Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Mahakaleshwar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Ujjain City in Ujjain District in Madhya Pradesh State, India. The temple is situated on the side of the Rudra Sagar lake. The temple of Mahakaleshwar, its shikhara soaring into the skies, an imposing façade against the skyline, evokes primordial awe and reverence with its majesty. The Temple is believed to be one among the twelve jyotirlinga shrines of Lord Shiva. It is also considered as Sakthi Peeth. Ujjain is situated on the right bank of River Shipra. It is a very holy city for the Hindus, a site for the triennial Kumbha Mela. According to Hindu scriptures, it was originally called Avantika. Ujjain is considered as one of the seven Moksha Puris.
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The Temple
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Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 04.00 am in the morning till 11.00 pm in then night.
Pooja Timings
1. From the month Chaitra to Ashwin:
· Morning Pooja: 7:00 AM - 7:30 AM
· Mid-day Pooja: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
· Evening Pooja: 5:00 PM - 5:30 PM
· Aarti Shri Mahakal: 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
· Closing Time: 11:00 PM
2. From the month Kartik to Falgun:
· Morning Pooja: 7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
· Mid-day Pooja: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
· Evening Pooja: 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM
· Aarti Shri Mahakal: 7:30 PM - 8:00 PM
· Closing Time: 11:00 PM
Festivals
Mahashivaratri is the most famous festival celebrated here. Thousands of pilgrims flock to the fairgrounds near the Mahakaleshwar temple and do their worship throughout the night. Simhastha Kumbha Mela is a mammoth fair, held once in twelve years at Simhastha. The Puja-Archana, Abhisheka Aarati and other rituals are regularly performed all the year round in Mahakala temple.
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