Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

Mahakaaleshwar Temple
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
Religion
AffiliationHinduism
DeityShiva
FestivalsMahashivratri
Location
LocationUjjain
StateMadhya Pradesh
CountryIndia
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is located in Madhya Pradesh
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga
Location in Madhya Pradesh
Geographic coordinates23°10′58″N 75°46′6″E / 23.18278°N 75.76833°E / 23.18278; 75.76833
Website
shrimahakaleshwar.com

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga (IPA: [mahākāleśvara]) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas, shrines which are said to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva. It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the side of the holy river Shipra. The presiding deity, Shiva in the lingam form is believed to be Swayambhu, deriving currents of power (Shakti) from within itself as against the other images and lingams that are ritually established and invested with mantra-shakti.

Madhya Pradesh has two Jyotirlingas, the second one, Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga, is situated about 140 km south of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga.