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Short answer, they are different, but deeply connected.

Jyotirlingas are 12 holy shrines of Lord Shiva, self-manifested pillars of divine light. 

Shakti Peethas are 51 powerful goddess sites, each marking a spot where Goddess Sati's body parts fell after Lord Vishnu used his Sudarshana Chakra to free Lord Shiva from grief.

Maharashtra is home to 5 Jyotirlingas: Trimbakeshwar, Bhimashankar, Aundha Nagnath, Parli Vaijnath, and Grishneshwar all Shiva temples.

Maharashtra also has 3½ Shakti Peethas Maha

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