Rinmukteshwar Mahadev Temple

Overview

An old Shiva temple on the Shipra where devotees pray to be freed from every kind of debt.

Darshan timings

Open

5:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Aarti timings

Evening aarti

7:00 PM

Morning aarti

5:00 AM

Darshan information

• Saturdays are special: devotees offer yellow items such as chana dal, turmeric, jaggery and yellow flowers.

Before you visit

Dress code

Traditional, modest clothing

Prasad

Available

Photography

Not allowed

Festivals

• Shravan month
• Mahashivratri

History

Rinmukteshwar Mahadev, on the banks of the Shipra, is visited by devotees seeking release from debts of every kind, financial as well as pitra rin, dev rin and guru rin. Lord Shiva is worshipped here under a tree. Legend says King Harishchandra worshipped Shiva here and was freed from his debt, and that Lord Krishna recited the Shiva Sahasranamavali to Sudama at this spot. Saturdays are special: devotees offer yellow items such as chana dal, turmeric, jaggery and yellow flowers, with mantra chanting. Shravan month and Mahashivratri bring the largest crowds.

Location

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Stay nearby

• Shankaracharya Math, Ujjain
• Agralok Dham, Ujjain
• Hotel Avantika Palace, Ujjain

More about this temple

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. Best time to visit: October to March, when the weather is pleasant for darshan and sightseeing.