Kedareshwar Mahadev is a form of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain . He is one of the
84 Mahadev in Ujjain .
As per belief, Kedareshwar Mahadev is the lord of the mountains and hills. Information about this form of Shiva is found in the Skanda Purana. The popular belief is that those offering prayers here will get sin redemption.
The deity is a favorite form associated with those wishing to attain moksha.
Kedareshwar Mahadev is the 67th form of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain and it is also the 67th Shiva temple visited during the parikarama of Mahadev temples in Ujjain .
Story of Kedareshwar Mahadev
Story of Kedareshwar Mahadev
The story of Kedareshwar Mahadev is associated with the
Kedarnath Temple in the Himalayas. Legend has it that once Devas suffered due
to the intense cold in the Himalayas. They complained to Shiva. He settled in
the Himalayas and reduced the cold through his intense heat. As he settled in
the Himalayas, he came to be known as Kedareshwar.
As Shiva settled in Kedarnath in the Himalayas, it resulted
in huge snow, mist and rain. This covered the entire region and there was
darkness. People could not offer their prayers to Shiva during a period of
eight months.
Shiva then took pity on his devotees and told that during
the harsh conditions in Himalayas he will appear as Kedareshwar Mahadev in
Ujjain. His devotees can worship him there then.
Shiva then appeared in the form of a Shivling in Ujjain. He
is worshipped as Kedareshwar Mahadev on the banks of Shipra River south of
Someshwar Shivling. It is believed that people attain moksha after offering
prayers here.