Nagchandreshwar Temple in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh India Which is Opens one day(Nagpanchami) in Year - Live Darshan

Ujjain is known as Temple city for its numbers of temples fromj Differents Ears.Ujjain is Situated on the banks of the Shipra River. It is about 70kms north to Indore city and western region of Madhya Pradesh state. In history, Ujjain was known by many names like Ujjaini, Avantika, Amravati, Pratikalpa and Kummudduity. World popular Lord Shiva's Jyotirlinga temple is in Ujjain city.There are many famous temples in ujjain.Among one popular temple is Nagchandreshwar Temple.Nagchandreshwar temple is one part of Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain.Here is some fact about Nagchandreshwar Temple in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh India Which is Open one day in Year.

Location: in the Mahakaleshwar Temple compound, Ujjain
Pin code:456001
Built In: about 11th centuary
Built by : Parmar King Bhoj
Dedicated to: Lord Nagdevta( Snake God)
Signification: One of the main temple
Entry : Free
Photography:  Not Alloow
Temple Opening Timing: The temple opens only for one day(Nagpanchami day) in a year
(12:00 AM to12 PM)
Best time to visit: Nag Panchami Day
Visiting timing : 2 hour
Main Attraction: The temple door opens only one time in year
Architecture: Hindu temple style 

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Festival Celebration:Nag Panchami(Shravan Shukla Panchami)
Phone Number: 0734 255 0563
How to Reach by Air : The nearest Airport is  Devi Ahilyabai Holkar  Airport Indore within 55 KM away from Ujjain.
How to reach By Rail:The nearest Railway station is Ujjain Junction.
How to reach By Bus or Road: There are many public and private vehicles available to reach here. Ujjain is well connected to other major cities of the country via regular buses.

More Fact about  Nagchandreshwar Temple

Nagchandreshwar Temple is located on the third floor of the world famous Mahakaleshwar Mandir in Ujjain.The temple is built about 11th century and built by Parmar King Bhoj.After this temple is renovated in 1732 by Maharaj Ranoji Sindhiya.The temple is dedicated to Lord Nagdevta(Snake Lord) and Lord Shiva.The temple is unique in the sense as" it is open only on the Shravan Shukla Paksha Panchami "(the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of Shravan month).This is the famous Nagpanchami day.

In the temple, Shiva and Goddess Parvati can be seated on Sheshnag or Ananta Sesha. It is the believed that this idol was brought here from Nepal in 7th century AD. This is a very rare idol of Shiva and Goddess Parvati.

Every year on Nagpanchami Day 12:00AM After Puja performed by the collector and the Mahanirvani Akhara's Mahant Prakashpuri at midnight, gets are opened for common devotees.About 2 Lakhs devotees arrive on the day at Mahakaleshwar Temple to have darshan of Shiva as Nagchandreshwar.

Here Shiva is given importance as one who has the power over nagas or snakes. He is also one who gave refuge to Chandra – the moon god.The temple is vividly described in the Puranas.The first two stories of the Mahakal Temple houses the Mahakaleshwar and Omkareshwar forms of Shiva.

If legends are to be believed, one can get rid of any form of sarpdosh after paying reverence at Nagchandreshwar Temple.

Popular tourist Attractions in Ujjain

Popular Tourist Attractions are Bhartruhari Caves,Mahakaleshwar Temple,Gomti Kund,Pir Matsyendranath,Sandipani Ashram,Patal Bhairav Temple,Kalideh Palace,Ram Janardhan Mandir,Chaubis Khamba Temple,Gopal Mandir,Kal Bhairav Temple,Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir,Navagraha Mandir (Triveni),Ram Mandir,Ram Mandir Ghat,Chintaman Ganesh Temple,Harsiddhi Temple,Vikram Kirti Mandir,Siddhavat,Ankapata,Vikrant Bhairav Shrine,Gonikoppal,Nagarkot Ki Rani,Gadkalika Temple,Bhairogarh,Mangalnath Temple,Dewas,Jantar Mantar and many more.

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Ujjaini(Maha kali) Temple(Shakti Pith) in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh

Here is Some Information about Ujjaini Temple(Shakti Pith) in  Ujjain Madhya Pradesh  India.

Location: Ujjain ,Madhya Pradesh

Dedicated to: Goddesh Mhakali

Entry: Free
Photography:Allow
Temple Timing: 6:00 Am To 8:00 Pm
Significance: Among one of 52 Shaktipith
Visiting Timing: 1 Hour
Best time to Visit: Oct to March
Nearest Railway Station: Ujjaini
Nearest Airport: Indore

About  Ujjaini Shakti Pith Temple  

The Ujjaini Shaktipith mahakali temple is located in ujjaini Madhya Pradesh.The temple is dedicated to Goddesh Mahakali.In the temple, idol of Mahakali is placed in between the idols of Mahalakshmi and Saraswati. The temple of Sthirman ganesh is beside the temple of Garhkali.Hanumatkeshwar Shiva linga is near the temple of Garhkali.Simheshwar Shiva linga is in the temple of Sthirman ganesh. The Maha kali (hara sidhi mata) was the aradhana devi of The great King Vikramadithya. It is said that King Vikramadithya has offered his head (sirassu) by cutting 11 times to devi and all those times devi made him live by jointing it back. We will find his portrait a hall next to the temple.he temple has two unique pine shaped iron lamp stands of height 15 feet lit every evening. In Harasidshi Mata temple, idols of Goddess Annapurna and Goddess Saraswati also are installed and worshipped.

There is another temple in Ujjain of Gad Kalika in which as per a legend, Kalidasa who was illiterate and foolish, worshipped Goddess Kalika. Goddess was pleased with his devotion and blessed him with literary skills. Later Kalidasa became great poet.

 

History of  Ujjaini Shakti Pith Temple  

According to legend, at some time in Satya Yuga, Daksha (who was the son of Lord Brahma) performed a yagna in a place called Kankhal (near Haridwar) This Yagya was named Vrihaspati Yagna .He performed this Yagna with a desire of taking revenge on Lord Shiva. Daksha was angry because his daughter Sati (one of his 27 daughters) had married the 'yogi' God Shiva against his wishes. Daksha invited all the deities to the yagna except for Shiva and Sati. The fact that she was not invited did not deter Sati from attending the yagna. She had expressed her desire to attend to Shiva, who had tried his best to dissuade her from going. Shiva eventually allowed her to go escorted by his ganas. 

But Sati, being an uninvited guest, was not given any respect by his father. Further more, Daksha insulted Shiva. Sati was unable to bear her father's insults toward her husband, so she committed suicide by jumping into the yagna fire (sacrificial fire) 

When Lord Shiva heard about her death he became furious. He along with his ganas (followers) went to the place where Daksha was performing his oblation,. The oblation site was completely destroyed by Shiva and his ganas (mainly by the great Veerbhadra) and killed Daksha. 

Lord Shiva then carried the corpse of Sati and started dancing furiously all over the place like a lunatic. The other gods intervened to stop this dance. 

To bring down his anger, Lord Vishnu severed the dead body with his Sudarshan chakra. Various parts of the body fell at several spots all through the Indian subcontinent and formed the sites of which are known as Shaktipeeth. 

The modern cities or towns that correspond to these 64 locations can be a matter of dispute, but there are a few that are totally unambiguous, these are mentioned in the Ashta Dasa Shakthi Peetha Stotram by Adi Shankara. This list contains 18 such locations which are often referred to as Maha Shakthi Peeths

 

Festival Celebrate   Ujjaini Shakti Pith Temple 

 

Navratri,Durga Pooja,Maha Shivratri 

How To Reach Ujjaini Shakti Pith Temple 

By Road : There are many Public and Private Vehecals available to reach Ujjaini Shakti Pith Temple Ujjain.

By Train: The Nearest Railway Station is Ujjain station.

By Air : The Nearest Airport is Indore Airport.

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Bhairav Parvat Temple(Shakti Pith) in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh

Here is some information about Bhairav Parvat Temple in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh India.

Location: Bhairav Hill ,Ujjain Madhya Pradesh
Dedicated to: Goddesh Avanti,durga
Entry:Free
Photography:Allow
Temple Timing: 6 : 00 Am to 8:00 Pm
Significance: Among one of 51 shakti pith
Visiting Timing: 1 hour
Best time to Visit: oct to march
Nearest Railway Station: Ujjain
Nearest Air Port:  Indore Airport

About  Bhairav Parvat Temple  

The Bhairav Parvat Temple is located at Ujjain Madhya Pradesh India.Bhairavparvat, adjoining Bhairav hills is on the eastern banks of River Shipra which is close to Ujjaini town.Ujjain is one of the very ancient cities in India. It has Mahakal Jyotirlinga, two Shaktipeethas and numerous other temples.The holy place is dedicated to a divine power “Goddess Durga”, worshipped by a large number of Hindu devotees as “Maa Avanti or Avantika”. It is believed that Sati’s ‘Upper Lip’ fell here.The whole structure of the temple is made of unique stones having different colors, the roofs and walls are inscribed with such beautiful stones and presents picturesque views. An idol is kept inside this temple and it is always covered with red cloths. Everyday prayers and other rituals are performed in this temple.

History of  Bhairav Parvat Temple Ujjain 

As Such there are no records of when this temple was constructed, who constructed etc. But surely it has connection with the time when Ujjain was formed and its dates back around 4th century B.C under the famous kingdom known as ‘Avanti Kingdom’. From this kingdom only, this temple got his name and it is said that it was a prime holy site for kingdom during those days. In Mahabharata also the description of the Avanti Devi temple is given. But people visiting this temple will surely find from local people about the existing of this temple and information related to its origin.

How To Reach  Bhairav Parvat Temple Ujjain  

By Road : There are many public and private vehicals available to reach Bhairav Parvat Temple in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh .

By Train : The Nearest Railway station is Ujjain station .

By Air : The Nearest Airport is Indor Airpot.

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Kal Bhairav Temple in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh

Here is Some information about Kal Bhairav Temple in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh  india.

Location: On the banks of Shipra River in Ujjain M.P 
Built in: Many century ago
Built By: King Bhadrasen
Dedicated to: Lord Kal Bharav(Lord Shiva)
Entry:Freee
Photography: Allow
Temple Timing: All time
Significance: One of the most acctractive temple.
Visiting Timing: 30 Mins

Aarti Timing: 8:30 Am and 8:00 Pm
Best time to Visit: Sunday

Festivals : Mahashivratri
Nearest Railway Station:Ujjain
Nearest Air Port : Ujjain

About Kal Bhairav Temple in Ujjain 

Kal Bhairav is a temple on the banks of the Kshipra that is dedicated to the worship of Kal Bhairav, the chief of the eight Bhairavas (Lord Shiva) described in Saivite tradition. It is renowned for the fact that one offers liquor to the deity as offering.The Kal Bhairav Temple is also believed to be associated with the cult of Tantra, an unorthodox secret cult with strong black magic overtones. Although Tantra practices on the sly are said to keep the enemy at bay, missing the target can spell doom to the practitioner.
Many sadhus or holy men with ash-smeared bodies and long matted hair may easily be spotted around this temple. Kal Bhairav Temple said to have been built by king Bhadrasen on the banks of Shipra River. This ancient temple is dedicated to Kal Bhairav, the chief among the eight Bhairavas. The worship of Kal Bhairav is a part of Shaivite tradition, mainly by the Kapalika and Aghora sects. The striking feature of the Kal Bhairav Temple is its exquisite paintings in Malwa style, only traces of which are noticeable.

Lord Kal Bhairav is the manifestation of Lord Shiva who is said to oversee the time ahead. It is also said that the "Time lost is lost forever", so one should make a good use of time in Life. The Kal Bhairav Temple is the place where Lord Kal Bhairav is being worshipped. This is a must see for the devotees of the Shaivaites.

Since time cannot be restored the people say that the Kal Bhairav should be worshipped. Time must be spent keeping in view that spiritual progress is necessary in lives of men. So, people go to the Kal Bhairav temple in order to worship Kal Bhairav, Kal Bhairav is also known as Khetrapala and he is regarded as the guardian of the temple that is why the keys of the Kal Bhairav temple is to be kept at the temple premise at night and no one should carry it elsewhere. Since Kal Bhairav is also the protector of the travelers, one should make a garland of Cashew nuts and give it to the God along with lighting a lamp so that he is pleased and save the traveler from any danger. This is to be done especially if the journey is at night. Since dog is the vehicle of the Lord, it is very auspicious to feed dogs which show our respect to Kal Bhairav. All the offerings to the Kal Bhirava Lord are to be done at the day of Kal Bhairav Ashthami, when the lord is being worshipped with care and dedication.

The Shaivites worship eight Bhairavs and the Kal Bhairav is the most important. It is thought that the temple of Kal Bhairav has been erected by the King Bhadrasen. This was done at the banks of the river Shipra, whose iridescent view rejuvenates the traveler and sanctifies him of his sins. The Kapalika and the Aghora sects usually worship Kal Bhairav. The temple of Kal Bhairav is therefore very important to them. Liquor is offered to the lord as a part of the worship and the temple exhibits beautiful Malwa style of architecture. The paintings on the wall of the temple are however only visible in part.

History of the Kal Bhairav Temple

 Since time cannot be restored the people say that the Kal Bhairav should be worshipped. Time must be spent keeping in view that spiritual progress is necessary in lives of men.

So, people go to the Kal Bhairav temple in order to worship Kal Bhairav, Kal Bhairav is also known as Khetrapala and he is regarded as the guardian of the temple that is why the keys of the Kal Bhairav temple is to be kept at the temple premise at night and no one should carry it elsewhere.
Since Kal Bhairav is also the protector of the travelers, one should make a garland of Cashew nuts and give it to the God along with lighting a lamp so that he is pleased and save the traveler from any danger.
This is to be done especially if the journey is at night. Since dog is the vehicle of the Lord, it is very auspicious to feed dogs which show our respect to Kal Bhairav.
All the offerings to the Kal Bhirava Lord are to be done at the day of Kal Bhairav Ashthami, when the lord is being worshipped with care and dedication.

How to Reach Kal Bhairav Temple in Ujjain 

By Bus: There are many Bushes ,cars and private transport to reach you to ujjain kal Bhairav temple.

By Train: The Nearest Railway station is Ujjain City.

By Air: The Nearest Airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar International Airport indore(60 Km).

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Maksi Parsvanath Temple in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh

Here is Some Information about Maksi Parsvanath Temple in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh India.


Location:  Shri Dig. Jain Atishaya Kshetra Maksi Parsvanath Maksi,Ujjain,M.P
Built in: 1842
Dedicated to:Lord Parsvanath
Entry:Free
Photography:Allow
Temple Timing: 6:00 AM to 9 AM
Visiting Timing:30Mins
Best time to Visit:Oct to March
Nearest Railway Station: Ujjain
Nearest Air Port:Indor Airport

Shri Dig. Jain Atishaya Kshetra Maksi is an ancient place of pilgrimage. There are two temples here. First is big temple called as Bara Mandir, in which the principal deity are Lord Parsvanath, this is supposed to be more than 2500 Years old. According to archaeologists this temple is approximately 1000 Years old, built in the period of Parmars. Second is near the first temple with principal deity Lord Suparsvanath (The 7th Teerthankar), this was installed in V.S. 1899.42 idols installed by Jeevraj Papariwal in V.S. 1548 are also here.Both the temples are very beautiful existing in one premise.

How to Reach Maksi Parsvanath Temple

By Road:Busses are available from Indore, Ujjain, Devas, Shajapur to Maksi.
From Maksi Bus Stand, Tempo, Rickshaw or Tongas are available to reach the Atishaya Kshetra.

By Train:Maksi is railway station linked to Ratlam-Bhopal, Maksi-Guna & Maksi-Indore lines.

By Air:The Nearest Airport is Indor Airport 70 km.

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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling Temple in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh

Here is Some Information about Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling Temple in Ujjain Madhya Pradesh India.

Location: Ujjain, on the banks of Rudra Sagar Lake, Madhya Pradesh
Dedicated to:  Lord Shiva
Significance: One of the twelve Jyotilingas of Shiva
Entry: Free
Photography: Allow
Best time to Visit: All time
Visiting Timing: 30Mins
Official Websit:www.mahakaleshwar.nic.in 
Nearest Railway Station:  Ujjain station
Nearest  Airport: Indore- 53 Km

The Mahakal Temple, one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, is a famous and venerated Shiva temple. The Shivling in this temple is supposed to be the only Jyotirling which faces south and hence it is known as Dakshinmukhi or the south-facing ling. It is the most popular and important temple of Ujjain. Every year on shivratri (claimed to be the Wedding day of Lord Shiva), there is a huge crowd of devotees for darshan. The same kind of public crowd can be seen in the month of Savaan, NagPanchami. On every Monday of "Savan", there is a huge procession for the Lord Shiva idol in the city attended by large numbers of devotees from across the India.
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, which are supposed to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva. It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the side of the Rudra Sagar lake.
In order to reach the temple, one can take regular buses or taxis that are available throughout Madhya Pradesh.
According to Hindu scriptures, the universe is seen as consisting of three regions-the sky, the earth and the nether. Mahakal is Lord of the earth. Out of the 12 Jyotirlingas, only Mahakal is known as the Lord of the earth and Lord of the death (Kaalo k kaal Mahakal).
The idol of Mahakaleshwar is known to be dakshinamurti, which means that it is facing the south. This is a unique feature, upheld by the tantric shivnetra tradition to be found only in Mahakaleshwar among the 12 Jyotirlingas.
The idol of Omkareshwar Mahadev is consecrated in the sanctum above the Mahakal shrine. The images of Ganesh, Parvati and Karttikeya are installed in the west, north and east of the sanctum sanctorum. To the south is the image of Nandi, the vehicle of Lord Shiva.

The temple is a three tiered one, with Mahakal at the lowest level, which is actually below the ground. At the middle (ground) level is a temple to Omkareshwar, and over it is a shrine to Nagachandreshwara. This is an interesting shrine which is opened only on Nagapanchami day every year. (To read about another three tiered temple in Tamilnadu, where the uppermost shrine is opened to the public every Friday at midnight.

Temple Timings 

The Temples is opens at 3:30 am .The Bhasma Arti is performed between 4:00 am and 6:00 am. Between 7:30 am to 8:15 am the Naivadya Arti is performed. Between 10:30 am to 11:15 am,the Mahabhog Arti is performed. In the evening, the Sandhya Arti is organised at 6:30 pm to 7:15 pm and Shayan Arti at 10:30 pm. The temple closes at 11:00 pm.

Mahakal and Bhasma Arti

To attend Bhasma Arti in Mahakaleshwar is desire for every Hindu devotee. Mahakal and Bhasma Arti are synonymous with each other. Bhasma means ash. Mahakaleshwar is the only Jyotirlinga temple,where the Bhasma Arti is performed. Amidst vedic chants and strotras and sounds of cymbals, conchs and damru, the Bhasma arti is performed every morning (Except the second day of Mahashivaratri) from 4:00 am to 6:00 am to the Lord Mahakaleshwar. The Bhasma is prepared by burning dried cow dung. The mahant of the Akhil Bhratiya Mahanirvani Akhada or his representative offers the Bhasma.

The Bhasma Arti has its own protocols. During Bhasma Arti, no one can enter in the garbhagriha for worship wearing regular clothes. Only males wearing sola or silk clothe on their loins are allowed to enter into garbhagriha.At the time of Bhasma Arti,women are not allowed to enter inside. The devotees enjoy watching the great puja sitting in Sabhagruha just outside the garbhagriha. On next day of Mahashivaratri, the Bhasma Arti is held in afternoon after removal of the Lord's Sehra (bridegroom’s floral crown).This happens only once a year.

Related information on Bhasma Arti

As mentioned, the Mahakaleswar Temple is another famous tantrik center of Ujjain. So for tantriks, the Bhasma Arti is most important. It is said that the ash with which the Shiva linga is 'bathed' every morning must be that of a corpse that has been cremated the day before. If no cremation has taken place at Ujjain, then the ash must be obtained at all costs from the nearest cremation ground.

However, the temple authorities assert that though it was once customary for the ash to belong to a 'fresh' corpse, the practice had long been discontinued. Whatever the truth, pilgrims travel long distances to watch the Bhasm Arti. The belief goes that those who are fortunate to watch this ritual will never die a premature death.

Architecture

During Muslim invasions, the original temple was attacked and it was reconstructed by the Scindias in the recent times. The spire of this three-storied temple dominates the skyline of southern part of Ujjain. The huge and grand structure of the temple is awe-inspiring. The curved structure is festooned with motifs on its all sides, intensifying above the pillared porches. The corridors' walls are garlanded with the old statues and sculptures, whereas the courtyard comprises remnants of ancient shrines. The floors are decked with pricked railings, while the balconies are festooned with splendid roofs festooned in Rajput architectural style.

Festivals & Rituals 

According to the Hindu beliefs, Lord Shiva is considered as the destroyer of the Universe. This belief is further enhanced by the fact that the Lord dwells in the cremation grounds. In this temple, one ritual includes a ceremony, where the lingam is smeared with the hot ash that is brought from the cremation grounds. This ritual suggests the vicious circle of life and death that is an inseparable part of the Hindu mythology.

'Mahashivratri' is the major festival that is observed in the temple with full gusto and fervor. At this time, a grand fair is held in the vicinity of this temple. For the whole night, prayers and worship are offered to the Lord. This sculptural delight allures people with its divine charisma and religious appeal from all over the World.

Other Jyotirling in India 

Somnath
Mallikarjun
Kedarnath
Omkareshwar
Bhimashankar
Vishwanath
Tryambakeshwar
Vaidyanath
Nageshwar
Rameswaram
Grishneshwar

How to Rich Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling in Ujjain 

By Air : Nearest airport is Indore- 53 Km
By Rail : The nearest railway station is Ujjain
By Road : Well connected to all cities.

 
Mahakal Mantra 

Om Mahakal Mahakaya, Mahakal Jagatpate |
Mahakal Mahayogin Mahakal Namostute ||

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Omkareshwar Jyotirling Temple in Mandhata Madhya Pradesh

Here is Some Information about Omkareshwar Jyotirling Temple in Mandhata Madhya Pradesh India.


Location:  Situated in the Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh
Dedicated to:Lord Shiva
Entry:Free
Photography:Allow
Festivals: Maha Shivratri
Temple Timing:6:00AM to 9:PM
Significance: one of the foremost of the 12 Joytirlingas
Visiting Timing:20 Mins
Best time to Visit:All time

Nearest Railway Station:khandwa Station
Nearest Air Port: Indore (77 km)

Omkareshwar Temple is situated on the mountain Mandhata by the banks of Narmada River in the Malva area in Madhya Pradesh. Omkareshwar Temple is one of the 12 revered Jyotirlinga shrines of Shiva. The temple is closely linked with Mammaleshwar Temple (situated on the south of river Narmada) as both the forms of Shiva have been counted as one.

Omkareshwar is formed by the sacred river Narmada. This is one of the most sacred of rivers in India and is now home to one of the world's biggest dam projects (Sardar Sarovar Project).
So, We started from our home at 03:00 PM. After approx. 50 km we took Indore - Burhanpur MP SH 27. The highway is in very good condition so we could drive freely and we were enjoying the beauty of nature enroute, there is a Ghat section on the way to Omkareshwar. Both of the sides of the road are full with natural beauty.

On the way to Omkareshwar, after around 30 kms from indore there is a temple of lord Shani dev (Navagrih Mandir) which is claimed as one of the india’s biggest Shani Navagrih temple and worlds biggest temple based on Vastushastra. The entire temple is made by black marble the village where it is situated is called Baigram. The principal deity in this temple is Lord Shani Dev. The statue of Shani dev is placed in the centre and aroud it there are the statues of other navagriha’s. The temple is worth seeing. We were very fortunate to visit this temple on Saturday.

So after visiting this great temple and after a pause of around half an hour, we again boarded our car and started our journey towards Omkareshwar. There are so many hotels and dhabas enroute. We reached Omkareshwar at around 7:00 PM. Now our first priority was to look for a good place to stay. There are so many Dharmashalas and lodges in this temple town including the MP Tourism Resort. Here I would like to mention that we had visited Omkareshwar many a times before but it was our first chance to stay there, since it is very near to our home so we always managed to come back same day after darshan, but this time we decided to stay and see omkareshwar and around in leisure.  

Legends of Omkareshwar Jyotirling

Shiva Purana describes the greatness of Omkareshwar and Mammaleshwar. It says, two sons of the sun dynasty Mandhata - Ambarish and Mucchkund practiced severe penance and austerities here and pleased Lord Shiva. They also performed great religious sacrifices in this place because of which the mountain is named Mandhata.

Another popular legend says that once upon a time Vidhya Parvat practiced severe penance and worshipped Parthivarchana along with Lord Omkareshwar for nearly six months. As a result Lord Shiva was pleased and blessed him with the desire boon. On the sincere request of all the gods and the sages Lord Shiva made two parts of the lings. One half being Omkareshwara and the other Amaleshwara or Amareshwar.

Some scholar say, King Mandhatha of the Ishvaku clan is believed to have worshipped Shiva here. Besides, Govinda Bhagavatpaada, the Guru of Shankaracharya is believed to have lived in a cave here.

Omkareshwar Jyotirling Temple Structure

Omkareshwara Temple is located at a distance of about 12 miles from Mortakka in Madhya Pradesh. A special feature of the location of Omkareshwar Temple is that the river Narmada branches into two and forms an island Mandhata or Shivapuri in the center. The shape of the island resembles that of the visual representation of the Omkara sound, Om. There are two temples here, one to Omkareshwar and one to Amareshwar.

The Omkareshwar Temple is built in the Nagara style and is characterized by a lofty shikhara. There are also shrines to Annapurna and Ganesha here. Before entering the temple one has to pass through two rooms. The Omkareshwar is not affixed to the ground but is naturally installed there. There is always water around it. The significance of this linga is that the linga is not situated below the cupola. The idol of Lord Shiva is situated on the top of the temple. The temple can be reached by ferry from the banks of the river. A huge fair is organized here on the day of Karthik Poornima.

Other Jyotirling in India

Somnath
Mallikarjun
Kedarnath
Mahakaleshwar
Bhimashankar
Vishwanath
Tryambakeshwar
Vaidyanath
Nageshwar
Rameswaram
Grishneshwar

How to Rich Omkareshwar Jyotirling

By Air : The nearest airport is Indore (77 km), connected by regular flights with Delhi, Mumbai, Bhopal and Gwalior.

By Rail : Nearest railhead is Omkareshwar Road (12 km) on the Ratlam-khandwa section of the Western Railway.

By Road : Omkareshwar is connected to Indore, Ujjain, Khandwa and Omkareshwar Road by regular bus services.

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