Brahmeshwar Mahadev in Ujjain – Story of Brahmeshwar Form of Shiva - One of the 84 Mahadev Temples in Ujjain
Brahmeshwar Mahadev is one of the manifestations of Shiva. Information about this form of Shiva is found in the Skanda Purana. Brahmeshwar Mahadev Shivling is worshipped at Khatiwada in Ujjain . Lord Brahma worshipped this Shivling to defeat Demon Puloma. Hence the name Brahmeshwar Mahadev. Information about Brahmeshwar Mahadev is rare and what little we know is found in the Skanda Purana. Brahmeshwar Mahadev is one of the 84 Mahadev temples in Ujjain and it is the 65th temple visited during the parikarama of Shiavalayas here. Temples dedicated to Brahmeshwar Form of Shiva is also found in Allahabad in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Tamil Nadu. Story of Brahmeshwar Form of Shiva Legend has it that Demon Puloma attained invincible powers through various boons. He reached Sheerasagara to attack Bhagavan Srihari Vishnu. Brahma realized that the demon is unconquerable and he should alert Vishnu. Vishnu realized the danger and told Brahma that Pul