Grishneshwar Temple

Temple Overview

Grishneshwar near Ellora Caves is the twelfth Jyotirlinga — often combined with Ajanta–Ellora heritage visits for international travellers.

Darshan Timings

• General Darshan(Temple hours)

Aarti Schedule

• Morning aartiMorning
• Evening aartiEvening

How to Book Darshan

Walk-in darshan is typical. No complex online booking for general entry.

How to Reach

Best Time to Visit

October–March. Pair temple morning with Ellora afternoon if energy allows — or separate days for seniors.

Festivals

• Maha Shivaratri(Feb–Mar)

Rituals & Pooja

• Abhishekam

Dress Code

Modest attire.

Travel Tips

• Do not force Ellora caves + Grishneshwar + Ajanta in one day.
• Carry water; Deccan plateau can be dry and hot.

Quick answers

• darshan timing
• aarti timing
• how to book darshan
• how to reach
• best time to visit
• festivals
• rituals
• dress code
• travel tips

FAQ

• Can I visit Grishneshwar and Ellora Caves together?

  Yes — they are close. For calm travel, do temple first in the morning and caves later, or split across two days for seniors.