Famous Lord Shiva temples in India that you must visit once in a lifetime

Today is Maha Shivratri and devotees will offer the offerings in the temples to Lord Shiva. Moreover, famous temples devoted to Lord Shiva will experience today a large footfall of devotees. If you're also a believer of spirituality and a great bhakt of Shivji, then you must visit these famous temples in India once in your lifetime.

KEDARNATH, UTTARAKHAND

Kedarnath in Uttarakhand is a part of char dham pilgrimage among Hindus. The famous temples is nestled in the valleys of the Garhwal Himalayan Range. It is quite close to the Mandakini River.

AMARNATH, SRINAGAR

Amarnath temple in Jammu and Kashmir is famous place for pilgrims. According to the legends, drop of water dripping from stones of the Amarnath cave take the shape of Shivlinga.

SOMNATH TEMPLE, VERAVAL

Somnath temple is one of the Shiva temple among 12 Jyotirlinga. As, history tells us, this temple was attacked and looted by invaders, many times in the past. Yet its glory did not fade.

MAHAKALESHWAR JYOTIRLINGA, UJJAIN

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain is situated on edge of the Rudra Sagar Lake. People around the country visit this temple around Mahashivratri.

NEELKANTH MAHADEV TEMPLE, RISHIKESH

This temple is one of the holiest sites in Uttarakhand. Do spend some time, if you're planning to visit there.

VADAKKUNNATHAN TEMPLE, THRISSUR

Vadakkunnathan temple in Thrissur is a popular temple dedicated to Lord Shiva in Kerala. Legends have it that it was constructed by Lord Parshurama himself.

RAMANATHASWAMY TEMPLE, RAMESHWARAM

This temple is believed to be built by Lord Rama. It has the longest and one of the most beautiful corridors among temples in India.