Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga Temple

Recognized as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, this ancient temple is dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva and also houses shrines for Goddess Parvati, Lord Ganesha, and Vateshwara. The temple stands as a significant spiritual destination for devotees seeking darshan and blessings.

The Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga Temple is open daily from 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM, with a closure from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM for cleaning and rituals. On Shravan Mondays, the temple remains open 24 hours, catering to the influx of pilgrims during this auspicious period.

The best time to visit is early morning between 5:00 and 8:00 AM, during the winter months (November to February), or throughout the vibrant festival season.

Major festivals celebrated here include Shravan Maas (July–August), Mahashivratri (February–March), Vijayadashami (September–October), and Tripuri Pournima (November–December).

Devotees can participate in various poojas such as the Morning Abhishek / Rudrabhishek (6:00 AM – 7:00 AM), Panchamrut Abhishek, Arogya Puja, and Bhasma / Shringar Puja (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM). Poojas are conducted in Sanskrit, Marathi, and Hindi.

Darshan options include free darshan, special darshan (₹100 or ₹150), and VIP darshan.

The temple maintains a traditional dress code: men are expected to wear modest Indian or formal attire for general darshan and bare-chested with dhoti/lungi for abhishekam, while women should wear saree or salwar kameez with dupatta, ensuring shoulders and legs are covered.

Getting to Parli Vaijnath is convenient via major hubs like Pune, Aurangabad (Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar), Latur, or Parbhani. State transport and private buses connect Parli Vaijnath with Beed (43 km), Latur (51 km), and Aurangabad.

The Parli Vaijnath railway station is just 2 km away, with other nearby stations including Parbhani Junction, Purna Junction, and Huzur Sahib Nanded. Latur Airport is the closest at 49 km, followed by Nanded and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar airports.

Accommodation is plentiful, with options like Hotel Madhav Bhakta Nivas (opposite the temple), Shri Vaijnath Devasthan Trust Bhakta Niwas, Swarajya Bhakta Niwas, Hotel Arya Executive, and Hotel Anusaya Palace, all within 0.1–2 km of the temple.

The temple provides paid parking, wheelchair-accessible entrances, and designated parking zones. Photography is strictly prohibited inside the main premises, and mobile phones must be silenced.

Prasadam includes sacred ash, sandalwood paste, and floral remnants, with additional prasad available for purchase. Annadanam is arranged during major festivals.

Nearby attractions include Someshwar Temple (3 km), Gopinath Gad, Yogeshwari Mandir (12 km), Shri Nageshwar Jyotirling Aundha Nagnath (70 km), and Parli Fort. For more information, visit the official Maharashtra Tourism website or contact the temple directly at +91-2446-222909. Online darshan is available for devotees unable to visit in person.