Lord Siva, one of the famous trinities, is worshiped by millions in India as HE is said to be merciful and each to please. There are thousands of Siva temples all over India and even in small villages you can find a Siva temple. Some temples like the ones at Somnath and Kashi/Benaras are said to be as old as time itself. Some built by ancient kings are more than a thousand years old or several hundred years – built by the great kings – old and some are of modern construction. Many people vow to build a temple if their prayers are answered and wishes fulfilled. It may sound incredible but there is a Siva temple in India built by a British couple!
Many of the ancient scriptures have glorified in the ancient temples – for washing off ones sins, for warding of evil and for health, wealth and happiness. Hence these are thee most visited and most famous ones. Click on the links bellow to know about them.
The Dwadasa (12) Jyotirlinga Shiva temples.
Pancha Maha bhuta (Pancha Tatva) Shiva temples.
Pancha Sabha Siva temples of Tamilnadu
The Pancha Rama Shiva Temples. Andhra Pradesh
5 Crystal Sivalingas of Adi Shankaracharya given by Lord Siva at mount Kailash
4 growing Shiva lingas 4 growing Shiva lingas
8 Ancient Siva temples on same longitude of 79°E
Ravana’s 5 Atmalingas gifted by Siva All in costal Karnataka
Please note that most of the Shakti Peethas also have a Shiva linga as Shiva and Shakti are always together. Worship of Lord Shiva at a Shakti Peeta definitely gives good results.
