The place the Devi‘s Upper Lip fell is Ujjain,Madhya Pradesh.
“Ujjayinyam Mahakali mahakaleshvareshvari
Kshipratirasthita mata vanchitarthapradayin”
“Ujjainyam Maha kali, Peethikayam Puruhutika /
Odhyane Girija devi, Manikya Daksha vatike //-Ashtadasa Stotra of Adi Shankaraharya.
Mahakali’s Temple is here.
The idol of Mahakali is placed exactly in between Sarasvati and Mahalaksmi.
There are versions that this is where the Devi’s Left elbow fell.
This is the Kshetra where Poet Kalidasa, who was an illiterate gained wisdom b the Grace of the Devi.
King Vikramaditya cut his head off in front of her , only to be rejoined by Her.
This is also one of the Jyotir Linga Kshetras of Lord Shiva.
How to reach:
This temple is in Bherugarh, near River Kshipra, in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
The best way to reach Ujjain is by train, since the nearest airport is in Indore, which is 50 kms away.
Ujjain is on the Western Railway track and is well-connected to major Indian cities by direct train.
Nearest railway Station;Ujjain.
Airport:Indore.
Hotels and Choultries are available for stay.
Temple Timings:
The temple is open from early morning 6am till 10 pm.
There is a ritual of offering alcohol to the Goddess, just as in Kalbhairav temple.
Festivals at the Mahakali, Ujjain.
- Chaitra Navratri
- Ashwin Navratri
- Durga Puja
- Shivratri
- Magha Purnima
- Falguna Purnima
- Paush Purnima
- Shravan Month
- Maha Kumbh Mela.
Locally, one can travel by bus, cab or auto rickshaw.
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