Mahakaleswar, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Seated in the sacred city of Ujjain, in Madhya Pradesh, the Mahakaleswar Temple sits at the brink of the glistening Shipra River and exudes serenity to its devouts. Mahakaleswar is the seat of the Shiva, represented by the ‘lingam’ that is known to have manifested on its own (Swayambhu). Every day, before the daybreak, the lingam is worshipped with and bathed in ash, followed by the ‘Bhasm Aarti,’ which is a key highlight here. The architecture of the temple is an amalgamation of Chalukya and Maratha styles. Also, do visit the Vedha Shala astronomy and the Kaliadeh Palace, if you visit Ujjain.