Ujjain - Mahakaleshwar Mandir

Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar Mandir

Mahakaleshwar Mandir is located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

One of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the Temple is pre-historic, said to have been established by Brahma.

Ujjain used to be known as Avantika in ancient times. Tools and artifacts from excavations here dates back to year 2000 BCE.

Ujjain was a flourishing city during Maurya times (4th Century BCE). Copper coins, rings, terracotta and ivory seals of Maurya times have been excavated from here.

Ujjain was the capital city of King Vikramaditya. Mahakavi Kalidasa lived here during 5th century CE.

Ujjain was Zero meridian of time before Greenwich.

Mahakaleshwar Mandir is a multi-storied structure with impressive Shikhara; and has Omkareshwar Linga in 1st floor and Nagchandreshwar Linga on 2nd floor. There are multiple temples within the complex.

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/6FkWrf6dJsqYCueB6

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Ujjain - Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain - Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain - Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain - Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain - Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain - Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain - Mahakaleshwar Mandir
Ujjain – Mahakaleshwar Mandir

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