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Where is Grushneshwar Jyotirlinga Mandir located?
Verul village, Sambhajinagar district, Maharashtra
What is the meaning of the word 'Ghrneshwara'?
Lord of compassion
Who sponsored the rebuilding of the temple in its current form in the 18th century?
Queen Ahilyabai Holkar of Indore
Where is Sambhaji Nagar located?
East-northeast far from Mumbai
Who destroyed the temple structure in 13th and 14th-century?
Delhi Sultanate
Study Notes
Grushneshwar Jyotirlinga Mandir
- Located in Ellora, Maharashtra, India
- Name "Ghrneshwara" derived from the Sanskrit words "Grihn" meaning to hear and "Ishwara" meaning Lord or God
- Rebuilt in its current form in the 18th century, sponsored by Ahilyabai Holkar
- Original temple structure destroyed in the 13th and 14th centuries by Muslim invaders
- Sambhaji Nagar, previously known as Aurangabad, is the city where the temple is situated
Test your knowledge about the Grushneshwar Jyotirlinga Mandir, one of the 12 Jyotirlinga mandirs of Shiva located in Maharashtra, India. Learn interesting facts about its history, significance, and location near the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Ellora Caves.
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