Khandeshwar Mahadev is worshiped in Ujjain in
Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. It
is believed that those worshipping Khandeshwar will have desire fulfillment.
The temple dedicated to Khandeshwar Mahadev is located at
Khilchipur in Ujjain.
This form of Shiva is associated King Bhadra Shiv.
Khandeshwar Mahadev is counted among the
84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 31st temple
visited during the parikarama of Shivalayas here.
Story of Khandeshwar Mahadev form of Shiva in Ujjain
Legend has it that there lived a king named Bhadrashiv. He happened
to hear the story of his previous life from Sage Agastya. He learned that he
was born as a king due to the blessing of Shiva.
The king then went to Mahakaal Vana, present day Ujjain, and
performed Khand Vrat. The king attained boons of Moksha from Shiva due to
observing the Vrat.
As the king observed Khand Vrat to the Shivling it came to
be known as Khandeshwar Mahadev.