Trivishtapeshwar Mahadev in Ujjain – Story of Trivishtapeshwar Form of Shiva – 7th Shiva Temple in Ujjain
Trivishtapeshwar Mahadev is worshiped
in Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva
worshiped in Ujjain. Those offering prayers to Trivishtapeshwar Mahadev
will attain peace and prosperity.
The temple dedicated to Trivishtapeshwar Mahadev is located
at in the Mahakaleshwar Temple complex.
This form of Shiva is associated with Indra, the king of
Devas.
Trivishtapeshwar Mahadev is counted among the
84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 7th temple
visited during the parikrama of Shivalayas here.
Story of Trivishtapeshwar Mahadev form of Shiva in Ujjain
Once, Sage Narada visited Swarga Loka. Indra and other Devas
present there asked Sage Narada about the greatness of Mahkaal Vana.
Sage Narada told the Devas that Shiva resided here with his
Ganas. The place is filled with Shivlings and people are unable to count the
number of Shivling present here.
Indra and Devas decided to visit Mahkaal Vana.
When they reached the place, a voice from the sky asked them
to construct a Shivling north of Kakotishwar Shivling.
The Devas then built a Shivling and name it as Trivishtapeshwar
Mahadev.
Offering prayers at the temple on Ashtami, Chaturdasi
and Sankranti is considered highly meritorious.