Mahalayeshwar Mahadev in Ujjain – Story of Mahalayeshwar Form of Shiva – 24th Shiva Temple in Ujjain
Mahalayeshwar Mahadev is worshiped in Ujjain in
Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. Those
offering prayers to Mahalayeshwar Mahadev will be successful in three worlds.
The temple dedicated to Mahalayeshwar Mahadev is located at
Khatriwada in Ujjain.
This form of Shiva is associated with the creation of living
beings on earth.
Mahalayeshwar Mahadev is counted among the
84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 24th temple
visited during the parikarama of Shivalayas here.
Story of Mahalayeshwar Mahadev form of Shiva in Ujjain
Story of Mahalayeshwar Mahadev form of Shiva in Ujjain
Once, Goddess Parvati wanted to know how Shiva maintains the
cycle of creation. Shiva then told Goddess Parvati that he maintains the cycle
of creation at Mahakaal Vana in Ujjain.
All gods and goddesses, living beings and inanimate things
appear from the Mahalayeshwar Mahadev Shivling in Ujjain. At the end of a
cycle, during the great deluge, they merge in the Shivling. This cycle of
creation continues.