The Dwadash Jyotirlinga Stotram is a sacred and powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, glorifying his twelve divine Jyotirlinga manifestations. Jyotirlingas are considered the most revered forms of Shiva, where he appeared as an infinite pillar of light (Jyoti), symbolizing supreme consciousness and eternal truth. These twelve holy Jyotirlingas are located across different regions of India and are among the most important pilgrimage sites in Hinduism.
This stotram beautifully describes the spiritual significance and divine glory of each Jyotirlinga—Somnath, Mallikarjuna, Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, Kedarnath, Bhimashankar, Kashi Vishwanath, Trimbakeshwar, Vaidyanath, Nageshwar, Rameshwaram, and Grishneshwar. By chanting the Dwadash Jyotirlinga Stotram with devotion, devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva in all his sacred forms, irrespective of physical travel to these temples.
Regular recitation of this stotram is believed to remove negative karma, grant mental peace, protect from fear and suffering, and promote spiritual growth. It is especially auspicious to chant during Monday (Somvar), Mahashivratri, Shravan month, and other Shiva-related festivals. The rhythmic and devotional verses help purify the mind and strengthen the devotee’s connection with Lord Shiva.
Lyrics – Dwadash Jyotirlinga Stotram
Sourashtra Dese Visadhethi Ramye, Jyothirmayam Chandra Kalavathamsam ।
Bhakthi Pradhanaya Krupavatheernam, Tham Soma Nadham Saranam Prapadhye ॥ 1 ॥
Sri Shaila Sange Vibhudathi Sange, Thulathi Thune Api Mudha Vasantham ।
Thamarjunam Mallika Poorvamekam, Namami Samsara Samudhra Sethum ॥ 2 ॥
Avanthikayam Vihithavatharam, Mukthi Pradhanaya Cha Sajjananam ।
Akalamruthyo Parirakshanatham, Vande Maha Kala Maha Suresam ॥ 3 ॥
Kavaerika Narmadhayo Pavithre, Samagame Sajjana Tharanaya ।
Sadaiva Mandha Tripure Vasantham, Onkarameesam Shivameka Meede ॥ 4 ॥
Poorvothare Prajjwalika Nidhane, Sada Vasantham Girija Sametham ।
Surasuradhitha Pada Padmam, Sri Vaidyanatham Tham Aham Namami ॥ 5 ॥
Yaamye Sadange Nagare Adhi Ramye, Vibhooshithangam Vividaischa Bhogai ।
Sad Bhakthi Mukthi Prada Meesa Mekam, Sri Naganatham Saranam Prapadhye ॥ 6 ॥
Mahadri Parswe Cha Thate Ramantham, Sampoojyamanam Sathatham Muneendrai ।
Surasurair Yaksha Mahoraghadyai, Kedarameesam Shivameka Meede ॥ 7 ॥
Sahyadri Seershe Vimale Vasantham, Godavari Theera Pavithra Dese ।
Yad Darsanal Pathakamasu Nasam, Prayathi Tham Traimbaka Meesa Meede ॥ 8 ॥
Suthamra Varnee Jala Rasi Yoge,Nibhadhya Sethum Visikhaira Sankyai ।
Sri Ramachandrna Samarpitham Tham,Ramesamakhyam Niyatham Smarami ॥ 9 ॥
Yam Dakini Sakinika Samaje, Nishevyamanam Pisithasanaischa ।
Sadaiva Bheemadhi Pada Prasidham, Tham Shnkaram Bhaktha Hitham Namami ॥ 10 ॥
Sayanda Mananda Vane Vasantham, Mananda Kandam Hatha Papa Vrundam ।
Varanasi Nadha Manadha Nadham, Sri Viswanadham Saranam Prapadhye ॥ 11 ॥
Ilapure Ramya Visalake Asmin, Samullasantham Cha Jagad Varenyam ।
Vande Maha Dhara Thara Swabhavam, Ghusruneswarakhyam Saranam Prapadhye ॥ 12 ॥
Jyothir Maya Dwadasa Linga Kanam, Shivathmanam Prokthamidham Kramena ।
Sthothram Padithwa Manujo Athi Bhakthyo, Phalam Thadalokye Nijam Bhajescha ॥ 13 ॥
