A Complete Guide to Jyotirlinga in Madhya Pradesh – You Must Visit

In India, there are 12 sacred shrines to Lord Siva, popularly known as Jyotirlinga, which hold religious significance among Hindus. The Jyotirlingas are located in different states of India and devotees from all over the world visit them and consider them one of the most powerful shrines.

Know more in detail about the 12 Jyotirlinga in India

List of Jyotirlinga in Madhya Pradesh

There are 2 Jyotirlinga situated in different cities of Madhya Pradesh.

• Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple 
• Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is situated in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh and Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga is located in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. People worldwide visit both Ujjain and Omkareshwar in one trip as it doesn’t have huge distances to travel.

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is a famous Hindu Temple and one of the 12 Jyotirlinga in India. Here, the lingam is believed to be Swayambhu (born itself) as Lord Shiva took the avatar of Mahakal to kill the demons. Also, the Samhasta Kumbh Mela is organized here every 12 Years.

At the Mahakaleshwar Temple, the Bhasma Aarti is very famous among all the Aartis. The Aarti is very unique and spiritual. Numerous devotees attend this early morning Aarti and seek holy blessings.

Mahakaleshwar Aarti Timings

For more details check the Ujjain Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti booking guide

Mahakaleshwar Temple Timings

Mahakaleshwar Temple Timings During Shravan Month

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Best Places to Visit near Mahakaleshwar Temple

• Harsiddhi Temple
• Ram Ghat
• Maa Gadhkalika Mandir 
• Kal Bhairav Temple
• Shipra River

Check the best places to visit in Ujjain near Mahakaleshwar Temple

Accommodation Options near Mahakaleshwar Temple

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• Anjana Samaj Dharamshala
• Shri Hatkeshwar Dham Mahakaleshwar
• Shri Balaji Parisar Dharamshala
• Gupta Avenue

How to Reach Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling

There are various ways to reach Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple as Ujjain is well connected by modes of transportation to various cities in India.

By Air

The nearest airport to Ujjain is Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore which is about 55 Km from Ujjain. Airplanes fly from all major cities of the country to Indore. One can hire a private cab or use local transportation to visit Ujjain from Indore Airport.

By Rail

Ujjain is well-connected to all major railway stations in India and has its own Railway Station. The Ujjain Railway Station is just 2 Km from the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga

By Road

Ujjain is also connected by public buses of state transport. One can even travel by bus from another nearby state to Madhya Pradesh.

Read in detail about how to reach Ujjain by Air, Rail & Road.

Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

The Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga which is located on the Omkar Mountain of Mandhata in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh. The holy River Narmada flows through Omkareshwar with an immense mythological significance. A large number of devotees visit Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga and include it with the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Trip.

Omkareshwar Temple Darshan Timings

For more details check Omkareshwar Temple Timings & Darshan Booking

Best Places to Visit near Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga

• Nagar Ghhat
• Kajal Rani Caves
• Omkar Mandhata Temple
• Siddhanth Temple

Accommodation Options in Omkareshwar

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• Omkareshwar Shri Sen Samaj Dharamshala
• Omkareshwar Kashibai Gujarati Leuva Patel Samaj Dharamshala
• Omkareshwar Akhil Bharatiya Dashora Nagar Samaj Dharamshala
• Omkareshwar Vishwakarma Panchal Dharamshala

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Madhya Pradesh Jyotirlinga Itinerary

Day – 1 Arrive at Ujjain 

• Visit to Mahakaleshwar Temple
• Explore the nearby Temples and ghats
• Enjoy the city’s cuisine and local market
• Witness the evening Aarti near Ram Ghat
• Overnight stay in Ujjain

Day – 2  Ujjain to Omkareshwar

• Proceed to Omkareshwar from Ujjain in the Morning
•  Visit Omkareshwar Temple
•  Explore local markets 
• In the evening time enjoy a scenic boat ride on the Narmada River

Day – 3 Back to Ujjain 

• After morning Darshan in Omkareshwar head back to Ujjain
• Also, the middle and nearest city is Indore so u can travel back with various means of transportation from Indore.

How to Reach Omkareshwar Jyotirling?

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By Air

The nearest airport to Omkareshwar is the Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport in Indore which is about 80 Km from the Omkareshwar Temple. One can hire a private cab or local transport to reach Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga from Indore Airport.

By Rail

The major railway station is Indore Junction near Omkareshwar at a distance of 80 Km which connects the major cities of India.

By Road

Omkareshwar is located about 77 Km away from Indore and 139 Km from Ujjain and is well connected by roads to these cities and with major cities in Madhya Pradesh.

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