Film actor and MP Ravi Kishan visited the Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain. He took part in the sacred Bhasma Aarti of Lord Mahakal on Monday morning. Also, Ravi Kishan spent several hours in silent meditation in the Nandi Hall of the temple and remained immersed in the devotion of Lord Mahakal, who is called the time of times. Let us tell you, every year lakhs of devotees come to visit the Mahakaleshwar temple. On normal days, two to three lakh devotees come here, while on festivals this number increases to more than 7 lakhs. In such a situation, let us know about this temple
Recognition of Mahakaleshwar Temple
The Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas dedicated to Lord Shiva. Although the exact origin of the temple is unknown, it is believed to be ancient, with references dating back to the 6th century BC. The current structure was rebuilt in the 18th century by Maratha general Ranoji Shinde. The temple is located on the banks of the Shipra River in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is the real story of Mahakaleshwar Temple?
It is said that Ravana, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva, attempted to take the sacred lingam to Lanka. In the process, Lord Shiva crushed the lingam to thwart his attempts, leaving behind its pieces. These pieces are believed to have become the “Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga” and are enshrined in the temple.
Know what is the belief of Bhasma Aarti of the temple
Devotees believe that visiting and praying at the Mahakaleshwar temple fulfils wishes related to liberation (moksha) from the cycle of life and death, cleansing of sins and overall well-being. In particular, the Bhasma Aarti is considered to be the most powerful in fulfilling wishes. Let us tell you, most of the devotees from the country and the world come to attend the Bhasma Aarti of the temple.
What is the timing for darshan in the temple
Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain is open for darshan daily from 4:00 am to 11:00 pm. The day begins with Bhasma Aarti at 4:00 am, followed by regular darshan and various rituals throughout the day. Let us tell you, there are different options for darshan in the temple, including free general darshan and paid VIP/Gold Darshan.
General Darshan Timings: The temple is open for general darshan from 4:00 am to 11:00 pm.
VIP/Gold Darshan: You will have to pay money to choose this option. Usually VIP/Gold Darshan is allowed from 6:00 am to 10:30 am and from 6:30 pm to 10:30 pm.
How to reach Mahakaleshwar Temple
By Air: The nearest airport is Indore (53 km). You will get direct flights from Mumbai, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Gwalior. After which you can reach Ujjain by taxi or bus.
By Rail: Ujjain is directly connected by railway line to Ahmedabad, Rajkot, Mumbai, Lucknow, Dehradun, Delhi, Banaras, Cochin, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Howrah and many other places. From here you can reach the temple by bus.
By Road: Ujjain is directly connected by road to Indore, Surat, Gwalior, Pune, Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Udaipur, Nashik, Mathura.
