Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain)
Deity: Shiva
Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh — the only south-facing (Dakshinamukhi) Jyotirlinga, world-famous for its pre-dawn Bhasma Aarti.
Book Archana at Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain)History
Mahakaleshwar Ujjain, Kshipra nadi ke kinare, dwadash Jyotirlingon mein se ek hai aur ise 'Mahakal ki nagri' kaha jaata hai. Yeh vishwa ka ekmaatra Dakshinamukhi (dakshin disha ki or mukh wala) Jyotirlinga hai, jise tantra sadhna mein visesh maana jaata hai. Mahakaleshwar ki sabse prasiddh vishesta hai 'Bhasma Aarti' — brahma muhurat mein (subah 4 baje) Shivling par pavitra bhasm arpit ki jaati hai. Yeh aarti duniya mein sirf yahin hoti hai aur ise dekhne ke liye bhakt mahino pehle booking karte hain. Ujjain ko Kumbh Mela (Simhastha) ke chaar sthanon mein bhi gina jaata hai. Archana ke through aap ghar baithe Mahakaleshwar par archana karwa sakte hain. Mandir ka pandit aapka naam, gotra aur nakshatra lekar Mahakal ke samne aapka sankalp aur manokamna bolta hai, aur aapke naam se phool aur prasad arpit karta hai. Photo proof aapko email par milta hai.
Significance
Mahakal ko 'Kaal (mrityu/samay) ke bhi swami' maana jaata hai. Yahan pooja karne se akaal mrityu ka bhay door hota hai, rog-shok mitte hain, aur grah dosh shaant hote hain. Kaal sarp dosh aur pitru dosh nivaran ke liye bhakt yahan visesh pooja karwate hain. Shravan aur Mahashivratri par lakho bhakt aate hain.
How to Reach
Nearest Airport: Indore (Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, 55 km). Nearest Railway Station: Ujjain Junction (2 km). Indore se Ujjain road/train se 1 ghanta. Mandir sheher ke madhya mein sthit hai.
Book Archana at Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain)
Rs 1999 all inclusive -- your sankalp spoken at the temple by a verified pandit, and photo proof by email.
What an Archana is
A pandit at Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) takes your name, gotra and nakshatra. He speaks your sankalp and your manokamna before Shiva, and offers flowers and prasad in your name. A devotee who cannot travel has always been represented at a temple this way, and your sankalp reaches Shiva there.
An Archana is not a separate pooja or hawan held for you at the temple.
अर्चना क्या है
Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) का पंडित आपका नाम, गोत्र और नक्षत्र लेता है। वह Shiva के सामने आपका संकल्प और मनोकामना कहता है, और आपके नाम से फूल और प्रसाद अर्पित करता है। जो भक्त स्वयं नहीं जा सकता, उसका संकल्प सदियों से इसी तरह देवता तक पहुँचता आया है।
अर्चना का अर्थ मंदिर में आपके लिए अलग से कराई गई पूजा या हवन नहीं है।
- ✓Your name, gotra and nakshatra spoken at Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain)
- ✓Flowers and prasad offered in your name
- ✓Photo proof delivered via email
✦ How It Works ✦
Give Your Sankalp
Name, gotra, nakshatra and your manokamna
Spoken at the Temple
A pandit says it before the deity
Offered in Your Name
Flowers and prasad at the temple
Photo Proof
Photos of the archana reach you by email
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I book an archana at Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) online?
You give your name, gotra, nakshatra and your manokamna, and complete the booking for Rs 1999. A pandit at Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) takes your name, gotra and nakshatra. He speaks your sankalp and your manokamna before Shiva, and offers flowers and prasad in your name. A devotee who cannot travel has always been represented at a temple this way, and your sankalp reaches Shiva there. Photos of the archana then reach you by email.
What is the cost of an archana at Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain)?
An archana at Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) costs Rs 1999 all inclusive. That covers the pandit's dakshina, the flowers and prasad offered in your name at the temple, and photos of the archana sent to you by email. An Archana is not a separate pooja or hawan held for you at the temple.
Will I get proof that my archana was performed at Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain)?
Yes. After the archana is performed at Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain), you receive real photos by email, with the temple named. Asli Mandir. Asli Archana. Asli Proof.
Will the prasad from Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) be sent to my home?
No. The prasad offered at Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) is sweets, coconut and flowers, and it does not survive a courier journey. It is offered in your name at the temple and distributed there on your behalf. What reaches you is photo proof of the archana.
Where is Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) located and how to reach?
Mahakaleshwar (Ujjain) is located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Nearest Airport: Indore (Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, 55 km). Nearest Railway Station: Ujjain Junction (2 km). Indore se Ujjain road/train se 1 ghanta. Mandir sheher ke madhya mein sthit hai.
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