People believe that since Lord Vishnu hid both Amrit and Dhanavantari in the Linga, anyone who touches the Linga can receive the power of Amrit. Parli is also a meeting place of HariHara. Festivals of both Hari (Vishnu) and Hara Shiva) are celebrated.
Om namah shivaay !
I had in mind for long wish, to visit this place to complete 12 Jyotirlinga Darshan. Parli Vaijnath is one of the jyotirlingas temples in Maharashtra. It is situated in Beed district of Maharashtra.
Nearest cities are Nanded a Latur. Parli Vaijanath has a railway station. Trains available from multiple places to parli.
What is the legend of Ravana and Shiva Linga?
The demon King Ravana did severe penance and even cut off his heads to please Lord Shiva. Moved by his sacrifice, Lord Shiva offered several boons, and Ravana requested that Lord Shiva come to Lanka. The Lord accepted and instructed Ravana to carry his Shiva Linga and warned him not to keep it down anywhere till he reached his destination. During the journey, Ravana wanted to take a break and instructed a shepherd to carry the Linga for a while. Unaware of the Lord’s instruction, the shepherd put the heavy Linga down for a brief moment. The Lord thus stayed there at the place and became popular as Vaidhyanath.
The significance of Parli Vaijnath Temple
People believe that since Lord Vishnu hid both Amrit and Dhanavantari in the Linga, anyone who touches the Linga can receive the power of Amrit. Parli is also a meeting place of HariHara. Festivals of both Hari (Vishnu) and Hara Shiva) are celebrated.
Regular buses ply between parli and other places in Maharashtra. Bus stand is very near to railway station Auto available for local transport. Multiple lodges and hotel are available for accommodation in parli . Temple trust also providing accommodation