Mahakaleshwar Temple

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate 'Mahakal Lok' on Tuesday, Ujjain decked up

The new corridor measures over 900 metres in length, is dotted with 108 ornate sandstone columns in a row bearing decorative 'trishul' design on top and 'mudras' of Lord Shiva on its faces.

Oct 10, 2022, 16:25 PM IST

Ahead of Mahakal Corridor opening, Ujjain flyover turns into 'selfie point'

After the Madhya Pradesh cabinet's first-ever meeting in the 'holy city', this craze for "flyover selfies" has only grown. Every day, particularly after dark, scores of people gather near the overbridge parapet and either stand and admire the emerging skyline facing the ancient Rudrasagar Lake or take selfies with the corridor in the background.

Oct 06, 2022, 15:56 PM IST

A look at redeveloped Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor built for Rs 800 crore; to be inaugurated by PM Modi on October 11

Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will dedicate to the nation redeveloped Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor on October 11 and the preparations for the same have started. The first phase of redevelopment work of the corridor has been completed and it will entail a total investment of Rs 800 crore.

Sep 20, 2022, 16:04 PM IST

BoycottBrahmastra row: Will oppose if any Bollywood celebrity comments like Ranbir Kapoor on our religion, culture, says Bajrang Dal

BoycottBrahmastra row: Bajrang Dal members held black flags and placards at the Mahakaleshwar Temple, as a sign of protest against the film.

Sep 08, 2022, 10:52 AM IST

Ayan Mukerji visits Mahakaleshwar Temple alone, performs aarti after Ranbir-Alia face protests in Ujjain - Watch

After Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt were stopped by the protestors, 'Brahmastra' director Ayan Mukerji visited Mahakaleshwar Temple alone. He also shared a picture of the same on Instagram.

Sep 07, 2022, 15:23 PM IST

Amid protests Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt STOPPED from entering Ujjain's Mahakal temple over 'beef remark'

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt at Ujjain's Mahakaleshawar Temple: A video of the incident right-wing activists protesting surfaced on social media on Wednesday.

Sep 07, 2022, 12:43 PM IST

Woman shoots video on Bollywood song in Mahakal temple, apologises after objections

A woman from Indore shot a video of herself on the premises of the famous Mahakaleshwar temple. However, she later issued a video statement apologising for her actions.

Oct 10, 2021, 18:49 PM IST

Devotees flout COVID norms, throng Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple

On July 26, the first Monday in the holy month of Shravan, the rush among devotees to enter for prayers led to a stampede-like situation with one of the barricade gates getting damagea. Media reports claim several were injured.

Jul 27, 2021, 10:59 AM IST

Zee Aadhyatma: Visiting Ujjain Mahakal Temple

Today in Zee Aadhyatma, Know the history of Ujjain Mahakal Temple.

Feb 05, 2021, 07:50 AM IST

ZEE Aadhyatma: Get to know the history of Mahakaleshwar temple of Ujjain

In this episode of 'ZEE Aadhyatma', Know about the history of Mahakaleshwar temple of Ujjain.

Jan 15, 2021, 07:52 AM IST

Devotees should not rub Shivalingam at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court directed the temple committee to ensure that the pH value, which is used to specify the acidity or basicity, of 'Bhasma' during 'Bhasma Aarti' is improved and the Shivalingam is preserved from further deterioration.

Sep 01, 2020, 23:33 PM IST

Ujjain: Two women fought over performing aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple

Two women fought over-performing aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. Video went viral.

Jul 24, 2019, 07:52 AM IST

Two women fought over performing aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

Two women fought over-performing aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain. Video went viral.

Jul 23, 2019, 17:20 PM IST

'Shiv-bhakt' Rahul Gandhi offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar temple in MP's Ujjain

Rahul Gandhi is set to begin a two-day whirlwind tour of the Malwa-Nimar region in MP.

Oct 29, 2018, 13:07 PM IST

Ujjain's Mahakal temple priests openly violate SC ruling, keep 'Shivling' uncovered during 'bhashma aarti'

Despite the Supreme Court approving new worshipping norms for the renowned Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple, the administration of the temple is said to openly flouting the court's order while performing the 'puja' rituals. 

Nov 05, 2017, 12:23 PM IST

Special rakhi for Lord Shiva in MP temple

A specially decked out Lord Shiva was offered a Bhasmarti (special puja) and tied a silver rakhi embedded with gems to mark the start of the festival.

Aug 18, 2016, 15:20 PM IST