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Sawan Shivratri 2024: Visit these 6 oldest Shiva Temples

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Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameswaram

This temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, was built in the early 12th century by the Pandya dynasty and is a significant pilgrimage site.
 

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Amarnath Cave Temple, Jammu and Kashmir

This historic pilgrimage place is thought to be thousands of years old and is well-known for its naturally occurring ice Shiva Lingam.

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Somnath Temple, Saurashtra

This temple, which dates to about 1,000 BCE, is an important Jyotirlinga shrine that has undergone multiple reconstructions throughout the years.

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Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand

This ancient temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas historically linked with the Pandavas, is a major pilgrimage site at Char Dham.
 

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Brihadeeswarar Temple, Thanjavur

Constructed in 1010 CE by Rajaraja Chola I, this architectural wonderland honoring Lord Shiva is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
 

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Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

Standing for many years, this temple honoring Lord Shiva was built in the 18th century, but its original foundation dates to approximately 1,000 BCE.

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