Shiv Jyotirlinga: Touching these 6 Jyotirlingas including Kedarnath is prohibited, know the reason for this?

Which Jyotirlinga is forbidden to touch?

Shiv Jyotirlinga: In Sanatan Dharma, the God of Gods, Mahadev is worshiped as the Supreme God. Lord Shiva is called Kailashpati. Since he lives on Mount Kailash with Mother Parvati. Saffron Shiva is also called a resident of the crematorium. Because he also lives in the crematorium wearing ashes and accepts the prayers of the sad souls and gives the shade of his grace unconditionally, but in India there are six such Jyotirlingas or rather Shiva temples, where clear instructions have been given to the devotees not to touch the Jyotirlingas.

On this the question usually arises that why humans cannot touch God who lives so close to humanity. Are these just restrictions? Or is there some deeper reason behind this? Let us know.

Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga

Kashi Vishwanath is counted among the most sacred temples of the world. Kashi is the city of Lord Shiva and rests on his trident. It is known as the city that provides salvation. The Jyotirlinga here is worshiped a lot, but devotees cannot touch the Jyotirlinga directly. One reason behind this is said to be crowd management. The second sanctum sanctorum is a powerful spiritual centre. Here Shiva is worshiped as the ultimate truth, which is considered beyond physical proximity.

Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga

Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga is deeply connected to Ramayana. This temple is famous for its holy water rituals. Here too it is prohibited to touch the Jyotirlinga directly.

Kedarnath Jyotirlinga

Kedarnath is situated amidst the high Himalayas. This is considered one of the most energetic pilgrimage sites of Shiva. Kedarnath Jyotirlinga is highly recognized. Devotees are prohibited from touching it. Only pundits and priests can touch it. Here Jyotirlinga is not considered a mere symbol but a living spiritual power.

Somnath Jyotirlinga

Somnath is considered to be the first Jyotirlinga. Devotees are not allowed to touch Somnath Jyotirlinga. Classical Agamic methods are followed in Somnath temple. Here worship and darshan is done through rituals guided by the priest.

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

Jyotirlinga located in Mahakaleshwar temple which is installed towards the south. It is related to time and destruction. There is a huge crowd of devotees here during the morning rituals. The priests of the temple follow this strict rule.

Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga

Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga is also considered very special from the spiritual point of view. Here also physical contact with Jyotirlinga is limited to a great extent.

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