* Nagchandreshwar Mahakaleshwar Temple *
Nagchandreshwar is a unique manifestation of Lord Shiva and this rare ikon of Shiva is located on the third storey of the Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. This rare idol of Shiva as Nagchandreshvar is open to darshan only on the Nagpanchami day in Shravan month. Nagchandreshwar darshan happens once in a year only on the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha of Shravan month. In this form Shiva is more associated with the Nagas (Snakes) and Chandra (Moon).
Thousands of devotees arrive on the day at Mahakaleshwar temple to have darshan of Shiva as Nagchandreshwar. Some unheard facts about this temple ~
: The gates of Nagchandreshwar Temple are opened only on Nagpanchami. This means the temple opens only for one day in a year. And on that day, more than two lakh people visit this coveted temple.
: As per the folklore, during Nagpanchami, Nagraj Takshak himself remains present in the temple.
The temple premise encloses an 11th century idol of Lord Shiva that completely stands apart from the rest of the statues of Shiva found around the world. It is in this temple only where instead of Lord Vishnu, Mahadeva sits on the throne of a snake with ten wide hooded heads. Other than Ujjain there is no such place in this world where Shiva is seated on a snake throne.
History says that the statue was transferred in this temple from Nepal. The Shiva is seated here along with Maa Parvati and Ganesha. Hanging snakes from Shiva’s neck and arms gives the idol a distinct look.
: The temple rests on third floor of the third floor of the world-famous Mahakal Temple. Legend has it that this temple was constructed by Parmar King Bhoj in 1050 AD. After this, King Ranoji of Sindhia revamped and fortified the entire structure including the Mahakal Temple and Nagchandreshwar Temple in 1732.
: It is said that Nagraj Takshak performed great penance to appease Lord Shiva. Happy with his penance, the lord gifted him with immortality.
: If legends are to be believed, one can get rid of any form of sarpdosh after paying reverence at #Nagchandreshwar #Temple.
Jai Shri #Mahakal ~
: The gates of Nagchandreshwar Temple are opened only on Nagpanchami. This means the temple opens only for one day in a year. And on that day, more than two lakh people visit this coveted temple.
: As per the folklore, during Nagpanchami, Nagraj Takshak himself remains present in the temple.
The temple premise encloses an 11th century idol of Lord Shiva that completely stands apart from the rest of the statues of Shiva found around the world. It is in this temple only where instead of Lord Vishnu, Mahadeva sits on the throne of a snake with ten wide hooded heads. Other than Ujjain there is no such place in this world where Shiva is seated on a snake throne.
History says that the statue was transferred in this temple from Nepal. The Shiva is seated here along with Maa Parvati and Ganesha. Hanging snakes from Shiva’s neck and arms gives the idol a distinct look.
: The temple rests on third floor of the third floor of the world-famous Mahakal Temple. Legend has it that this temple was constructed by Parmar King Bhoj in 1050 AD. After this, King Ranoji of Sindhia revamped and fortified the entire structure including the Mahakal Temple and Nagchandreshwar Temple in 1732.
: It is said that Nagraj Takshak performed great penance to appease Lord Shiva. Happy with his penance, the lord gifted him with immortality.
: If legends are to be believed, one can get rid of any form of sarpdosh after paying reverence at #Nagchandreshwar #Temple.
Jai Shri #Mahakal ~
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