Ultimate source of Energy - Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Interesting Facts

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One among the 12 Jyotirlingas in India, the lingam at the temple derives power (Shakti) from within.

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Maratha, Chalukya, and Bhumija architectural fusion

5-story building structure and elaborate carvings, represented a revival of the Bhumija and medieval-western Chalukyan styles.

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One of the Seven Mukti Sthals. The other six are Ayodhya, Mathura, Maaya (Rishikesh, Haridwar), Kashi, Kanchi and Dwaraka

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The uppermost floor having Prathishta of Nagachandresvara Lingam opens only  on Nag Panchami

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There is reference to the Mahakaleshwar in Shiv Puran. Ujjain was previously called Avanti and there is reference to the same.

The Shiva Lingam is bathed in a concoction of five sacred liquids (yogurt, milk, honey, ghee, and sugar) during the Panchamrit Abhishek.