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Mahakaleshwar Temple
Lord Shiva

Mahakaleshwar Temple

Ujjain, Madhya PradeshNo reviews yet — be the first

Mahakaleshwar is a prominent Shiva temple in Ujjain. The city itself is a major sacred centre with the Shipra river and a rich festival calendar.

Temple typeJyotirlinga
Darshan3:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Best timeOctober – March
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Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple
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Bhasma Aarti

Bhasma Aarti: the renowned early-morning ritual associated with the Mahakaleshwar shrine.

Mahakal Lok at Mahakaleshwar Temple
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Mahakal Lok

Mahakal Lok: the large pilgrim-oriented cultural and heritage development created around the Mahakal precinct.

Shipra ghats at Mahakaleshwar Temple
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Shipra ghats

Shipra ghats: sacred riverfront spaces along the Shipra, important to Ujjain’s broader pilgrimage landscape.

Ujjain heritage at Mahakaleshwar Temple
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Ujjain heritage

Ujjain heritage: temples, ghats and historic sacred spaces spread across one of India’s major pilgrimage cities.

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