Shiva Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotra

Shiva Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotra is a devotional hymn composed in praise of the twelve sacred Jyotirlingas — divine manifestations of Lord Shiva spread across India. Chanting this stotra brings spiritual merit, removes sins, and invokes Lord Shivas blessings.

The Shiva Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotra (also called Dwadasa Jyotirlinga Stotram) is a revered Sanskrit hymn traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. It praises the 12 Jyotirlingas, which are considered the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva, each manifesting his infinite cosmic light (Jyoti).

Each Jyotirlinga is associated with a unique name and legend, symbolizing Lord Shiva’s supreme power, grace, and omnipresence. Reciting this stotra is believed to bestow spiritual merit (punya), destroy sins, and guide the devotee towards liberation (moksha).

➡️ Shiva Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotra (with Meaning):

सौराष्ट्रे सोमनाथं च श्रीशैले मल्लिकार्जुनम् ।
उज्जयिन्यां महाकालं ओंकारममलेश्वरम् ॥१॥

➡️ Meaning:
In Saurashtra is Somnath, in Srisailam is Mallikarjuna,
In Ujjain is Mahakaleshwar, and in Omkareshwar is Amaleshwar.

परल्यां वैद्यनाथं च डाकिन्यां भीमशङ्करम् ।
सेतुबन्धे तु रामेशं नागेशं दारुकावने ॥२॥

➡️ Meaning:
In Parli is Vaidyanath, in Dakini is Bhimashankar,
At Rameswaram is Rameshwar, and in Darukavana is Nageshwar.

वाराणस्यां तु विश्वेशं त्र्यंबकं गौतमीतटे ।
हिमालये तु केदारं घुश्मेशं च शिवालये ॥३॥

➡️ Meaning:
In Varanasi is Vishweshwar, at the banks of Godavari is Trimbakeshwar,
In the Himalayas is Kedarnath, and at Shivalaya is Grishneshwar.

एतानि ज्योतिर्लिङ्गानि सायं प्रातः पठेन्नरः ।
सप्तजन्मकृतं पापं स्मरणेन विनश्यति ॥४॥

➡️ Meaning:
Whoever recites these Jyotirlinga names in the morning and evening,
Their sins of seven lifetimes are destroyed by remembrance alone.

➡️ Benefits of Chanting:

✅ Removes sins and negative karma

✅ Grants peace, clarity, and devotion

✅ Connects the devotee with sacred Jyotirlinga energies

✅ Helps in attaining liberation (moksha)

✅ Strengthens faith and protects against fear and illness