Mahashivratri 2026: Unveiling the Mystery of Jyotirlingas - More Than Just Lingams

• Mahashivratri 2026 highlights the significance of Jyotirlingas, Shiva's most sacred abodes.
• Jyotirlinga, from 'jyotis' (radiance) and 'linga' (sign), means "Radiant Sign of The Almighty" or "Lingam of Light."
• These 12 auspicious shrines are where Shiva is believed to have manifested as a fiery column of light.
• The legend describes Shiva appearing as an infinite pillar of light to settle a supremacy debate between Brahma and Vishnu.
• The shrines symbolize Shiva's infinite nature, with locations like Somnath, Kashi Vishwanath, and Rameshwaram among the twelve.