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Nagachandreshwar Mahadev in Ujjain – Story of Nagachandreshwar Form of Shiva – 19th Shiva Temple in Ujjain

Nagachandreshwar Mahadev is worshiped in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. Those offering prayers to Nagachandreshwar Mahadev will find redemption to the harshest of sins. The temple dedicated to Nagachandreshwar Mahadev is located at Nagnath ki gali at Patni Bazar in Ujjain. This form of Shiva is associated with Sage Narada and Devas. Nagachandreshwar Mahadev is counted among the 84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 19th temple visited during the parikarama of Shivalayas here. Story of Nagachandreshwar Mahadev form of Shiva in Ujjain Legend has it that Indra, the king of Devas, wanted to know about the holiest spot on earth. He inquired about it to Sage Narada. The sage without any hesitation told Indra that the holiest spot on earth is Mahakaal Vana (present day Ujjain) where Shiva resides as Mahakaleshwar. All the devas immediately departed for Mahakaal Vana on their vehicles. But they could not find a spot o

Ganesha at Juna Chintaman Temple in Indore Hears Prayers through Mobile

Juna Chintaman Temple located at Passpas Nagar in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, hears prayers of devotees through mobile. A mobile phone is placed near the murti of Ganesha in the temple. When a devotee calls, the priest attends the call and keeps the mobile near the ear of Ganesha. Devotees believe that Ganesha hears their prayers and provides solutions. The shrine receives several hundred calls a day. Before the advent of mobile, devotees used to write letters to Ganesha at Juna Chintaman Temple. Method of prayer change with times but the essence remains the same.