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The most popular place to visit in Ujjain is The Mahakaleshwar temple. The Mahakaleshwar temple is one of twelve jyotirlingas in the country. It is the place that is more prevalent in this holy city. And It is easy to find out why this five-story temple is the most popular tourist attraction in Ujjain. Mahabaleshwar temple’s many festivals are celebrated grandly. Nitya yatra and Sawari are two primary festivals celebrated at this temple. Kumbh Mela and Mahashivratri are famous festivals celebrated grandly.
History of Sri Mahakaleshwar Temple
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is Situated at Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Among all 12 jyotirlingas, it is only jyotirlinga that faces towards the south. According to a legend. A demon named ‘Dushana’ used to live in the hills of ‘Ratnamala’.he used to harm the devotees that worshiped lord shiva in ‘Avanti’(now Ujjain). He and his family were devoted to lord shiva. They started attacking the city and reached the home of the man. when Dushana was about to Strike the shilling with his weapon, lord shiva appeared there in the form of Mahakala. He defeated the demon and turned him and his army down, into the ashes. The family requested Mahakal to reside in the city of Ujjain so that the city will remain in peace and gain prosperity
From that day, lord shiva resides at Ujjain in the formed Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga the festival of Mahashivratri is celebrated with great enthusiasm at the temple
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Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Darshan Timings and Live Updates
The temple opens at 4 am and ends at 11 pm. While during this period the temple follows different rituals. Devotees can participate which they like to perform in various rituals. Every day aarti will be in the morning, midday and evening. Mahakaleshwar temple and other temples don’t have any break or lunch every afternoon the temples are closed.
Darshan and Harathi Timings
- DARSHAN – 4:00 AM To 11:00 PM
- Bhashma – Aarti 4:00 AM To 6:00 AM
- Morning Aarti – 7:00 AM To 7:30 AM
- Evening Aarti – 5:00 PM To 5:30 PM
- Shree Mahakaal Aarti – 7:00 PM To 7:30 PM