Grishneshwar Temple
Ellora, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India
Temple History
Grishneshwar Temple, also known as Ghushmeswara, is the twelfth and last Jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva. Located just 30 kilometers from Aurangabad and barely a kilometer from the famous Ellora Caves, this ancient temple holds immense religious significance. The present structure was built in the 18th century by Ahilyabai Holkar, the queen of Indore. The temple showcases exquisite architectural elements of the Bhumija style, with intricate carvings and sculptures adorning its walls. The temple structure is built using red rocks and stands 240 feet in height and 185 feet wide, with a unique feature of having the smallest Jyotirlinga among all 12 sites.
Temple Gallery
Darshan & Aarti Timings
Darshan Hours
Temple Opens: 5:30 AM
Temple Closes: 9:30 PM
Aarti Schedule
Pratham Aarti: 6:00 AM
Madhyahan Aarti: 12:00 PM
Sandhya Aarti: 7:30 PM
Shayan Aarti: 9:00 PM
How to Reach
Major Festivals
- Maha Shivratri (February/March) - Grand celebrations with special rituals
- Shravan Month (July/August) - Month-long special pujas
- Grishneswar Temple Festival (November)
- Ganesh Chaturthi (August/September)
- Navaratri (September/October)
Special Features
- Houses the smallest Jyotirlinga among all 12 sites
- Located near UNESCO World Heritage Site Ellora Caves
- Unique South Indian architectural style
- Beautiful stone carvings depicting scenes from Shivpuran
- Sacred water tank (Kushavarta) within temple premises