Khultabad, Maharashtra: Actress and politician Kangana Ranaut visited the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga Temple in Verul, Khultabad, Maharashtra on December 26, 2025, as part of her ongoing spiritual journey to visit all twelve Jyotirlingas in India. The visit, which occurred in the afternoon, drew considerable attention, with devotees gathering to catch a glimpse of the celebrity and capture the moment on their phones.
Ranaut, a Padma Shri awardee and BJP Member of Parliament for the Mandi Lok Sabha constituency in Himachal Pradesh, has expressed a desire to complete the darshan of all twelve Jyotirlingas by the end of December. Her visit to Grishneshwar marks a significant step towards fulfilling this spiritual quest. Before visiting Grishneshwar, she visited the Vaidyanath Jyotirlinga and Vasuki Dham, marking her ninth Jyotirlinga darshan.
During her visit to the Grishneshwar Temple, Ranaut performed a ritualistic Abhishek and Mahapuja, fully immersed in the temple's peaceful and devotional atmosphere. She was seen offering prayers at the Shiva linga with great devotion while wearing a blue ethnic attire. Ranaut shared her experience on Instagram, stating that while she has visited other Jyotirlingas multiple times, this was her first visit to the Grishneshwar Jyotirlinga, which is located in Maharashtra, her "home". She added, "There is no doubt that you can only go for darshan when Mahadev calls. HAR HAR MAHADEV".
The Grishneshwar Temple Trust felicitated Ranaut after the darshan. The actress's presence, combined with the existing Christmas holiday crowds, created considerable excitement, and police were on hand to manage the commotion.
In November, Ranaut visited the Somnath Temple, where she participated in the aarti ceremony and performed dhwaja pujan, offering the ceremonial flag at the temple. These visits highlight Ranaut's dedication to her spiritual pursuits.
Kangana Ranaut's social media updates provide her followers with glimpses into her devotion and milestones in her journey to visit all twelve sacred Jyotirlingas before the end of the year. On the professional front, Kangana Ranaut was last seen in "Emergency", a project she also directed.
