12 Nov 2024        10:27:15 am

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Mahakal Temple

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Topic: Temples

Why in the news?

• Prasad available at Ujjain Mahakal Temple is completely ‘pure’, and the temple\'s laddu passes 13 FSSAI tests.
• The tests were conducted by recognized FSSAI-approved laboratories, ensuring that the prasad prepared at the Mahakaleshwar Temple adheres to the highest standards of hygiene and quality.

Source: The Financial Express

About Mahakal Temple:

• It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.
• It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
• It is situated beside the Rudra Sagar lake.
• It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams of Lord Shiva. 
• Mahakaleshwar idol is Dakshina Mukhi, facing south, unlike all the other Jyotirlingas.
• The temple is spread over five levels.
• Architecture:
  • The temple complex comes with a spacious courtyard that is adorned with finest sculptures that are believed to be influenced by Chalukya, Maratha, and Bhumija styles of structural design. 
  • The foundation and platform are built of stones. Most of the upper structure rests on the strong and well-designed pillars and plasters.
  • It is complete with impressive lingam sculptures of Mahakaleshwar.
  • The images of Ganesh, Parvati and Karttikeya are installed in the west, north and east of the sanctum sanctorum. 
  • The temple also houses a tank constructed in the sarvatobhadra style.

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