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Pardeshwar Mahadev Temple

Lord Shiva (Parad Shivling)

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Pardeshwar Mahadev Temple

Gallery

Pardeshwar Mahadev Temple — photo 1

Overview

A Shiva temple at Narsingh Ghat on the Shipra, known for its large Shivling made of mercury (parad).

History

Pardeshwar Mahadev temple is at Narsingh Ghat on the banks of the Shipra. Its Shivling is made of parad (mercury) and is said to weigh around 1,500 kg, which makes it one of the largest parad Shivlings anywhere. Devotees believe that a darshan of Pardeshwar Mahadev brings the same merit as visiting the twelve Jyotirlingas and countless other Shiva shrines. The month of Shravan and Mahashivratri are the main festivals.

Timings

Open
6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Aarti schedule

Evening aarti
7:00 PM

Location

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh