Lokpaleshwar Mahadev is
worshiped in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of
Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. Those offering prayers to Lokpaleshwar will defeat
enemies.
The temple dedicated to Lokpaleshwar Mahadev is located at Harsiddhi
complex in Ujjain.
This form of Shiva is associated with victory over the demon
army of Hiranyakashipu.
Lokpaleshwar Mahadev is counted among the 84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and
it is the 12th temple visited during the parikrama of Shivalayas here.
Story of Lokpaleshwar Mahadev form of Shiva in Ujjain
Legend has it that the demon army of Hiranyakashipu
destroyed all the ashrams. They filled yajna kund with blood and meat. There
was no place for people to pray.
Saints and Devas approached Vishnu to find a solution.
Vishnu asked them to go to Mahakaal Vana (present day
Ujjain) and offer prayers to Shiva there.
Saints and Devas made a Shivling here and did intense
penance and prayers. A huge fireball appeared from the Shivling and it
destroyed the demon army. Peace returned to earth.
As the Shivling protected the world, it came to be known as Lokpaleshwar
Mahadev.
Offering prayers here on the eight day of a fortnight
(ashtami) is considered highly meritorious.