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Mahakaleshvara

महाकालेश्वर
Also known as: Mahākāleśvara, Ujjain

About

Third Jyotirlinga. Located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The only Jyotirlinga facing south (dakshinamurti aspect). Associated with time (Mahakala) and the fierce aspect of Shiva.

Attributes

JyotirlingaTime lordSouth-facingUjjain

Symbols

LingaTimeSouth-facing
Consort
Parvati
Vahana (Mount)
Nandi

Associated Mantras

Om Mahākāleśvarāya namaḥ
Mahakaleshwar Stotram
Jyotirlinga Stotram

Festivals

Maha ShivaratriSawan month

Scriptures

Shiva PuranaSkanda Purana

Regions Worshipped

Madhya PradeshPan-India

Iconography

Linga facing south. The temple is known for its Bhasma Aarti (ash ritual). Associated with the fierce aspect of Shiva as Mahakala.