Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Ujjain

Name: Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
Address: Ujjain Centre, Ujjain, India
Telephone: +91 734 255 0563

#1 among attractions in Ujjain

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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, shrines which are said 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 holy river Shipra. The presiding deity, Shiva in the lingam form is believed to be Swayambhu, deriving currents of power from within itself as against the other images and lingams that are ritually established and invested with mantra-shakti. ()

Local name: उज्जैन का महाकालेश्वर मंदिर Coordinates: 23°10'59"N, 75°46'6"E

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Ujjain CentreUjjain India

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+91 734 255 0563

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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Kaliadeh Palace, Vikramaditya Statue, Jantar Mantar, Ancient monuments in Ujjain.

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Kaliadeh Palace, Ujjain
28 min walk • Kaliadeh Palace is a palace located on the banks of Shipra in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the most famous historical landmarks of Ujjain. Once recorded as beautiful temple of the Sun on thebanks of River Shipra with two tanks named Surya Kunda and Brahma Kunda.
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Monuments and statues
Vikramaditya Statue, Ujjain
5 min walk • The Vikramaditya Statue is a 30 feet statue of Indian King Vikramaditya at Vikram Teela behind Mahakal Temple in the Indian holy city of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The Statue is made of brass with a cost of ₹1 crore by Ujjain Municipal Corporation and 'Simhastha Preparation Committee'.
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Jantar Mantar, Ujjain
21 min walk • Jantar Mantar or Vedh Shala is located in the holy city of New Ujjain. It is an observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1725 which consists of 13 architectural astronomy instruments.
0.8 miS
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Ancient monuments in Ujjain, Ujjain
22 min walk • Ujjain is an ancient city of central India, in the Malwa region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River. Following is a list of ancient monuments in Ujjain.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga open?

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is open:

Monday 3 am - 11 pm
Tuesday 3 am - 11 pm
Wednesday 3 am - 11 pm
Thursday 3 am - 11 pm
Friday 3 am - 11 pm
Saturday 3 am - 11 pm
Sunday 3 am - 11 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga?

Nearby attractions include Vikramaditya Statue, Ujjain (5 min walk), Jantar Mantar, Ujjain (21 min walk), Ancient monuments in Ujjain, Ujjain (22 min walk).

How to get to Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga:

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Ujjain Junction (24 min walk)

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, Ujjain

Facts and practical information

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Kaliadeh Palace, Ujjain

Vikramaditya Statue, Ujjain

Jantar Mantar, Ujjain

Ancient monuments in Ujjain, Ujjain

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga open?

Which popular attractions are close to Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga?

How to get to Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga by public transport?