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The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is located in which city?

The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is located in which city? Correct Answer Ujjain

The correct answer is Ujjain.

  • The temple is situated on the side of the river Kshipra.
  • The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams.

Key Points

  • The idol of Lord Shiva is known to be 'Dakshina Mukhi', which means that it is facing the south.
  • It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar.
  • The shrine is revered as one of the 18 Maha Shakti Peetham. 
  • The temple complex was destroyed by Sultan Shams-ud-din Iltutmish during his raid of Ujjain in 1234.
  • Its present structure was constructed in 1734  by the Maratha general Ranoji Shinde. Further developments were carried out by other members of his dynasty, including Mahadji Shinde and Daulat Rao Shinde's wife Baiza Bai.

Additional Information

  • Ujjain city is located in the Ujjain district.
  • The Tropic of Cancer passes through Ujjain.
  • Ujjain has been selected by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission. 

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