Mahakaleshwar Temple
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
About Mahakaleshwar Temple
Mahakaleshwar Temple is a revered Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It is open 3:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Bhasma Aarti at 4:00 AM).
History
One of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Mahakaleshwar in Ujjain is renowned for its swayambhu (self-manifested) south-facing lingam and the famous predawn Bhasma Aarti, where the deity is adorned with sacred ash.
Timings
3:00 AM – 11:00 PM (Bhasma Aarti at 4:00 AM)
Dress Code
Traditional; men wear dhoti for sanctum entry
Best Time to Visit
Maha Shivaratri; October to March
How to Reach
Ujjain Junction railway station; nearest airport Devi Ahilyabai Holkar, Indore (55km).
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Last updated June 29, 2026. Content is presented for devotional and educational purposes, with traditional beliefs framed as such. Sources: temple records and traditional Hindu accounts.