Definitions
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- noun Hinduism A shrine where Lord
Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam or "Lingam (pillar) of light." There are twelve traditional Jyotirlinga shrines inIndia .
Etymologies
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From Sanskrit ज्योतिर्लिङ्ग
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Examples
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He mentioned that all ritual that are done in Nashik, jyotirlinga can be done here hence the confusion.
Neer Dosa and Appam in Mangalore Anjali 2007
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This manifestation of Lord Shiva in the form of the first effulgent linga was on this special day of Mahashivratri, and thus all devotees pray to the effulgent linga jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva.
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This manifestation of Lord Shiva in the form of the first effulgent linga was on this special day of Mahashivratri, and thus all devotees pray to the effulgent linga jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva.
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