Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Mahakaleshwar Temple is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It is mentioned in the Puranas, Mahabharata, and the works of poets like Kalidasa. The temple was destroyed by Iltutmish in 1235 AD. Subsequent rulers focused on its restoration and beautification, which allowed the temple to attain its current form. It is a self-manifested (Swayambhu) and south-facing temple, highly regarded for its spiritual significance.
मुख्य विवरण · Temple details
- प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Shiva (महाकालेश्वर)
- स्थान / Location: Udaipur, Gujarat
- निर्माण / Built: ancient
- निर्माता / Built by: Iltutmish (restoration)
वास्तुकला · Architecture
South-facing (Dakshinmukhi)
शास्त्रीय संदर्भ · Scriptural references
- Puranas
- Mahabharata
- Meghdoot (by Kalidasa)
महत्व · Significance
It is believed that merely having darshan of Mahakaleshwar Mahadev leads to the attainment of Moksha.
संबंधित कथाएँ · Legends
The temple is described in the Puranas, Mahabharata, and the works of Kalidasa.
It is a Swayambhu (self-manifested) deity.
प्रमुख त्योहार · Festivals
- Singhasth
Nearby temples
- Hanuman Ghat Temple (1.2 km)
- Shree Manshapurna Mahadev Mata Baan Devi Mandir (2.3 km)
- Pala Ganesh Temple (2.4 km)
- Karni Mata, Udaipur (3.1 km)
- Shri Manshapurna Karni Mata Temple (3.1 km)
सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ
Which deity is worshipped at Mahakaleshwar Mandir?
Mahakaleshwar Mandir is dedicated to Shiva (महाकालेश्वर).
Where is Mahakaleshwar Mandir located?
Mahakaleshwar Mandir is located in Udaipur, Gujarat, India, at coordinates 24.5905, 73.6748.
Which temples are near Mahakaleshwar Mandir?
Nearby temples include Hanuman Ghat Temple (1.2 km); Shree Manshapurna Mahadev Mata Baan Devi Mandir (2.3 km); Pala Ganesh Temple (2.4 km).