Maharashtra has 5 Jyotirlinga temples: Bhimashankar, Grishneshwar, Trimbakeshwar, Aundha Nagnath, and Parli Vaidyanath. Jyotirlingas are sacred shrines of Lord Shiva, and there are 12 in total across India. Maharashtra has the highest number of these sacred temples among all Indian states, making it a significant pilgrimage destination for Shaivites.