Revanteshwar 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 Revanteshwar Form of Shiva will help in attaining
peace and prosperity for the entire lineage. During old age, there will be no
trouble and one will have a safe and easy exit to heaven.
The temple dedicated to Revanteshwar Mahadev is located at
Kartik Chowk.
This form of Shiva is associated with son of Surya and
Chayya, who is known as Revant or Ashwini Kumar.
Revanteshwar Mahadev is counted among the
84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 56th temple
visited during the parikarama of Shiavalayas here.
Story Revanteshwar Mahadev
Lord Surya and his wife Chayya had a son named Ashwini
Kumar. He had the face of a horse and the body of a man. He soon won the three
worlds and ruled over it. As he was son of Surya, he emitted powerful rays and
the living beings found it unbearable.
The living beings approached Shiva to find a solution.
Shiva remembered Ashwini Kumar and he immediately appeared
before him.
Shiva asked Ashwini Kumar to go to Mahakal Van (Ujjain) and
offer prayers to a Shivling found north of Koteshwar.
Ashwini Kumar did as directed by Shiva. He performed intense
austerities and worshipped Shiva here.
The Shivling absorbed all his energy and life on earth
became normal.
The Shivling to which Ashwini Kumar offered prayers came to
be known as Revanteshwar.