Shri MAHAKAL maharaj | ujjain | jyotirling | about

Shri MAHAKAL maharaj | ujjain | jyotirling | about


                                                                           ॐ ह्रीं जूं सः भूर्भुवः स्वः,
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं स्यजा महे
सुगन्धिम्पुष्टिवर्द्धनम्‌।

उर्व्वारूकमिव बंधनान्नमृत्योर्म्मुक्षीयमामृतात्‌
ॐ स्वः भुवः भूः ॐ सः जूं हौं ॐ' ||

ABOUT TEMPLE



Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, shrines which are said to be the most sacred abodes of Lord Shiva. It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India This temple is situated on the banks of Rudra Sagar Sarova 



Mahakaleshwar temple history

 The present temple was built in 1736 by General Peshwa Baji Rao and Chhatrapati Shahu Maharaj General Sir Ranajirao Shinde Maharaj. After this, Srinath Mahadaji Shinde Maharaj and Shriman Maharani BaiJabai Raje Shinde had also made several changes and repairs in it.

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple

 The idol built in Mahakaleshwar is often called Dakshinamurthy, because it is a South Mukhi idol. According to Shivantra tradition, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas was chosen. The statue of Omkareshwar Mahadev is built on the holy place on the Mahadev pilgrimage site. With this, the statue of Ganesha, Parvati and Kartikeya has also been established in the West, North and East. The statue of Nandi, Lord Shiva's vehicle, has also been set on the south side. It is said that the temple of Nagchandreshwar built is opened in the year only for one day on the day of Nagapanchami. This temple has a total of five floors, one of which is also below the ground. This temple is built in a sacred garden, surrounded by huge walls near the lake. Along with this, brass lamps have also been installed in the lower holy place. Like other temples, the offerings of God are given to devotees here too.The peak of the temple of Mahakaleshwar is built in such a way that we see it touching the sky, it is a miracle in itself. The Mahakal temple of Ujjain, which holds its control over the city which also lives, also shows traditional Hindu traditions in the present time.On the day of Maha Shivratri, a huge festival is organized near the temple and Lord Shiva is worshiped till late night.Sri Swapneshwar Mahadev Temple also comes in the borders of Mahakaleshwar Temple, where devotees worship Shiva as Mahakal, and they wish to fulfill their dreams. Sadashiv Temple is a temple showing empathy, where devotees pray to Lord Shiva with a true heart. It is believed that here Mahadev is Swapneshwar and Shakti is Swapanivarvari.This temple is open from 4 am to 11 pm in the morning.The temple was repaired in 7th Century and it was also decorated to a great extent.Mahakaleshwar Temple as Shakti Peeth -This holy shrine has also been included in the 18 Maha Shakti Peeth.Shakti Peeth is also a place of pilgrimage, where it is believed that by going to that place, the body of the human body gets internal strength. All power backs are famous for their powers.

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