There are 12 MAIN Jyothir Lingas of Lord Siva in India. Most of them are located in Northern parts of India.

1. Sri Soma Naath- in Saurashtra, located in Prabhas Patan, VERAVAL.
2. Sri Mallikaarjuna –This is in Srisailam –on the banks of the Krishna River.
3. Sri Mahakaaleshwara – This is in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh.
4. Sri Omkaareshwara This is in Malwa on the banks of the river Narmada. M.P.
5. Sri Vaidhyanaatha- in Santhaal Paragna. This place is also known as Chinta Bhoomi.
6. Sri Bheemsankara- It is east of Mumbai and North of Pune on the banks of the river Bheema. It is located 120 kms from Nasik.
7. Sri Rameshwaram – located in Ram Naath district of Tamil Nadu.
8. Sri Naageshwara- located in Dwarka near the Gomati River.
9. Sri Vishwanaatha- in Varanasi "also known as Kaashi"
10. Sri Trayambakeshwara- in Nasik district on the banks of the river Goutami in Maharashtra.
11. Sri Kedaareshwara- in Himalayas on the banks of the river Mandaakini in BADRINATH.
12. Sri Ghusameshwara- near Berut village which is 12 km away from Daulatabad station in Nizmaabad

Karma Yoga leads to detachment from desires and action done devotedly and whole heartily, without attachment to its results. Victory or defeat does not disturb him as it is willed by the Supreme and Universal Spirit.

Whatever happens, the individual accepts without attachment or aversion and has love even for his enemy. Devoted each to his own duty, man attains perfection. Lord Shiva’s has presence in 5 more temples in South India. These temples represent the five elements "Panch Bhootha" of Prithvi, Jala, Tapas, and Vaayu, Aakash (Nether).

These Temples are: PRITHVI KSHETRA: this is located in kaanchipuram (Tamil Nadu) This is know as Ekaambareshwara temple, here the Swayambhu Linga of Lord Shiva is of Natural Mud from the Earth- which is now covered with Kavacha for preforming Poojas and Abhisheka (bathing purpose).

Apa Kshetra (Jala Khetra): This is in Thiruvaanaikaavu near Trichirappally or Trichy in Tamil Nadu. This is near Srirangam temple. The Swayambhu Shiva Linga is below the bhoomi level and the Linga is surrounded always by water.

Agni Kshetra (Tejas Kshetra): This is located in the Thiruvanna Malai of North Arcot district of Tamil Nadu. Here Lord Shiva is present in the form of Agni (fire).

Vaayu Kshetra: This is in Kaalhasthi, which is located in Chitoor district of Andhra Pradesh near the famous Tirupati temple. This is also known as Dakshina Kalisha. In this temple presence of Lord Shiva Vaayu as it can seen that the Jyothi (light) emitting from the Diya (lamp) always vibrates or dances due to presence of wind inside the temple. This temple is famous for conducting Poojas to reduce the bad effects of Kalsarpa yoga and for Rahu Shanti also.

Aakasha Kshetra: This is in Chidambaram located in South Arcot District of Tamil Nadu. Here its is believed that the Lord Shiva used to dance in the form of Nataraja in many happier moods. The various poses used in his dances are used as basis for famous dances in India like Bharatanatyam, Kutchipudi, etc.