Where is Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga?
Grishneshwar (also Ghrishneshwar or Ghushmeshwar) Jyotirlinga is at Verul village, close to the Ellora Caves in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) district. It is listed last of the twelve. The present red-stone temple was rebuilt in the 18th century under Ahilyabai Holkar, the same patron who built the present Kashi Vishwanath.
Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga
- Location
- Verul, near the Ellora Caves, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) district
Quick facts
- Location
- Verul, near Ellora, Maharashtra
- Present temple
- Rebuilt under Ahilyabai Holkar (18th century)
- Nearby
- Ellora Caves (UNESCO World Heritage)
- Kashi link
- Same patron as the present Kashi Vishwanath
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Tradition
History
Historical accounts describe rebuilding in the 16th century and again in the 18th century under Ahilyabai Holkar. The temple is built of red stone with fine carving.
Visiting
Combine Grishneshwar with the Ellora Caves, a short distance away. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad) is the nearest city.
See all twelve on our 12 Jyotirlingas of India guide.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grishneshwar near Ellora?
Yes, it is at Verul village, a short distance from the Ellora Caves.
Sources and further reading
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- Jyotirlinga (encyclopaedia entry with cited references) (opens in a new tab)
Wikipedia — Reference work, checked September 2026
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