Ujjain Mahakal Temple
SRI OMKARESHWAR MAHAKAL TEMPLE
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Shri Mahakaleshwar is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas located in India, and it is especially famous for being in Ujjain. The glory of Mahakaleshwar temple has been elaborately described in various Puranas. Starting from Kalidasa, many Sanskrit poets have enriched this temple emotionally. Ujjain used to be the central point for the calculation of Indian time and Mahakala was considered the exclusive presiding deity of Ujjain. The god of time, Shiva in all his splendor, reigns eternally in Ujjain. The temple of Mahakaleshwar, its spire soaring into the sky, an imposing façade against the sky, evokes primordial awe and reverence with its magnificence. Mahakal dominates the life of the city and its people, even in the midst of the busy routine of modern day engagements, and provides an unbreakable link with past traditions. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas of India, the lingam (born from the self) at Mahakal, is believed to derive Shakti (power) from within itself, as against other images and lingas, which are ceremoniously installed and chanted. Investments are made with- Power. The idol of Mahakaleshwar is considered as Dakshinamurti because it is south facing. This is a unique feature, found only in Mahakaleshwar among the 12 Jyotirlingas by the Tantric tradition. The shivling of Omkareshwar Shiva is enshrined in the sanctum sanctorum above the omkareshwar Mahakal temple. Images of lord Ganesha,sri Parvati maata and lord Kartikeya are installed in the west, north and east of the sanctum. Nandi statue in the south. The idol of Nagachandreshwar on the third floor can only be worshipped on the day of Nagpanchami. On the day of Mahashivratri, a huge fair is held near the temple, and worship takes place through the night.
Ujjain Mahakal Temple: 'How can death harm those who are devotees of Mahakal...' After reading this line, everyone's mind will definitely go towards Ujjain. Every Shiva devotee wants to visit Mahakaleshwar once in his life. Although every year there is a crowd of devotees in the city of Mahakal, but on Teej-festival and on some special occasions, many devotees come to Ujjain to visit Lord Bholenath. In such a situation, the devotees have got a special gift before the new year. Now you will not have to wait much to have a quick darshan of Mahakal. You can worship and visit Baba Mahakal in few minutes by taking tickets online.
To have a good new year, everyone goes to a temple or pilgrimage with their family to seek the blessings of the gods and goddesses. A large number of devotees are also expected to visit Ujjain on the occasion of New Year. In view of this, the temple administration is making special arrangements.
Now devotees can have darshan of Mahakal in just 40 minutes. For this, they will have to take an online ticket, which will cost Rs 250. Keep in mind here that it will be necessary for the devotees who book the ticket to bring its printout. The ticket printout will have to be checked at gate number 4 only after that entry will be given in the temple.
Offline facility will be closed
According to the information, at present offline tickets can also be made from the protocol office and gate number four of the temple, but this facility will be closed in a week. After that only online tickets will be available for quick darshan. In the new year, this facility will be made completely online from offline.
Book tickets for Mahakal from here:- shrimahakaleshwar.com
Please tell that from Saturday the entry of devotees of all categories in the sanctum sanctorum of Mahakal temple has been stopped. Devotees are being shown lord Mahakal from lord Ganesh Mandapam. This arrangement will remain till January 5. On the other hand, the administration has made parking arrangements for 31st December and 1st January at Meghdoot forest on Indore road and Karkraj temple located behind Harsiddhi. The omkareshwar temple committee is also considering running free e-rickshaws from Karkaraj for devotees.
Mahakal Bhasm Aarti, Ujjain
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Mahakal is considered one of the most mysterious forms of Lord Shiva. This form of Bholenath is present in the holy and pilgrimage city of Ujjain. Let us tell you that there are five aartis of Mahakal, in which Bhasma Aarti is considered the most special. In this aarti, Mahakal is decorated with the ashes of the funeral pyre. Strict rules have been fixed for this aarti, in which women have to attend the aarti only with veil.
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What is Bhasma Aarti?
According to legend, in ancient times there was a demon named Dushan. Because of that the people of Ujjain were upset. To free the people there from that tyrannical demon, Lord Shiva killed him. Being killed by that tyrannical monster, the townspeople requested Lord Shiva to settle there. Then Lord Shiva settled there in the form of Mahakal.
It is believed that Lord Shiva applied the ashes left after destroying the pollution on himself. Based on this mythological story, this Shiva temple was named Mahakaleshwar.
What are the rules of Bhasma Aarti of Ujjain
In the Mahakaleshwar temple, Shiva is decorated with the first pyre lit in the cremation ground. Different forms of Lord Shiva are worshiped 6 times a day in this temple. Bhasma Aarti is performed only by the priests of the temple. There is a rule for men to participate in it wearing dhoti.
On the other hand, due to the belief that Lord Shiva is in formless form, women are not allowed to see this form of Bholenath. They are allowed to come to this Aarti only after wearing a clean and cotton saree and wearing a veil.
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How To Reach:
Air Way
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Nearest Airport Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport Indore (53 km). There are regular flights from Mumbai to Delhi, Pune, Jaipur, Hyderabad, and Bhopal.
By Train
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Ujjain is a railway station in Western Railway zone. Here is the UJN code. many trains available from here to major cities.
Road Way
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Regular bus services connect Ujjain to Indore, Bhopal, Ratlam, Gwalior, Mandu, Dhar, Kota and Omkareshwar etc. Good roads connect Ujjain to Ahmedabad (402 Km), Bhopal (183 Km), Mumbai (655 Km), Delhi. (774 kms)Gwalior (451 kilometers), Indore (53 kilometers), and Khajuraho (570 kilometers) are all located within close proximity to each other.
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