The words "Jyotirlinga" are broken down into the words "Jyothi," which means "radiance," and "linga," which means "phallus." These Jyotirlingas are viewed as various Shiva incarnations. Hindu worshippers from all over the country travel to each of the 12 Jyotirlingas. These Jyotirlingas are strategically placed shrines, as part of their