One of India's 12 Jyotirlingas, the Mahakaleshwar Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.
The temple is in the Indian city of Ujjain, which is in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
The temple has five levels of distinctive architecture and intricate carvings.
A well-known ceremony that takes place in the temple involves bathing the deity in ash during the Bhasma Aarti.
With the exception of certain hours when it is closed for cleaning and other rituals, the temple is open for darshan from early in the morning until late at night.
Ladies are permitted to enter the inward sanctum of the sanctuary however are expected to wear conventional clothing and cover their heads.
The sanctuary draws in huge number of fans consistently, particularly during the Mahashivaratri celebration.
The Kumbh Mela, Vedha Shala, Ram Ghat, and Sandipani Ashram are just a few of the places to visit in Ujjain and the surrounding areas.
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