Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Temple is one of the most famous Jyotirlingas dedicated to worship Lord Shiva. The temple was constructed in the 18th century and is known for the shringar of the shivlingam. Every year, a large number of devotees visit the temple, including many prominent personalities, to have a glimpse of Mahakaal Ji.
One of the main festivals celebrated at the temple is Mahashivratri, which is scheduled to be celebrated on March 8, 2024. The temple management makes special arrangements and holds special pujas in the premises to make the festival more interesting. As a result, lakhs of devotees visit the temple to celebrate this festival and seek the blessings of the Lord. The celebration starts nine days before the Mahashivratri festival, with a unique shringar darshan of Lord Shiva every day.
Highlights of the Shiva Navratri Festival:
1. Lord Shiva will appear in nine different forms during the nine days. Special abhishek and chanting of mantra – ekadasha rudra mantra by 11 priests.
2. Special puja.
After abhishek and puja, the Shivling will be adorned with special shringar.
Mahakal Temple in Ujjain is the only temple where the nine-day Navratri is observed before Maha Shivratri.
For those willing to visit the temple and have a glimpse of the Lord during the Mahashivratri festival, they can check the timings and dates for the Shringar Darshan, which are as follows:
– February 29, 2024 – Day 1 – Mahadev Shringar
– March 1, 2024 – Day 2 – Sheshnaag Shringar
– March 2, 2024 – Day 3 – Ghatatop Shringar
– March 3, 2024 – Day 4 – Chabhina Shringar
– March 4, 2024 – Day 5 – Holkar Mukut Shringar
– March 5, 2024 – Day 6 – Manamahesh Shringar
– March 6, 2024 – Day 7 – Uma Mahesh Shringar
– March 7, 2024 – Day 8 – Shiv Tandav Shringar
– March 8, 2024 – Day 9 – Bhasma Aarti Shringar
The Mahashivratri festival at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain is celebrated on March 8, 2024. Darshan timings in the temple start from morning 04:00 AM to evening 09:00 PM. Pilgrims can also participate in the special pooja celebrated at night by booking online through the official website. It is advisable for pilgrims to come to the temple early in the morning if they wish to have the Darshan early.
