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Kutumbeshwar Mahadev in Ujjain – Story of Kutumbeshwar Form of Shiva – 14th Shiva Temple in Ujjain

Kutumbeshwar Mahadev is worshiped in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. Those offering prayers to Kutumbeshwar Mahadev will be blessed with healthy children. The temple dedicated to Kutumbeshwar Mahadev is located at Singhpuri in Ujjain. This form of Shiva is associated with King Kutumbeshwar. Kutumbeshwar Mahadev is counted among the 84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 14th temple visited during the parikarama of Shivalayas here. Story of Kutumbeshwar Mahadev form of Shiva in Ujjain During the churning of ocean by Asuras and Devas, the deadly poison Halhala that appeared as a result was consumed by Shiva to save the world. He later deposited the poison in Shipra River. Shipra River deposited the poison in the Kameshwar Shivling at Mahakaal Vana (ancient name of Ujjain). The Shivling started emitting poison and killed Shiva devotees. When Shiva came to know about this, he brought back to life the dead Shiva de

Stamps on Surya Namaskar by India Post – Postage Stamps on Surya Namaskar Postures

Surya Namaskar, or Sun Salutation Yoga Asana, gives energy to the body by activating all its organs.   India Post, the official postal agency of India, has released a series of stamps on Surya Namaskar. The beautiful stamps were released in 2016. The stamps are in the denomination of Rupees 25 and are available in all GPOs.