Varanasi is a place located in India where the Supreme being, Lord Shiva is established in twelve Jyotirlinga form at twelve places. According to Shiv Mahapuran, by worshipping these twelve jyotirlingas, reverents can get rid of their sins and can attain overall accomplishments in their lives. According to Shiv Mahapuran, the prime Jyotirlingas amongst all the Shivlingas present in India are as follows:
The replicas of these prime Jyotirlingas are located at twelves different locations in Varanasi. It is believed that by worshipping these Jyotirlingas established in Varanasi, reverents can attain same rewards of virtue or righteous deeds (punyafal) that is received by worshipping the prime Jyotirlingas located at different locations across India.
Someshwar Jyotirlinga located in Varanasi is a replica of Someshwar Jyotirlinga situated in Prabhas area of Kathiawar in Gujarat which is one of the Dwadash Jyotirlingas
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Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga located in Varanasi is a replica of Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga situated at Shree Shail Parvat that is on the bank of River Krishna in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, which is one of the Dwadash Jyotirlingas.
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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga located in Varanasi is a replica of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga situated in the city of Ujjain on the banks of river Kshipra in Madhya Pradesh.
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Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga in Varanasi is a replica of Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga situated in Mandhata on banks of the River Narmada in Madhya Pradesh.
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Baidyanath Jyotirlinga in Varanasi is a replica of Baidyanath Jyotirlinga situated near E.R. Railway Jasidih Station in Santhal Pargana of Jharkhand. According to Kashi Khand Baidyanath Jyotirlinga is located in Kamachha area of Varanasi and is renowned as Baijnathya.
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Bheemeshwar Jyotirlinga located in Varanasi is a replica of Bheemashankar Jyotirlinga situated at Sahyadri hills in Pune area of Maharashtra.
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Rameshwar Jyotirlinga in Varanasi is a replica of Rameshwar Jyotirlinga situated on sea shore in Tamil Nadu. According to Shiv Mahapuran, this Jyotirlinga was established by Lord Ram in Treta Yuga.
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Nageshwar Jyotirlinga in Varanasi is a replica of Nageshwar Jyotirlinga located in Dwarka of Gujarat. According to Kashi Khand, Nageshwar Jyotirlinga is situated in Mahamrityunjay Mahadev Temple located in Maidagin area of Varanasi.
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A story has been described in Shiv Mahapuran related to origin and significance of Vishweshwar Jyotirlinga, according to which when the Supreme God wished to turn into two from one then this Supreme Lord tranformed himself into Ardhanarishvara
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Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga located in Varanasi is a replica of Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga situated on bank of River Godavari near Brahma Giri in Nasik district of Maharashtra which is one of the prime Dwadash Jyotirlingas.
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According to Shiv Mahapuran, Kedarnath is located in Kedar Parvat of Himalayas in the western direction of Mandakini. Kedareshwar Jyotirlinga located at Kedar Ghat of Varanasi is a replica of Kedarnath of Himalayas.
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Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga located in Varanasi is a replica of Ghrishneshwar Jyotirlinga situated in Maharashtra which is one of the prime Dwadash Jyotirlingas..
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