Sthavareshwar 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 Sthavareshwar Form of Shiva will help in
overcoming all difficulties due to the bad positioning of planets or graham in
a person’s horoscope.
The temple dedicated to Sthavareshwar Mahadev is located near
the Shani Temple at Nai Peth.
This form of Shiva is associated with Shani Bhagavan who is
also known as Sthavar.
Sthavareshwar Mahadev is counted among the 84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and
it is the 50th temple visited during the parikarama of Shiavalayas here.
Story of Sthavareshwar Mahadev
Samja wife of Surya, the sun god, could not bear the heat of
her husband. To escape from the heat, she deputed another woman who looked like
her in her place. Surya thought her to be his wife and they had a son. This was
Shani. He created troubles for all living beings including Devas.
To find a solution, Devas approached Shiva.
Shiva summoned Shani and told him that he should not just go
around creating trouble for people instead he should also bring them prosperity
and happiness. Shiva told him to stay in different Rashi and bring different
results.
Shiva then asked Shani to go to Mahakal forest and worship a
Shivling located west of Prithukeshwar. As Shani worshipped here, the Shivling
came to be known as Sthavareshwar Mahadev.
Those who offer prayers will be able to remove the
veil of ignorance and attain bliss. He will get material comforts and will not
be troubled by Navgrahas.