Kundeswar 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 Kundeswar form of Shiva will help fulfilling all
desires.
The temple dedicated to Kundeswar Mahadev is located near Gomti
Kund in Ujjain.
This form of Shiva is associated with Kunda Shiva Gana.
Kundeswar Mahadev is counted among the
84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 40th temple
visited during the parikarama of Shiavalayas here.
Story of Kundeswar Mahadev form of Shiva in Ujjain
One day Shiva and Goddess Parvati was traveling to Mahkaal
Van or Ujjain. The divine couple decided to take rest on a mountain. Shiva
decided to roam around the mountain. He appointed Shiva Gan Kunda as the guard
and guide of Goddess Parvati.
Shiva did not appear for a long period. Goddess Parvati
asked Kunda to go in search of Shiva but he did not move as he was told by
Shiva to guard Goddess Parvati.
In anger, Goddess Parvati cursed Kunda to be born on earth
and suffer like human beings.
Soon Shiva returned and Goddess Parvati was sorry for
cursing the obedient Kunda.
Goddess Parvati then asked Kunda to go to Ujjain and offer
prayers to a particular Shivling located northern side of the city. She told the
Shiva Gana that henceforth the Shivling will be known as Kundeswar and those who offer prayers to it
will have all desires fulfilled. Offer prayers here is also visiting all sacred
teerths.