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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

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About Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga stands as one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, representing the most revered abodes of Lord Shiva in Hindu tradition. Situated in the historic city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, the temple occupies a sacred location along the holy Shipra river. The central deity, Shiva in lingam form, is considered Swayambhu—self-manifested—and is believed to generate its own spiritual power (Shakti) inherently, distinguishing it from other lingams that are ritually consecrated and empowered through mantra.

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Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India
Directions
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is located in at 23.1828°N, 75.7683°E. Open in Google Maps

Darshan & aarti timings

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Festivals celebrated here

The temple is busiest and most beautifully decorated on these days.

01Apr
Hanuman Jayantiहनुमान जयंती

Birth of Hanuman

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24Nov
Kartik Purnimaकार्तिक पूर्णिमा

Dev Deepawali, Ganga ghats lit

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08Nov
Diwaliदीपावली

Festival of lights, Lakshmi puja

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