivers join with each another at

Rudraprayag and the river Bhagirathi joins it at Devaprayag, and finally

the river Ganga is formed. Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba says that there

is no other river like Ganga, no song like Geeta and no mantra like Gayatri

(Divine prayer) . Thus Bhagavan Baba described the sanctity and purity

of the river Ganga. The scenario is delightful to the eye, with green forests

around and sides of mountains covered with ice, clouds touching the hills

and the rivers flowing gently and smoothly with clear water. This was a

rendezvous for sages, sadhus and seekers of truth.

The pilgrims, after crossing Rudraprayag and Devaprayag, trek to

reach the top of mount Kedarnath. The path is on one side of mount

Kedarnath and on the other side river Mandakini is flowing. The journey

is on foot, by pony or jola (chair with four legs which Sherpas carry).

After reaching the top of Kedarnath, the pilgrims, devoid of body

pains and stress and strain of the journey, enjoy the divine bliss.

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Nara and Narayana (Arjuna and Krishna) performed meditation

on Lord Shiva, for years and also maditated standing on one leg, without

food. Appreciating their intense Thapas (meditation) Brahma, Maha Vishnu

and others gathered there. They appealed to Lord Shiva and Parvathi to

stay back on the mount. The Divine couple granted their wish.

Another story described in the spiritual texts is thus. In Dwapara

Yuga, after killing Kauravas and their army, in the Kurukshetra battle, the

Pandava princes felt guilty of sin. To atone the sin and get liberated from

it, they meditated on Lord Shiva, sitting on mount Kailasa. After a long

period, they found that the Lord had left Kailasam. They started searching

for Him. They found the Lord in the guise of a Cow at Rudra Prayag,

grazing with other cows. They chased the Cow but It went to the mount

Kedarnath and mixed with other cows. Bhima, the strongest among all

Pandavas ran after the cows and keeping one foot on Kedarnath and the

other on mount Badiri observed the cows. He identified the disguised

Cow, ran and caught hold of Its trunk strongly. But the forepart of the

Cow disappeared and only the distal part in his grip remained with him.

The Lord appreciated their intense and consistent devotion, gave Darshan,

blessed them and liberated them from the sin. They prayed to Lord Shiva

to install His form with Mother Parvathi in that place. The Divine Couple

readily obliged. The Kedarnath Lingam represents only the trunk of the

Bull, unlike other classical Jyotirlingas. It is a belief, that the forepart of the

Bull detached itself and formed a Lingam, which is in Khatmandu in Nepal

and known as Pasupathinath Lingam. Those who visit Kedarnath also

visit Pasupathinath and offer prayers to Lingam. Thus the pilgrims complete

the pilgrimage. Those who visit and pray at Kedarnath are bestowed with

divine wisdom and attain Moksha.

Aum Tat Sat!

KEDARNATHA LINGAM

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Mahadriparsweca Tate Ramantam

Sampoojya Manam Sathatham Munimdraih !

Surasurai yaksha Mahoragadyeh

Kedara Mesam Sivamekameede !!

The Kedarnath Jyothirlingam is located on the top of mount

Kedarnath, in the Himalayas. The route involves Delhi – Haridhwar,

Rushikesh, Gowri Kundh, from here the Pilgrims go on foot or by pony

and reach Kedarnath. The rivers, Mandakini and Alakananda are on the

western and eastern sides of the mountain respectively. Mandakini starts

from the feet of Lord Kedarnath. The two rivers join with each another at

Rudraprayag and the river Bhagirathi joins it at Devaprayag, and finally

the river Ganga is formed. Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba says that there

is no other river like Ganga, no song like Geeta and no mantra like Gayatri

(Divine prayer) . Thus Bhagavan Baba described the sanctity and purity

of the river Ganga. The scenario is delightful to the eye, with green forests

around and sides of mountains covered with ice, clouds touching the hills

and the rivers flowing gently and smoothly with clear water. This was a

rendezvous for sages, sadhus and seekers of truth.

The pilgrims, after crossing Rudraprayag and Devaprayag, trek to

reach the top of mount Kedarnath. The path is on one side of mount

Kedarnath and on the other side river Mandakini is flowing. The journey

is on foot, by pony or jola (chair with four legs which Sherpas carry).

After reaching the top of Kedarnath, the pilgrims, devoid of body

pains and stress and strain of the journey, enjoy the divine bliss.

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and said, “I will appear as an ill-looking cow and graze in the garden of the

Gautama ashram”.

One day Gautama saw an ill-looking cow grazing in his garden. He

took a blade of grass, went to the cow just to threaten it, so that it might

leave the garden. The cow died even before coming into contact with the

blade of grass. The sages living around, gathered and advised the Gautama

couple, to leave the place, as Gautama had committed Gohatya (killing of

sacred cow) and the sin he had committed would affect them also. The

couple left to a far off place and were living. Even then not being satisfied

the jealous sages approached the Gautama couple and he again humbly

sought salvation. The sages said “O Gautama, to atone your sin, go around

the Brahmagiri mountain 101 times, bring the Ganga water, prepare a crore

of earthen Shivalingas, do abhisheka (pouring water, chanting divine mantras),

pray and go round the Brahmagiri mountain, eleven times, and meditate on

the Lord of Kailasa, Shiva to get liberated from your sins.

The sage obeyed and performed the rites as suggested and meditated

on Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was pleased with his prayers, appeared and

blessed the couple and granted liberation from ‘Gohatya-papam’. Lord Shiva

also said “Gautama, you are innocent, and not a sinner; as it was a conspiracy

by the sages out of jealousy and hatred towards you, I will punish them”.

The sage couple praised the Lord and appealed, “O Lord! but for the sages,

we would not have got your Darshan and blessings. Hence please forgive

them”. Shiva, the Lord of magnanimity and benevolence granted their desire,

and stayed in Tryambakeswar with the Divine Mother. Thus the

Tryambakeswara Lingam was manifested. Those who visit the place, have

Darshan and pray the Lord, attain Moksha, as described in the Shiva

Puranam.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Sahyadrisheershe Vimale Vasantham

Godavari Theera Pavithra deshe !

Yaddarshanath pathaka Mashunasham

Prayathitham Tryambakameesa meede !!

Sri Tryambakeswara Jyotirlingam, is away 60 Kms. from Nasik, on

the bank of the river Godavari in the Maharashtra state of India. The train

services are available to Nasik Road from Mumbai, Secundrabad, Delhi,

Bangalore, Varanasi. Buses are regularly plying from Nasik to

Tryambakeswar. The birth of the river Godavari is on the Brahmagiri

mountains and it is around 60 Kms. from Tryambakeswar.

Gautama a sage of high divinity and astute in religious rites, and

worthy to be adored, was living with his wife, Ahalya, in that area. Ahalya

was pious and devoted to her husband. His ashram was surrounded by a

large garden and it is abode of other sages.

The wives of the sages were jealous of the couple Gautama and

Ahalya, and with their husbands, decided to banish them from their ashram.

They prayed to Lord Ganesha, and when Ganesha appeared, they requested

Him to grant a wish to banish the Gautama couple to a far off place. Lord

Ganesha, having known their evil intention, advised them not to seek such

boons and in particular with respect to the sage. The sages and their wives

were adamant and refused to accept the good counsel of Lord Ganesha.

Having failed in His attempts, Lord Ganesha unwillingly granted their wish

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and said, “I will appear as an ill-looking cow and graze in the garden of the

Gautama ashram”.

One day Gautama saw an ill-looking cow grazing in his garden. He

took a blade of grass, went to the cow just to threaten it, so that it might

leave the garden. The cow died even before coming into contact with the

blade of grass. The sages living around, gathered and advised the Gautama

couple, to leave the place, as Gautama had committed Gohatya (killing of

sacred cow) and the sin he had committed would affect them also. The

couple left to a far off place and were living. Even then not being satisfied

the jealous sages approached the Gautama couple and he again humbly

sought salvation. The sages said “O Gautama, to atone your sin, go around

the Brahmagiri mountain 101 times, bring the Ganga water, prepare a crore

of earthen Shivalingas, do abhisheka (pouring water, chanting divine mantras),

pray and go round the Brahmagiri mountain, eleven times, and meditate on

the Lord of Kailasa, Shiva to get liberated from your sins.

The sage obeyed and performed the rites as suggested and meditated

on Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva was pleased with his prayers, appeared and

blessed the couple and granted liberation from ‘Gohatya-papam’. Lord Shiva

also said “Gautama, you are innocent, and not a sinner; as it was a conspiracy

by the sages out of jealousy and hatred towards you, I will punish them”.

The sage couple praised the Lord and appealed, “O Lord! but for the sages,

we would not have got your Darshan and blessings. Hence please forgive

them”. Shiva, the Lord of magnanimity and benevolence granted their desire,

and stayed in Tryambakeswar with the Divine Mother. Thus the

Tryambakeswara Lingam was manifested. Those who visit the place, have

Darshan and pray the Lord, attain Moksha, as described in the Shiva

Puranam.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Sahyadrisheershe Vimale Vasantham

Godavari Theera Pavithra deshe !

Yaddarshanath pathaka Mashunasham

Prayathitham Tryambakameesa meede !!

Sri Tryambakeswara Jyotirlingam, is away 60 Kms. from Nasik, on

the bank of the river Godavari in the Maharashtra state of India. The train

services are available to Nasik Road from Mumbai, Secundrabad, Delhi,

Bangalore, Varanasi. Buses are regularly plying from Nasik to

Tryambakeswar. The birth of the river Godavari is on the Brahmagiri

mountains and it is around 60 Kms. from Tryambakeswar.

Gautama a sage of high divinity and astute in religious rites, and

worthy to be adored, was living with his wife, Ahalya, in that area. Ahalya

was pious and devoted to her husband. His ashram was surrounded by a

large garden and it is abode of other sages.

The wives of the sages were jealous of the couple Gautama and

Ahalya, and with their husbands, decided to banish them from their ashram.

They prayed to Lord Ganesha, and when Ganesha appeared, they requested

Him to grant a wish to banish the Gautama couple to a far off place. Lord

Ganesha, having known their evil intention, advised them not to seek such

boons and in particular with respect to the sage. The sages and their wives

were adamant and refused to accept the good counsel of Lord Ganesha.

Having failed in His attempts, Lord Ganesha unwillingly granted their wish

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suggested to Sri Rama to worship Lord Shiva, so as to be freed from

“Brahma-Hatya Papam”, as Ravana who was also son of Brahma, and

known as Ravana Brahma, was killed in the battle. Sri Rama sent Hanuman,

to get a Shiva Lingam from Lord Shiva of Kailasam.

Hanuman went to Kailasam and was waiting for Lord Shiva. But

as the Subhamuhurtham (auspicious time) for the installation of the Lingam,

was fast approaching, the sages suggested to Sri Rama to prepare a Lingam,

with the sand and worship It. Sri Rama worshipped and prayed, as

suggested by the sages. When Hanuman returned with the Lingam, he

found to his dismay and disappointment, that a sand Lingam was already

installed, and the prayers were offered. Hanuman’s sorrow knew no

bounds and wept before Sri Rama. Sri Rama consoled him and said

“Hanuman, remove the installed Lingam and keep the Lingam, brought

from Kailasam, in Its place.” Hanuman tried his best but could not even

move the sand Lingam. To please him, Sri Rama advised him to place the

Lingam, he had brought from Kailasam, by the side of the already installed

sand Lingam. Then all worshipped.

Note : It may be mentioned that a similar event took place in Prashanthi

Nilayam, the abode of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the divine Kaliyuga

Avathara. The President of India, was invited to inaugurate the Super

speciality Hospital in Prashanti Nilayam, at 10 AM on twenty second

November, 1990. As the President could not reach in time for the

inauguration, as Subhamuhurtham was fast approaching, Bhagawan Baba

obliged by breaking a coconut, and completed the inauguration. Thus

“Rama” presently Sai Rama blessed the hospital for free treatment to all.

The President, on arrival, met the Bhagavan and sought His excuse.

It is popular belief, that, those who take a bath in the sea, have

Darshan and worship the Lingas, enjoy the joyous joy, receive the cosmic

energy and get enlightened.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Suthamra Parne Jalarasi Yogee

Nibhadya Sethum Visikhai Rasankhaih !

Sri Ramachandrena Samarpitham Thami

Rameswarakhyam Niyatam Namami

The Rameshwara Lingam, was installed by Sri Rama, on the

Gandha Magadha mountain, situated on the coast of Bay of Bengal in the

village Rameswaram, Ramanathpur District of Tamil Nadu. It is connected

by bus from the city Madurai and also from other cities in Tamil Nadu.

Train facility from the ancient temple of Meenakshi of Madurai is also

available. It is three hours journey from Madurai by bus. (100 Kms.)

Sri Rama, the incarnation of Maha Vishnu, prayed to Lord Shiva,

to grant boons, to win in the battle with Ravana, the King of Lanka. But

Sri Rama did not perform JALAPANAM (sipping water three times,

uttering Divine names) as is usually practiced before performing any spiritual

rite.

The akasavani (Divine voice from the sky) said “Rama, without

JALAPANAM, you prayed to Shiva, to cross the sea and aiming victory,

in the battle with Ravana.” Sri Rama realized the lapse, performed

JALAPANAM, prepared a Lingam with sand, and worshipped. Lord

Shiva, pleased with the prayers, gave Darshan, blessed Sri Rama, with

weapons, to win in the battle.

Spiritual texts describe another story of Lingodbhava. After winning

the battle with Ravana, Sri Rama, while returning with Mother Seetha, to

Ayodhya, stopped on the mountain Gandha Magadha. The sages living

there, gathered for Darshan and Sri Rama blessed them all. The sages

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suggested to Sri Rama to worship Lord Shiva, so as to be freed from

“Brahma-Hatya Papam”, as Ravana who was also son of Brahma, and

known as Ravana Brahma, was killed in the battle. Sri Rama sent Hanuman,

to get a Shiva Lingam from Lord Shiva of Kailasam.

Hanuman went to Kailasam and was waiting for Lord Shiva. But

as the Subhamuhurtham (auspicious time) for the installation of the Lingam,

was fast approaching, the sages suggested to Sri Rama to prepare a Lingam,

with the sand and worship It. Sri Rama worshipped and prayed, as

suggested by the sages. When Hanuman returned with the Lingam, he

found to his dismay and disappointment, that a sand Lingam was already

installed, and the prayers were offered. Hanuman’s sorrow knew no

bounds and wept before Sri Rama. Sri Rama consoled him and said

“Hanuman, remove the installed Lingam and keep the Lingam, brought

from Kailasam, in Its place.” Hanuman tried his best but could not even

move the sand Lingam. To please him, Sri Rama advised him to place the

Lingam, he had brought from Kailasam, by the side of the already installed

sand Lingam. Then all worshipped.

Note : It may be mentioned that a similar event took place in Prashanthi

Nilayam, the abode of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the divine Kaliyuga

Avathara. The President of India, was invited to inaugurate the Super

speciality Hospital in Prashanti Nilayam, at 10 AM on twenty second

November, 1990. As the President could not reach in time for the

inauguration, as Subhamuhurtham was fast approaching, Bhagawan Baba

obliged by breaking a coconut, and completed the inauguration. Thus

“Rama” presently Sai Rama blessed the hospital for free treatment to all.

The President, on arrival, met the Bhagavan and sought His excuse.

It is popular belief, that, those who take a bath in the sea, have

Darshan and worship the Lingas, enjoy the joyous joy, receive the cosmic

energy and get enlightened.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Suthamra Parne Jalarasi Yogee

Nibhadya Sethum Visikhai Rasankhaih !

Sri Ramachandrena Samarpitham Thami

Rameswarakhyam Niyatam Namami

The Rameshwara Lingam, was installed by Sri Rama, on the

Gandha Magadha mountain, situated on the coast of Bay of Bengal in the

village Rameswaram, Ramanathpur District of Tamil Nadu. It is connected

by bus from the city Madurai and also from other cities in Tamil Nadu.

Train facility from the ancient temple of Meenakshi of Madurai is also

available. It is three hours journey from Madurai by bus. (100 Kms.)

Sri Rama, the incarnation of Maha Vishnu, prayed to Lord Shiva,

to grant boons, to win in the battle with Ravana, the King of Lanka. But

Sri Rama did not perform JALAPANAM (sipping water three times,

uttering Divine names) as is usually practiced before performing any spiritual

rite.

The akasavani (Divine voice from the sky) said “Rama, without

JALAPANAM, you prayed to Shiva, to cross the sea and aiming victory,

in the battle with Ravana.” Sri Rama realized the lapse, performed

JALAPANAM, prepared a Lingam with sand, and worshipped. Lord

Shiva, pleased with the prayers, gave Darshan, blessed Sri Rama, with

weapons, to win in the battle.

Spiritual texts describe another story of Lingodbhava. After winning

the battle with Ravana, Sri Rama, while returning with Mother Seetha, to

Ayodhya, stopped on the mountain Gandha Magadha. The sages living

there, gathered for Darshan and Sri Rama blessed them all. The sages

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Sananda Manandavane Vasantham

Ananda Kandam Hathapapa Brundam !

Varanasi Nadha Manadhanadam

Sri Viswanadham Saranam Prapadye !!

Sri Vishweswara Jyotir Lingam is on the bank of the river Ganga,in the city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. The train services are availablefrom all major cities in India i.e. Vijayawada, Vishakhapatnam, Hyderabad,Delhi, Pune, Mumbai and Chennai etc., It was believed that Varanasi isalways protected from cyclones and hurricanes by Lord Vishwanath’s Trisul(three pronged weapon). Mahavishnu, during his creation of universe,prayed to Lord Shiva, to protect it from evil and natural calamities. LordShiva appeared and granted His wish, and installed Himself with motherParvathi. The great Agasthya also meditated for the same. It is mentionedthat this was the first Jyotirlingam manifested by Shiva’s Grace. Thusthe universal Sanathana couple presented as Kasi Vishwanath and AnnapurnaDevi. After marriage, the Lord was living with Parvathi, for a long time, inHis father's-in-law place. (Himavanthu of Himalayas). Parvathi, oncebroached to Lord Shiva that they better go to Kailasam as, it was a custom,for the bridegroom to take his bride to His place, and live together. LordShiva granted Her wish, but moved to Varanasi. (probably they were thefirst citizens of Bharat). It is believed that those who die in Varanasi withfaith, hear the Lord speaking to them, Taraka Manthram (divine mantra)and get liberated and merge with the Paramatma.

Surrounding Kasi (Varanasi) are pilgrimage centers,Omkarakandam in the North, Kadarakandam in the south,Vishweswarakandam, in the middle (present Kasi). Those who takeDarshan of the Lingam, will be free from all diseases and are awardedMoksha, by the Grace of Lord Vishwanath.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Yam Dakini Sakinika SamajaihNishevyamanam Pisita Sa Neischa !Sadaiva bheemadi Pada Prasidham

Tam Sankaram Bhakta Hitam Namame !!

The Bhimeswara Lingam presently is on the Brahmapuri mountain,

near Gauhati, Assam State, North-Eastern Part of India. Regarding the

geographical location of the lingam a difference of opnion is present.

According to one view the Bhimeswara Lingam is present on the

Brahmapuri Mountain in Assam and another view is that it is in a village

Bhimabankaram, 75 KMs. from Pune of Maharastra State. But the story

in the scriptures, manifestation of lingam and the demon involved are one

and the same. Bhima, son of Kumbhakarna, living in the Dhakini areas

enquired about his father. His mother informed him that his father was

killed by Rama, the incarnation of Maha Vishnu. Bhima developed hatred

towards Rama and meditated thousand years on Brahma, to take vengence,

on Rama. Brahma gave him great strength (divine Shakti) and blessed

him. His ego increased day by day, and he waged war on Indra, Maha

Vishnu and Devas, sending them off their abodes and later conquered all

the world. Thus ruling the world he extended, atrocities on other celestials

and sages performing Yagnas. Later he vanquished Sudhikshna king of

Kamarupam and imprisoned him. The people in all the Lokas (worlds),

Brahma and Maha Vishnu, prayed to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva gave Darshan

to all and agreed to kill the demon, and reduced the demon to ashes. The

assembly appealed to Lord Shiva to install Himself in Linga form, and thus

Sri Bhimeswara Linga manifested.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Sananda Manandavane Vasantham

Ananda Kandam Hathapapa Brundam !

Varanasi Nadha Manadhanadam

Sri Viswanadham Saranam Prapadye !!

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Surrounding Kasi (Varanasi) are pilgrimage centers,Omkarakandam in the North, Kadarakandam in the south,Vishweswarakandam, in the middle (present Kasi). Those who takeDarshan of the Lingam, will be free from all diseases and are awardedMoksha, by the Grace of Lord Vishwanath.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Tam Sankaram Bhakta Hitam Namame !!

The Bhimeswara Lingam presently is on the Brahmapuri mountain,

near Gauhati, Assam State, North-Eastern Part of India. Regarding the

geographical location of the lingam a difference of opnion is present.

According to one view the Bhimeswara Lingam is present on the

Brahmapuri Mountain in Assam and another view is that it is in a village

Bhimabankaram, 75 KMs. from Pune of Maharastra State. But the story

in the scriptures, manifestation of lingam and the demon involved are one

and the same. Bhima, son of Kumbhakarna, living in the Dhakini areas

enquired about his father. His mother informed him that his father was

killed by Rama, the incarnation of Maha Vishnu. Bhima developed hatred

towards Rama and meditated thousand years on Brahma, to take vengence,

on Rama. Brahma gave him great strength (divine Shakti) and blessed

him. His ego increased day by day, and he waged war on Indra, Maha

Vishnu and Devas, sending them off their abodes and later conquered all

the world. Thus ruling the world he extended, atrocities on other celestials

and sages performing Yagnas. Later he vanquished Sudhikshna king of

Kamarupam and imprisoned him. The people in all the Lokas (worlds),

Brahma and Maha Vishnu, prayed to Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva gave Darshan

to all and agreed to kill the demon, and reduced the demon to ashes. The

assembly appealed to Lord Shiva to install Himself in Linga form, and thus

Sri Bhimeswara Linga manifested.

Aum Tat Sat!

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bemoaning the loss. But Ghrusma Devi, as usual, continued to perform

the 100 earthen Linga Puja (Prayers) and immersed them, in the tank. To

her surprise, she saw her son coming out of the water tank. Lord Shiva

also appeared, blessed her and her son and threatened to destroy her

sister Sudheha. But Ghrusma Devi prayed and praised Lord Shiva in

many a way for granting Darshan and restoring back her son alive, and

appealed to spare her sister’s life, and stay in that place. Lord Shiva, the

benevolent master, showering His Grace, granted her desire and

transformed Himself into a Lingam. Thus Ghruneswara Lingam was

manifested. It is believed that those who visit and pray to the Jyotirlingam,

develop detachment to mundane world, and attachment to God, before

merging with Shiva.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Jyotirmaya Dwadasalingakanam

Sivathmanam Proktha Midam Kramena

Sthotram Pathitwa Manujyothi Bhakthya

Phalam Thadalokya Nijam Bhajescha.

Reciting with devotion, the Stotras of the twelve Jyhotirlingas daily

enlighten us, dispelling Maya (ignorance) encircling the soul (Jeeva`tma).

Finally enjoy the Ananda (Divine bliss) by merging the Jeevatma (soul)

with the Paramatma (Divine Soul), while discarding the fragile, transient

and temporary body.

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Elapure Ramya Visalakesmin

Samullasanthamca Jagadwarenyam

Vande Mahodara Tara Swabhavam

Ghrusneswarakhyam Saranam Prapadye !!

Sri Ghruneswara Lingam is present in the village, Veeravul, near

Daulatabad, of Maharashtra State. The village is connected by train and

road transport. Aurangabad and Daulatabad places are in the

Secunderabad and Manmad railway route. Buses and taxies are available

to reach Elampur (Verula). A pious and deeply religious Brahmin,

Sudhamudu, was living with his wife, Sudheha, in the village. They were

living happily, but had no children. According to the astrological predictions,

Sudheha was barren and would be issueless. She appealed to her husband

to marry her sister, Ghrusma Devi. Though reluctant at first, because of

repeated pleadings of his wife, Sudheha, he agreed and married Ghrusma

Devi.

Ghrusma Devi was deeply devoted to Lord Shiva, and daily

worshipped 100 Lingas, prepared with earth and sand, and later immersed

the Lingams in a nearby tank. Both the sisters were happy. Ghrusma Devi

gave birth to a boy, and all were looking after him well and sharing the joy.

As the boy was growing. Sudheha, the first wife felt that she had no status

in the family. She developed hatred towards her sister and her son. The

boy attained marriageable age, and duly his marriage was celebrated.

Sudheha could not bear her hatred any longer. One day she killed

the son, and threw his body in the same tank, where the Shiva Lingams

were immersed. All the members of the family were shocked and were

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bemoaning the loss. But Ghrusma Devi, as usual, continued to perform

the 100 earthen Linga Puja (Prayers) and immersed them, in the tank. To

her surprise, she saw her son coming out of the water tank. Lord Shiva

also appeared, blessed her and her son and threatened to destroy her

sister Sudheha. But Ghrusma Devi prayed and praised Lord Shiva in

many a way for granting Darshan and restoring back her son alive, and

appealed to spare her sister’s life, and stay in that place. Lord Shiva, the

benevolent master, showering His Grace, granted her desire and

transformed Himself into a Lingam. Thus Ghruneswara Lingam was

manifested. It is believed that those who visit and pray to the Jyotirlingam,

develop detachment to mundane world, and attachment to God, before

merging with Shiva.

Aum Tat Sat!

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Jyotirmaya Dwadasalingakanam

Sivathmanam Proktha Midam Kramena

Sthotram Pathitwa Manujyothi Bhakthya

Phalam Thadalokya Nijam Bhajescha.

Reciting with devotion, the Stotras of the twelve Jyhotirlingas daily

enlighten us, dispelling Maya (ignorance) encircling the soul (Jeeva`tma).

Finally enjoy the Ananda (Divine bliss) by merging the Jeevatma (soul)

with the Paramatma (Divine Soul), while discarding the fragile, transient

and temporary body.

SRI GHRUSNESWARA LINGAM

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Elapure Ramya Visalakesmin

Samullasanthamca Jagadwarenyam

Vande Mahodara Tara Swabhavam

Ghrusneswarakhyam Saranam Prapadye !!

Sri Ghruneswara Lingam is present in the village, Veeravul, near

Daulatabad, of Maharashtra State. The village is connected by train and

road transport. Aurangabad and Daulatabad places are in the

Secunderabad and Manmad railway route. Buses and taxies are available

to reach Elampur (Verula). A pious and deeply religious Brahmin,

Sudhamudu, was living with his wife, Sudheha, in the village. They were

living happily, but had no children. According to the astrological predictions,

Sudheha was barren and would be issueless. She appealed to her husband

to marry her sister, Ghrusma Devi. Though reluctant at first, because of

repeated pleadings of his wife, Sudheha, he agreed and married Ghrusma

Devi.

Ghrusma Devi was deeply devoted to Lord Shiva, and daily

worshipped 100 Lingas, prepared with earth and sand, and later immersed

the Lingams in a nearby tank. Both the sisters were happy. Ghrusma Devi

gave birth to a boy, and all were looking after him well and sharing the joy.

As the boy was growing. Sudheha, the first wife felt that she had no status

in the family. She developed hatred towards her sister and her son. The

boy attained marriageable age, and duly his marriage was celebrated.

Sudheha could not bear her hatred any longer. One day she killed

the son, and threw his body in the same tank, where the Shiva Lingams

were immersed. All the members of the family were shocked and were

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7. Mahadriparswecha TateRamantam

Sampoojya Manam Sathatham Munimdraih !

Surasurairyaksha Mahoragadyeh

Kedara Mesam Sivamekameede !!

8. Sahyadrisheershe Vimale Vasantham

Godavari Theera Pavithra dese !

Yaddarshanathpathaka Mashunasham

Prayathi thamTriambakameesa meede !!

9. SuthamraParne JalarasiYoge

Nibhada Sethum Visikhairasankhaih !

Sri Ramachandrena Samarpitham Tham

Rameswarakhyam Niyatham Namame !!

10. Yamdakini SakinikaSamajaih

Nishevyamanam PisitaSaNeischa !

Sadaiva bheemadi Pada Prasidham

Tam Sankaram Bhakta Hitam Namame !!

11. Saananda Manandavane Vasantham

Ananda Kandam Hathapapa Brundam !

Varanasi Nadham Anadhanadam

Sri Viswanadham Saranam Prapadye !!

12. Elapure Ramya Visalakesmin

Samulla samthamcha Jagadwarenyam

Vande Mahodaara Tara Swabhavam

Ghrushenswarakhyam Saranam Prapadye !!

Phalasthuti

Jyothirmaya Dwadasalingakanam

Sivathmaanam Proktha Midam Kramena !

Sthothram Pathitwa Manujothi Bhakthya

Phalam Thadalokya Nijam Bhajescha !!.

Shanti! Shanti!! Shanti!!!

DWADASA JYOTHIR LINGAS

1. Saurastradese Visadethi Ramye,

Jyotirmayam Chandra Kala Vatamsam !

Bhakti Pradanaya Krupavatheernam

Tham Somanadham, Saranam Prapadhye !!

2. Sri Saila Sange Vibhudhathi Sange,

Thuladri Thungepi Muda-Vasantham !

Thamarjunam, Mallika Poorva Mekam

Namame Samsara Samudra Sethum !!

3. Avanthi Kaayam Viheethavatharam,

Muktiprada nayacha Sajjananam !

Akalamruthyoh Parirakshnardham,

Vande Mahakala Mahasuresam !!

4. Kaaverika Narmadayoh Pavitre

Samagame Sajjana Tharanaya !

Sadaiva MaandhathrupureVasantha

Omkarameesam Siva Meka Meede !!

5. Poorvorthre Prajwalikanidhane

Sadavasantham girija Sametham !

Sura Suraradhita Padapadmam

Sri Vaidyanatham Thamaham Namami !!

6. Yamye Sadamge nagarethiramye

Vibhushitangam Vividheischa Bhogai !

Sadbhakti Mukti Pradamesa Mekam

Sri Naganadham Saranam Prapadye !!

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7. Mahadriparswecha TateRamantam

Sampoojya Manam Sathatham Munimdraih !

Surasurairyaksha Mahoragadyeh

Kedara Mesam Sivamekameede !!

8. Sahyadrisheershe Vimale Vasantham

Godavari Theera Pavithra dese !

Yaddarshanathpathaka Mashunasham

Prayathi thamTriambakameesa meede !!

9. SuthamraParne JalarasiYoge

Nibhada Sethum Visikhairasankhaih !

Sri Ramachandrena Samarpitham Tham

Rameswarakhyam Niyatham Namame !!

10. Yamdakini SakinikaSamajaih

Nishevyamanam PisitaSaNeischa !

Sadaiva bheemadi Pada Prasidham

Tam Sankaram Bhakta Hitam Namame !!

11. Saananda Manandavane Vasantham

Ananda Kandam Hathapapa Brundam !

Varanasi Nadham Anadhanadam

Sri Viswanadham Saranam Prapadye !!

12. Elapure Ramya Visalakesmin

Samulla samthamcha Jagadwarenyam

Vande Mahodaara Tara Swabhavam

Ghrushenswarakhyam Saranam Prapadye !!

Phalasthuti

Jyothirmaya Dwadasalingakanam

Sivathmaanam Proktha Midam Kramena !

Sthothram Pathitwa Manujothi Bhakthya

Phalam Thadalokya Nijam Bhajescha !!.

Shanti! Shanti!! Shanti!!!

DWADASA JYOTHIR LINGAS

1. Saurastradese Visadethi Ramye,

Jyotirmayam Chandra Kala Vatamsam !

Bhakti Pradanaya Krupavatheernam

Tham Somanadham, Saranam Prapadhye !!

2. Sri Saila Sange Vibhudhathi Sange,

Thuladri Thungepi Muda-Vasantham !

Thamarjunam, Mallika Poorva Mekam

Namame Samsara Samudra Sethum !!

3. Avanthi Kaayam Viheethavatharam,

Muktiprada nayacha Sajjananam !

Akalamruthyoh Parirakshnardham,

Vande Mahakala Mahasuresam !!

4. Kaaverika Narmadayoh Pavitre

Samagame Sajjana Tharanaya !

Sadaiva MaandhathrupureVasantha

Omkarameesam Siva Meka Meede !!

5. Poorvorthre Prajwalikanidhane

Sadavasantham girija Sametham !

Sura Suraradhita Padapadmam

Sri Vaidyanatham Thamaham Namami !!

6. Yamye Sadamge nagarethiramye

Vibhushitangam Vividheischa Bhogai !

Sadbhakti Mukti Pradamesa Mekam

Sri Naganadham Saranam Prapadye !!

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SHRI DWADASA JYOTHIRLINGA STOTRAM

(SHORT FORM)

Sourastra Somanathancha, Shri Sailae Mallikarjunam !

Ujjainyam Mahakalam, AUMkare Amereswaram !

Kedaraam Hemavath thruste, Dhakenyam Bhema Sankaram !

Vaaranasyam Cha Visveswaram, Nagesam Daruka Vene !

Tryam Bakam Gauta Methate, Sethu Bhande thu Ramaesam !

Varana Swanthu Visveswam, Grhunesam Cha Sivalayae !

PHALASTHUTHI

Dwadashaithani namaani pratharuthaiah yahpatheth l

Sarwapaapa vinirmukthah Sarvasidhi phalam labheth ll

“Lokah Samsta Sukhino Bhavantu”

(Let the whole world be happy)

“Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavantu”

(Let all people be happy)

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|òü\düTÔ‹<ë«<äXË’‘êì Hêe÷ì ÁbÕ‘·'s¡T‘êúj·T j·T' |üπsƒ‘Y ˆ

düs¡«bÕ|ü $ìs¡Tàø£Ô' düs¡«dæ~∆ |òü\+ \uÛÒ‘Y ˆ

“Lokah Samsta Sukhino Bhavantu”

(Let the whole world be happy)

“Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavantu”

(Let all people be happy)

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SHRI DWADASA JYOTHIRLINGA STOTRAM

(SHORT FORM)

Sourastra Somanathancha, Shri Sailae Mallikarjunam !

Ujjainyam Mahakalam, AUMkare Amereswaram !

Kedaraam Hemavath thruste, Dhakenyam Bhema Sankaram !

Vaaranasyam Cha Visveswaram, Nagesam Daruka Vene !

Tryam Bakam Gauta Methate, Sethu Bhande thu Ramaesam !

Varana Swanthu Visveswam, Grhunesam Cha Sivalayae !

PHALASTHUTHI

Dwadashaithani namaani pratharuthaiah yahpatheth l

Sarwapaapa vinirmukthah Sarvasidhi phalam labheth ll

“Lokah Samsta Sukhino Bhavantu”

(Let the whole world be happy)

“Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavantu”

(Let all people be happy)

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|òü\düTÔ‹<ë«<äXË’‘êì Hêe÷ì ÁbÕ‘·'s¡T‘êúj·T j·T' |üπsƒ‘Y ˆ

düs¡«bÕ|ü $ìs¡Tàø£Ô' düs¡«dæ~∆ |òü\+ \uÛÒ‘Y ˆ

“Lokah Samsta Sukhino Bhavantu”

(Let the whole world be happy)

“Sarve Jana Sukhino Bhavantu”

(Let all people be happy)

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I once again express my deep sense of gratitude and love to the

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Kaliyuga Avatara who bestowed

His grace on me with a good Samkalpa and action enabling me to

write-up the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas into the English language thereby

gave me an opportunity to serve the society. I thank Prof.

G. Narasinga Rao, Former President of Sri Sathya Sai Organisation

and presently trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Trust, Shivam, A.P. State,

Hyderabad who guided me and readily obiliged to write the foreword.

I am deeply indebted to Sadguru Shri K. Sivananda Moorthy Garu of

Bheemunipatnam who readily agreed to write the foreword and his

suggestions. Further his financial help for publication. I extend my

greatful thanks to Dr. B. Phani Mohan Krishna, Sai devotee,

Dr. G.S.S. Murthy, Former Prof. of Chemistry, Osmania University

and presently Prof. Emeritus and Dr. V. Subramanyam Ph.D,

Associated Professor, PS Telugu University, Public Gardens, Nampalli,

Hyderabad for going through the scritpt and valuable suggestions .

Lastly I thank Sri Vishweshwara Sastry, Sai devotee obliging me

taking photographs. I also pray Bhagavan Shri Sathya Sai Baba to

shower His grace and bless the devotees who visit the pilgrimages

and read the book.

Prof. (Dr) J.B. Venkat Rau

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

I once again express my deep sense of gratitude and love to the

Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba, the Kaliyuga Avatara who bestowed

His grace on me with a good Samkalpa and action enabling me to

write-up the Dwadasa Jyotirlingas into the English language thereby

gave me an opportunity to serve the society. I thank Prof.

G. Narasinga Rao, Former President of Sri Sathya Sai Organisation

and presently trustee of Sri Sathya Sai Seva Trust, Shivam, A.P. State,

Hyderabad who guided me and readily obiliged to write the foreword.

I am deeply indebted to Sadguru Shri K. Sivananda Moorthy Garu of

Bheemunipatnam who readily agreed to write the foreword and his

suggestions. Further his financial help for publication. I extend my

greatful thanks to Dr. B. Phani Mohan Krishna, Sai devotee,

Dr. G.S.S. Murthy, Former Prof. of Chemistry, Osmania University

and presently Prof. Emeritus and Dr. V. Subramanyam Ph.D,

Associated Professor, PS Telugu University, Public Gardens, Nampalli,

Hyderabad for going through the scritpt and valuable suggestions .

Lastly I thank Sri Vishweshwara Sastry, Sai devotee obliging me

taking photographs. I also pray Bhagavan Shri Sathya Sai Baba to

shower His grace and bless the devotees who visit the pilgrimages

and read the book.

Prof. (Dr) J.B. Venkat Rau

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