Ujjain's Mahakal Lok corridor faces massive destruction due to strong winds

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Last Updated31/05/2023

The Mahakal Lok corridor, located at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple, recently experienced massive destruction caused by strong winds.

It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.
Location:
- It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh.
- The temple is situated besides 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, which is spread over five levels, sees a huge throng of devotees during the Maha Shivaratri festival.

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.

A Jyotirlinga is a shrine where Lord Shiva is worshipped in the form of a Jyotirlingam.
There are currently 12 main Jyotirlingas in India.
The 12 Jyotirlinga temples in India take the name of the presiding deity. Each considered a different manifestation of Lord Shiva.