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Story of Arjuna Fighting Sri Krishna to Save Chitrasena

Chitrasena was a Gandharva – celestial singer. Once Arjuna and Sri Krishna entered into a fierce fight over Chitrasena. Legend has it that Chitrasena was once traveling through a flying machine along with his wives Sandhyavali and Ratnavali. Chitrasena spat on the ground from his flying machine and to his bad luck the spit fell on Sage Galava who was performing his evening prayers. Sage Galava complained to Sri Krishna about the incident and Sri Krishna vowed to bring the head of Chitrasena before the Sage. Sage Narada informed Chitrasena about Sri Krishna ’s promise. Chitrasena knew that his death was imminent and resigned to fate. But his wives Sandhyavali and Ratnavali sought the help of Subhadra, the sister of Sri Krishna. Subhadra gave them the boon that they will live happily with their husband. Subhadra later came to know about the promise of Sri Krishna and was now in a fix. Arjuna assured her that he will protect Chitrasena . Arjuna first shielded all

Uttareshwar Mahadev in Ujjain – Story of Uttareshwar Form of Shiva – 44th Shiva Temple in Ujjain

Uttareshwar Mahadev is worshiped in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. It is believed that worshipping Uttareshwar Form of Shiva will result in attaining good food on earth. The temple dedicated to Uttareshwar Mahadev is located in Mangalnath temple complex. This form of Shiva is associated with rain clouds. Uttareshwar Mahadev is counted among the 84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 44th temple visited during the parikrama of Shivalayas here. Story of Uttareshwar Mahadev of Shiva in Ujjain Legend has it that once Indra could not control the rain clouds. There was either flood or no rain on earth. People faced numerous difficulties. Indra then sought the help of Shiva. Mahadev called the clouds of the northern world. The king of clouds told that he had no control over his anger and he used burst out. Thus there was torrential rains. Shiva asked him to offer prayers to a Shivling in Mahakaal Vana (present day Ujjain).