March 29, 2024
  • The Mahakal Lok corridor, located at Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple, experienced massive destruction caused by strong winds.

ABOUT MAHAKALESHWAR TEMPLE

  • It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
  • As per Hindu mythology, the temple was constructed by Lord Brahma and is presently located alongside river Kshipra and Rudra Sagar lake.
  • It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams of Lord Shiva.
  • The shrine is also revered as one the 18 Maha Shaktia Peeth in India.
  • It is the only jyotirlinga facing the south, while all the others face east.
    • This is because the direction of death is believed to be the south.
  • It is complete with impressive lingam sculptures of Mahakaleshwar.
  • The temple complex comes with a spacious courtyard that is adorned with finest sculptures that are believed to be influenced by Chalukya, Maratha, and Bhumija styles of structural design.
  • The images of Ganesh, Parvati and Karttikeya are installed in the west, north and east of the sanctum sanctorum.
  • The temple also houses a tank constructed in the sarvatobhadra style.
  • The temple, which is spread over five levels, sees a huge throng of devotees during the Maha Shivaratri festival.
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