Ghṛṣṇeśvara
The last of the twelve Jyotirliṅgas
From the official temple website
Official timings
- Morning 5:30 am – 12:00 noon
- Evening 1:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Please note
- Two sites both present themselves as official; book pūjā only after confirming with the temple office.
⭐ Why it is famous
The twelfth Jyotirliṅga, a red-stone temple a kilometre from the Ellora caves, rebuilt by Ahilyabai Holkar.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Rebuilt in the 18th century by Ahilyabai Holkar over a 16th-century Maloji Bhosale structure; the śikhara carries fine Deccan relief work.
🕰️ Temple timings
- Darśan 05:30 – 21:30
- Ārati 07:00 and 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; men must remove shirts to enter the sanctum
- Phones and cameras not allowed inside
- Combine with the Ellora caves in one morning
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Ghṛṣṇeśvara, Verul, Chhatrapati SambhajinagarAurangabad (AWB) — 30 km
Verul bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (IXU) — 32 km
Buses and taxis from Aurangabad to Ellora (30 km) every 30 minutes.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Hotels at Ellora
- Full range of hotels in Aurangabad
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,500 | ₹5,000 | ₹12,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Ellora caves and Kailāsa
- Daulatabad fort
- Bibi ka Maqbara
- Ajanta caves
🧵 Part of these circuits
📅 Best time to visit
October–March