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Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple - A Journey to the Heart of Lord Shiva

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Introduction 

Ujjain, located on the banks of the sacred river shipra in Madhya Pradesh, is one of India's oldest and most spiritual cities.  Among its many temples and holy sities, Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga stands as the crown jewel - a place where divine energy and devotion meet. This temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva, making it one of the most powerful and sacred Shiva shrines in the world.






The Legend of Mahakaleshwar 

According to Hindu mythology, the city of Ujjain was once called Avanti. It is believed that Lord Shiva appeared here in the form of Mahakal, the destroyer of time, to protect his devotees from a demon named Dushana. Since then, Shiva has been worshipped here as Mahakaleshwar.


Visiting the Temple 
. Timings : 3:00 Am to 11:00 Pm 
. Location: Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India 

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