Nripureshwar 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 Nripureshwar Form of Shiva will result in cure of
all diseases. The person will also find peace and happiness.
The temple dedicated to Nripureshwar Mahadev is located at
Dabri Peeda Gali in Ujjain.
This form of Shiva is associated with giving moksha or
liberation to Nripur Gana.
Nripureshwar Mahadev is counted among the
84 Shiva Temples in Ujjain and it is the 47th temple
visited during the parikarama of Shiavalayas here.
Story of Nripureshwar Form of Shiva in Ujjain
Legend has it that once Nripur Gana visited the palace of
Indra in heaven. Here he happened to witness the sensuous dance of Apsara
Urvashi. Nripur was unable to control his passion and he threw flowers at
Urvashi.
Urvashi complained about the behavior of Nripur Gana to
Kuber. An angry, Kuber cursed Nripur to be born on earth and suffer pains of
birth and death.
Nripur Gana then wandered on earth and one day had darshan
of Goddess Manasa. She asked him to go to Mahakaal forest and perform prayers
to a Shivling in the southern part of the forest.
Nripur performed pujas as told by the Goddess. Shiva was
pleased with his devotion and gave him moksha or liberation.
As Nripur Gana offered prayers to the Shivling, it came to
be known as Nripureshwar Mahadev.