The 12 Jyotirlingas are sacred temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and are held in high esteem in Hinduism. The word "Jyotirlinga" means divine light or flame that symbolizes the infinite and formless form of Lord Shiva. Each Jyotirlinga depicts a different form of Shiva and is located at a different pilgrimage site in India. Devotees believe that worshipping at these sites brings spiritual benefits and bestows the grace of Lord Shiva upon them. Here is a brief description of each of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
The 12 Jyotirlingas are the most sacred and important places for devotees of Lord Shiva. Each of these sites offers a different experience of devotion, mythology, and history, making them important pilgrimage sites in Hinduism.

12 jyotirlinga name with place

Somnath (patan,Gujarat)

Location: Near Veraval in Prabhas Patan, Saurashtra, Gujarat.
Importance: It is the first and most important of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Somnath is associated with the moon god (Som) and is believed to be the place where Lord Shiva appeared in the form of light. It is one of the most important tourist centers.

Mallikarjuna (Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh)

Location: On the Srisailam mountain in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
Importance: Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga is the other name of the combination of Lord Shiva and Parvati who is also called Mallika. It is located in the hill ranges and is a very common destination for the devotees who came seeking happiness and prosperity.

Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh)

Location: Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh close to the Kshipra River.
Significance: Mahakaleshwar is believed to be the most powerful of all the Jyotirlingas. It is the only Jyotirlinga where the deity is worshipped in a south-facing posture. Ujjain is one of the four sites of the Kumbh Mela.

Omkareshwar (Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh)

Location: Omkareshwar island in the Narmada river, Madhya Pradesh.
Significance: Omkareshwar is said to be the place where the eternal sound of creation resonates, and it is associated with the sound "Om". There are two temples of Lord Shiva on this island, one Omkareshwar and the other Mamleshwar.

Baidyanath Jyotirlinga (Deoghar, Jharkhand)

Location: Deoghar, Jharkhand, also known as Baidyanath Dham.
Significance: Baidyanath is a very important Jyotirlinga. There is a popular belief that the Lord Shiva took the form of a Jyotirlinga here so that he can cure his devotees of diseases and hence it is called Baidyanath.

According to mythological beliefs

The king of Lanka, Ravana, was a great devotee of Lord Shiva. He wanted immortality. With his devotion, he asked for a Shiv Linga which he wanted to take to his kingdom. Lord Shiva blessed him that wherever he would place the Shiv Linga, it would get established. But due to Lord Ganesha, it got established in Deoghar, Jharkhand.

Temple: At Deoghar, thousands visit Baidyanath Temple annually, mainly in the Shravan Mela since devotees go here to drop Ganges waters on the Shiv Linga. Attractions at Baidyanath Temple: Vishwanath Temple, alternatively Vaidyanath Temple is another part of the complex. Here are numerous temples that of Goddess Parvati also come within this ambit. Kailash Hill: The temple is situated close to the sacred Kailash Hill, where devotees hold great importance and the holy river Saraswati flows close to the temple.

Kedarnath (Uttarakhand)

Location: Kedarnath in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand.
Importance: Kedarnath is one of the most sacred religious destinations in India and is considered to be one of the parts of the Char Dham Yatra. It is a highly elevated temple site, dedicated to Lord Shiva who is reverenced here as "Kedar" or "Lord of the region".

Bhimashankar (Pune, Maharashtra)

Location: Pune district, Maharashtra.
Relevance: Bhimashankar is situated at Sahyadri Hills. According to tradition, Lord Shiva killed demon Bhima over here. There is dense forest cover around it, and hence a great spot for trekking.

Kashi Vishwanath (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)

Kashi Vishwanath is at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It stands on the northern banks of Ganges.

Significance: It is one of the most beautiful and revered temples. It is considered to be the abode of Lord Shiva in his best incarnation. The city of Varanasi is famously known as the spiritual capital of India and this temple has been the center of Hinduism.

Trimbakeshwar (Nashik, Maharashtra)

Location: Trimbak, near Nashik, Maharashtra.
Significance: Trimbakeshwar Temple is devoted to Lord Shiva and is said to be the birthplace of the river Godavari. The specialty of the temple is it has three lingas that reflect the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

Nageshwar,( Dwarka, Gujarat)

Location: It is situated near the Arabian Sea in Dwarka, Gujarat. Significance: Nageshwar is one of the most prominent Jyotirlingas in Gujarat and is believed to be the destination where Lord Shiva appeared in the form of a serpent. The temple exists in the hills of Nageshwar, and it narrates the story of the demon Daruka.

Ramanathaswamy (Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu)

Location: Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, which is situated on the Pamban Island.
Significance: Ramanathaswamy is famous for its vast hall and ancient traditions as a pilgrim center dedicated to Lord Rama, a manifestation of Lord Vishnu and his worship towards Lord Shiva. It has strong links to the Ramayana epic.

Grishneshwar (Ellora caves, Maharashtra)

Ellora Temple in Maharashtra, India is counted among the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva. Grishneshwar is approximately 30 kilometers from the city of Aurangabad and is one of the major pilgrimage sites for Hindus. The Grishneshwar Temple is often associated with the Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of rock-cut temples and monasteries carved out of solid volcanic basalt rock. One of the southernmost temples in the Ellora Caves complex, the Grishneshwar Temple is a classic example of Hindu temple architecture.
Location: Grishneshwar Temple is situated in Ellora, Maharashtra, India. It is approximately 30 km from Aurangabad, the main city.

Possible Route (by geography and convenience)

Start in the West:

Somnath (Gujarat)

Nageshwar (Dwarka, Gujarat)

Trimbakeshwar (Maharashtra)

Grishneshwar (Maharashtra)

Bhimashankar (Maharashtra)

Head to Central India:

Omkareshwar (Madhya Pradesh)

Mahakaleshwar (Madhya Pradesh)

Head North:

Kashi Vishwanath (Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh)

Head further North to the Himalayas:

Kedarnath (Uttarakhand)

Then head East:

Vaidyanath (Deoghar, Jharkhand)

And finally South-East:

Mallikarjuna (Srisailam, Andhra Pradesh)

South to the Southern tip:

Ramanathaswamy (Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu)

How to start your journey to 12 Jyotirlingas in a line.

1. Bhimashankar Temple – Pune in Maharashtra.

2. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga – Nashik in Maharashtra.

3. Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple – Aurangabad in Maharashtra.

4. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga – Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.

5. Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga – Khandwa in Madhya Pradesh.

6. Shri Somnath Jyotirlinga – Gir Somnath in Gujarat.

7. Shri Nageshwar Jyotirlinga – Daarukavanam in Gujarat.

8. Kedarnath   -  Uttarakhand.

9. Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirlinga – Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

10. Baba Baidhnayath Dham  - Deoghar, Jharkhand.

11. Mallikarjuna Jyotirlinga – Srisailam in Andhra Pradesh.

12. Rameshwaram Jyotirlinga – Rameshwaram Island in Tamilnadu.