Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga situated in the ancient city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. The The idol of Mahakaleshwar is known to be dakshinamurti, which means that it is facing the south. One of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India, the lingam at the Mahakala is believed to be swayambhu (born of itself) deriving currents of power shakti) from within itself. On occasion of Maha Shivratri, the Lord Shiva devotees worship whole night along with a huge fair organized in the temple. It is believed, Shiva, the deity of time has its blessing on the city of Ujjain.

How To Reach Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling

The Mahakaleshwar temple is located in Ujjain, in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. The place is well-connected to major cities via rail, road and air.

Reach By Air :
Indore is the nearest closest airport which is 51 km from the Mahakaleshwar temple. After reaching the airport, visitors can take any local transport to reach the temple.

Reach By Road :
Buses are the best mode of transport when planning to visit via road. There are a number of buses which commute to this destination from major cities. Some important distances of the Mahakaleshwar temple from major cities are:

From Bhopal: 188 KM
From Delhi: 776 KM
From Bangalore: 1370 KM
From Mumbai: 648 KM
From Pune: 665 KM

Reach By Train :
There are four railway stations which are nearest to the Mahakaleshwar temple. These stations are: Ujjain Junction, Vikram Nagar, Chintaman and Pingleshwar. All these stations are well-connected to the major cities of the country. After reaching the railway station, tourists can take any local transport to reach the temple.