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Aurangabad Grishneshwar Mahadev Darshan Temple is the last of 12 Dwadasa Jyotirlingas in India. Lord Shiva manifested here as Sri Grishneshwar and it is very near to UNESCO World Heritage Site Ellora Caves. More than two million people visit this temple every month. People who want moksha, Dosha Nivarana, Health visit Sri Grishneshwar mandir and offer abhishekam, Aarti etc poojas for instant relief. In Puranic references Grishneswar Mahadev will protect devotees from Disesases, Accidental or Horrfic deaths and grant moksha. Ellora cave temples and Grishneswar lie on opposite faces of mountains in Aurangabad.
Sri Grishneshwar Temple Importance, History & Legend:
The temple sthala Purana mentions Lord Shiva pleased by the virtuous worship by Sudharma and his wife manifested here as Grishneshwar Mahadev. Sudharma married the youger sister of his first wife sudeha. Her name is Gushma & She is an advent devotee of Lord shiva. She daily worshipped 108 Matruka Lingams or Shivalinga made of earth. Sudharma’s first wife envious of her sister drowned her son in a pond. Grushna did not notice this henious act deeply worshipping Lord Shiva. After she came to realize and called her sons name, He was saved by Lord Shiva and appeared infront of her. Grushna asked shiva to forive her elder sister and stay on the present day temple place permanently to protect people. The place was thus called Grushneshwar.
During the muslim raids on Indian temples after delhi sultanate, ancient temple was looted and destroyed. Shivaji Maharajs grand father with help of people reconstructed the current temple in 16th Century and installed Sri Grushnehwar Mahadev. The temple complex is in Maratha style with high rising platforms and Garba griha was marvellous with granite made sculptures. People used to visit druing Karthik Maas, Shiv Ratri days and Maha Shiva Ratri days for festival celebrations.
Maharashtra is the only state in India to have multiple Shiva Jyotirlingas. Bhimasankar, Grishneshwar, Naganath, Omkareshwar, Triambhakeshwar. The 12 Jyotirlingas yatra is a main part of Hindu Dharma piligrimages by people. Somnath is the starting point but the yatra will conclude with Sri Grishneshwar Mahadev. The Grishneshwar Mandir is managed by the local temple trust and Poojaris. Government constructed feasible road to Grishneshwar temple and people who visit Shirdi from southern India are definitely visit this place in Ellora, Aurangabad Tour package.
Sri Grishneshwar Mahadev Shiva Temple Darshan Timings Pooja Abhishekam Schedule:
Generally there is no online darshan tickets booking available for Grishneshwar Shiva Temple. The temple will issue Darshan tickets, Abhishekams, Pooja, Archana & Aarti passes for people who approach the reception office. The general darshan for devotees is free of cost. Check the darshan timings, Mandir Opening & Closing Timings, Pooja Schedule down below. Typical Darshan time during your visit is 30 min to 2 hours. The temple has many small shrines surrounded by main temple.
| Temple Opening Time | 04:00 AM | |
| Temple Closing Time | 09:00 AM | |
| First Abhishekam | 04:30 AM Morning | |
| Rudrabhishekam | 05:00 AM to 06:30 AM 05:00 PM to 06:30 PM | 1000 rs |
| Sparsha Darshan | 07:00 AM to 08:00 PM | |
| Seegra Darshan | 06:00 AM to 09:00 PM | |
| Bilva Patra Pooja | contact priests | 1500 rs |
| Laghu Rudrabhishekam | 08:00 AM to 07:00 PM | 500 rs |
| Maha Mrityunjaya Japam | Contact Priests | 3 days, 5 days, 11 days |
| Rudra Homam | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM | |
| Aarti Timings | 07:00 AM, 12:30 PM, 05:45 PM, 09:00 PM | |
| Navideya Prasad Offering | 12:00 PM, 08:30 PM | Peda Prasad, Laddu, Pongal & Curdrice |
| Best Days to Visit | Sunday, Monday | Maha Shivratri, Maasa Shivratri,Dussera Days, Ganesh Navratri, Pournami dates. |
How to Reach Sri Grishneshwar Mandir from Shirdi, Pune, Aurangabad?
MSRTC (Maharastra State Road Transport Corporation) offers daily shuttle services by Bus to Grishneshwar from Pune, Nashik, Aurangabad & Shirdi Bus depot. Generally many people visit Grishneshwar from Shirdi as a part of their Aurangabad Darshan. Many private travel operators usually offer per head packages from Shirdi. Each ticket may cost 450 rs to 1000 rupees based on vehicle.
Nearest Railway station is Aurangabad Junction & it takes 30 min drive by auto or car from Railway station. The general fare for private Auto ride is 400 to 800 rupees and cab ride costs near to 1000 rupees for round trip.