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Jaisinghpura, Rudra Sagar, Shri Mahakal Mahalok Corridor, Ujjain, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh (Ujjain Junction (UJN) — 2 km (8 min e-rickshaw to Triveni Mandapam / Mahakal Lok))

Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Dakshinmukhi), Ujjain
Anadi Swayambhu Jyotirlinga • Maratha Subedar Ranoji Shinde Reconstruction 1734 CE • 900m Shri Mahakal Mahalok Corridor 2022🏛️ Consecrated Sacred Temple Sanctum • Lord Mahakaleshwar (Dakshinmukhi Swayambhu Jyotirlinga — Lord of Time)Est. 1734

Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Dakshinmukhi), Ujjain

श्री महाकालेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग मंदिर • उज्जैन (अवन्तिका) • Lord Mahakaleshwar (Dakshinmukhi Swayambhu Jyotirlinga — Lord of Time)

Chronicled in the Avantya Khanda of Skanda Purana and Kalidasa's Meghaduta, Lord Shiva manifested here as Mahakala by splitting the earth to vanquish the demon Dushana and protect his Brahmin devotees in Avanti. The five-level Maratha-Bhumija-Nagara temple was reconstructed in 1734 CE by Ranoji Shinde (Dewan of Peshwa Bajirao I).

Jaisinghpura, Rudra Sagar, Shri Mahakal Mahalok Corridor, Ujjain, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh (Ujjain Junction (UJN) — 2 km (8 min e-rickshaw to Triveni Mandapam / Mahakal Lok))Ujjain Junction (UJN) — 2 km (8 min e-rickshaw to Triveni Mandapam / Mahakal Lok)
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04:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Bhasma Aarti: 04:00 AM – 06:00 AM; General Darshan: 06:00 AM – 10:30 PM)
🪔 Aarti Schedule
Bhasma Aarti: 04:00 AM – 06:00 AM | Dadyodak (Curd-Rice) Aarti: 07:00 AM | Bhog Aarti: 10:00 AM | Sandhya (Evening) Aarti: 07:00 PM | Shayan Aarti: 10:30 PM
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Shri Mahakaleshwar Free Annakshetra (Triveni Mandapam): 10:00 AM – 09:00 PM | Pure Ghee Dry Besan Laddu Counters: 06:00 AM – 10:30 PM
☀️ Summer: 04:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Dadyodak 07:00 AM, Bhog 10:00 AM, Sandhya 07:00 PM, Shayan 10:30 PM)
❄️ Winter: 04:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Dadyodak 07:30 AM, Bhog 10:30 AM, Sandhya 06:30 PM, Shayan 10:30 PM)
Ujjain Junction (UJN) — 2 km (8 min e-rickshaw to Triveni Mandapam / Mahakal Lok)
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Shri Mahakaleshwar Bhakt Niwas (Bharat Mata Mandir Complex)

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200m from Mahakal MahalokAC / Non-AC Family RoomsFree Annakshetra Coupon Access
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Sacred Lineage of Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (Dakshinmukhi), Ujjain

Chronicled in the Avantya Khanda of Skanda Purana and Kalidasa's Meghaduta, Lord Shiva manifested here as Mahakala by splitting the earth to vanquish the demon Dushana and protect his Brahmin devotees in Avanti. The five-level Maratha-Bhumija-Nagara temple was reconstructed in 1734 CE by Ranoji Shinde (Dewan of Peshwa Bajirao I).

Presiding Deity (Moolavirat)Lord Mahakaleshwar (Dakshinmukhi Swayambhu Jyotirlinga — Lord of Time)
Heritage & Consecration EraAnadi Swayambhu Jyotirlinga • Maratha Subedar Ranoji Shinde Reconstruction 1734 CE • 900m Shri Mahakal Mahalok Corridor 2022
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Sanctum Maryada & Pilgrim Protocol

Strict Traditional Dress Code for Bhasma Aarti & Garbhagriha Jalabhishek: Men must wear unstitched Dhoti-Sola (Kurta/shirt/trousers prohibited); Women must wear Saree. During the Bhasma Aarti ash-anointing moment, women respectfully draw their ghoonghat (veil).

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1734Epoch 01

Sacred Consecration & Sthala Purana

Chronicled in the Avantya Khanda of Skanda Purana and Kalidasa's Meghaduta, Lord Shiva manifested here as Mahakala by splitting the earth to vanquish the demon Dushana and protect his Brahmin devotees in Avanti. The five-level Maratha-Bhumija-Nagara temple was reconstructed in 1734 CE by Ranoji Shinde (Dewan of Peshwa Bajirao I).

Anadi Swayambhu Jyotirlinga • Maratha Subedar Ranoji Shinde Reconstruction 1734 CE • 900m Shri Mahakal Mahalok Corridor 2022
1759Epoch 02

Sanctum Architecture & Pilgrim Corridor

Preserving classical temple architecture, daily Vedic rituals (Bhasma Aarti: 04:00 AM – 06:00 AM | Dadyodak (Curd-Rice) Aarti: 07:00 AM | Bhog Aarti: 10:00 AM | Sandhya (Evening) Aarti: 07:00 PM | Shayan Aarti: 10:30 PM), and pilgrim annakshetra hospitality in Ujjain.

Daily Darshan: 04:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Bhasma Aarti: 04:00 AM – 06:00 AM; General Darshan: 06:00 AM – 10:30 PM)
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