Pardeshwar Mahadev Temple

Overview

A Shiva temple at Narsingh Ghat on the Shipra, known for its large Shivling made of mercury (parad).

Darshan timings

Open

6:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Aarti timings

Evening aarti

7:00 PM

Before you visit

Dress code

Traditional, modest clothing

Prasad

Not available

Photography

Allowed

Festivals

• Shravan month
• Mahashivratri

History

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.

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. The temple is at Narsingh Ghat. Best time to visit: October to March, when the weather is pleasant for darshan and sightseeing.