Twelve jyotirlingas in India are holy sites for Hindu. Shree Mahakaleshwar( Mahakal) Ujjain is one of the twelve jyotirlinga shrines. Temple is a blend of Chalukya and Maratha styles of architecture.

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Importance Of Shree Mahakaleshwar

This is the only Jyotirling which is facing south while others are towards east. South direction represents death. So, people visit and worship Shree Mahakal to offer their apprehensions regarding untimely death and miseries of future and present as well. It is also the only Jyotirling which has the tradition of Bhasm Aarti.

Where Is It ?

Shree Mahakaleshwar jyotirling is situated on the bank of river Kshipra, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India.

How To Reach ?

Ujjain can be reached by road, railway and air. Ujjain railway station is 1.8 km from the temple. Nearest airport to Ujjain is Ahilyabai Holkar Airport, Indore at a distance of around 58 km.

Where To Stay ?

There are lots of options for hotels and dharamshala to stay even at walking distances from the Temple. Prior bookings can also be done online or by contacting there. Shree Mahakaleshwar Bhakt Niwas, a notable dharamshala just near the Temple can be booked by contacting there. To get the idea of booking dharamshala visit the official website https://shrimahakaleshwar.com/.

Best Time To Visit

Well,every time is the best to visit and for darshan to Shree Mahakal but weatherwise and one’s convenience point of view October to March is pleasant and windy, April to June is very hot and dry. So, prior booking for staying should be preferred and longer time should be assumed for darshan to Shree Mahakal. For darshan in comparatively lesser time, sheeghra darshan tickets at a few counters can be preferred.

Mahakaleshwar Mandir Darshan Time

Mandir is opened at 4:00 am in the early morning and closed at 11 pm in the night. This timimgs of Mandir is for all.

Aarti Time Table Of Shree Mahakaleshwar Mandir

Chaitra(March-April) to Ashvin(September-October)

Aarti	Time
Bhasm Aarti	4:00 am to 6:00 am
Dadyodak Aarti	7:00 am to 7:30 am
Bhog Aarti	10:00 am to 10:30 am
Sandhya Puja(Aarti)	5:00 pm to 5:30 pm
Shree Mahakal Aarti	7:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Shayan Aarti	10:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Kartik(October-November) to Phalguna(February-March)

Aarti	Time
Bhasm Aarti	4:00 am to 6:00 am
Dadyodak Aarti	7:30 am to 8:00 am
Bhog Aarti	10:30 am to 11:00 am
Sandhya Puja(Aarti)	5:30 pm to 6:00 pm
Shree Mahakal Aarti	7:30 pm to 8:00 pm
Shayan Aarti	10:30 pm to 11:00 pm

Mahakaleshwar Temple Services

Following services are available at temple premises which can be availed or taken part into according to devotees’ choice of faiths.

Darshan : Every devotee from all across the world come to Ujjain for dharshan(sight) of Jyotirlingam. Timing and time taken for darshan may vary according to different seasons occations.
Abhishekam : Depending upon the seasons and occations, devotees are allowed to offer water and milk to Jyotirlingam.
Aarti : Devotees can take part in Aarti performed number of times in a day. Timings of aarti can be checked out in aarti time table section.
Puja and rituals : Following pujans are available to be performed. Booking for these pujan can be done through oficial site of the Temple https://shrimahakaleshwar.com/puja-abhishek .

Type Of Puja	Amount(Rs.)
General Puja	100
Shiv Mahimn Path	200
Rudrabhishek Vaidik Puja	300
Shiv Mahimn Strot	500
Rudrabishek(11 avartan) Rudra Path	1000
Laghu Rudraabhishek (121 Paath) by 11 Brhamin	3000
Maha Rudraabhishek	15000
Mahamrutyunjay Jaap (1.25 Lakh jaap)	15000
Bhanga Shringar	500

Annadanam : Devotees are provided free meal, known as annadanam, by temple organisation.

Bhasm Aarti Timing And Booking

Bhasm Aarti is special in itself performed every day at 4 am to 6 am. According to beliefs during Bhasm Aarti Baba Mahakal reincarnates from farmless to real. Online booking for Bhasm Aarti can be done through the official website https://shrimahakaleshwar.com/. Everyday only a limited number of people are permitted to witness it. During it men have to wear dhoti while women have to wear saree.

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Nearby Tourist Spots

Kal Bhairav Mandir : Place – Ujjain. Ditance – 6 km from Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple(SMT).

Ram Ghat : Place – Ujjain. Distance – 1 km from SMT.

Harsiddhi Temple : Place : Ujjain. Distance : Walking distance from Mahakal Premises.

Mangalnath Temple : Place – Ujjain. Distance – 6-7 km from SMT.

Kaliadeh Palace : Place – Ujjain. Distance – 10 km from SMT.

Gopal Mandir Place – Ujjain. Distance – walking distance from SMT.

Bhartrihari Caves : Place – Ujjain. Distance – 6km from Ujjain.

Vikram Kirti Mandir : Place – Ujjain. Distance – 4 km from Ujjain railway station.

Kalidas Academy : Place – Ujjain. Distance – 4 km from Ujjain railway station.

Chintaman Ganesh Temple : Place – Near Ujjain. Distance – 7 km from Ujjain railway station.

Kal Bhairav Mandir

It is dedicated to Kal Bhairav, the guardian deity of the city. According to beliefs, visiting Shree Mahakal is incomplete without visiting Kal Bhairav Mandir together. It is around 6 km from Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple and around 7 km from Ujjain railway station. 1.5-2 hrs can be assumed for darshan in Shravan maas while lesser time can be expected in other months.

Famous Things To Buy In Ujjain

Everybody who are in visit to Shree Mahakaleshwar love to buy following things:

Mahakal(महाकाल) Printed Kurta

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Damru

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Indore To Bhopal Vande Bharat Express

If you have connecting trains or your train tickets are not confirmed to or from Ujjain, you can check out for Indore-Bhopal Vande Bharat Express as it has stoppage at Ujjain.