Gold Offering Pujan on the Parad Shivling
Shri Pardeshwar Mahadev, Ujjain
Puja with a gold offering on the mercury (parad) Shivling at Pardeshwar.
Lord Shiva (Parad Shivling)
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh


A Shiva temple at Narsingh Ghat on the Shipra, known for its large Shivling made of mercury (parad).
Performed by local pandits. MargKGB confirms the date and dakshina with you.
Shri Pardeshwar Mahadev, Ujjain
Puja with a gold offering on the mercury (parad) Shivling at Pardeshwar.
Shri Pardeshwar Mahadev, Ujjain
Darshan of the golden (swarna) aarti of Pardeshwar Mahadev.
Shri Pardeshwar Mahadev, Ujjain
A special abhishek of the parad Shivling with puja.
Shri Pardeshwar Mahadev, Ujjain
Rudra puja with chanting of the Panchakshari mantra, Om Namah Shivaya.
Pardeshwar Mahadev temple is at Narsingh Ghat on the banks of the Shipra. Its Shivling is made of parad (mercury) and is said to weigh around 1,500 kg, which makes it one of the largest parad Shivlings anywhere. Devotees believe that a darshan of Pardeshwar Mahadev brings the same merit as visiting the twelve Jyotirlingas and countless other Shiva shrines. The month of Shravan and Mahashivratri are the main festivals.
Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
Open in Google Maps →How to reach: Ujjain Junction railway station is about a few km away, and autos and e-rickshaws run from the station to the temple. The nearest airport is Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore, about 55–60 km away by taxi or bus. Ujjain is well linked by highway to Indore, Bhopal and Dewas. The temple is at Narsingh Ghat. Best time to visit: October to March, when the weather is pleasant for darshan and sightseeing.