This Mahashivratri — Plan Your Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga Pilgrimage from Aurangabad
Mahashivratri is the holiest night of the year for Shiva devotees. Make your pilgrimage to Parli Vaijnath Jyotirlinga truly special with Jaingiri Travels' comfortable, reliable transport.
Why Parli Vaijnath on Mahashivratri?
Parli Vaijnath is one of Lord Shiva's 12 Jyotirlingas — the sacred sites where Shiva is believed to manifest as a column of light. On Mahashivratri, hundreds of thousands of devotees converge here for the four-prahar puja rituals that continue through the night. The atmosphere of chants, oil lamps, and collective devotion is profoundly moving.
Route from Aurangabad to Parli Vaijnath
The most common route is via Osmanabad (Dharashiv) on NH52. Distance: 210 km, time: ~4.5 hours. Our drivers know exactly when to depart to arrive before the morning Mahashivratri puja begins.
Mahashivratri Puja Schedule at Parli
- First Prahar Puja: Evening (approx. 6–9 PM)
- Second Prahar Puja: Night (approx. 9 PM–12 AM)
- Third Prahar Puja (Nishita Kaal): Midnight – 3 AM (most auspicious)
- Fourth Prahar Puja: Pre-dawn 3–6 AM
Recommended Trip Plan
Depart Aurangabad: 12:00 PM
Arrive Parli: 4:30 PM
Evening puja & darshan: 5:00 PM – late night
Nishita Kaal darshan: Midnight (most auspicious)
Return Aurangabad: Early morning (or next day)
Combine with Aundha Nagnath
For the complete Marathwada Jyotirlinga experience, consider visiting Aundha Nagnath (also 210 km from Aurangabad) on the return trip. Our Jyotirlinga Circuit Package covers Parli, Aundha, and Grishneshwar in 2 days.