Ujjain mahakal lok

PTI Ujjain, October 12 The ‘Mahakal Lok’ was thrown open to people on Wednesday as devotees from Ujjain and other parts of the country visited the mega corridor, a day after it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the holy city, a senior official said. The corridor measures over 900 metres in length and has two majestic gateways—Nandi Dwar and Pinaki Dwar. It is dotted with 108 ornate sandstone columns in a row which bear decorative ‘trishul’ design on top and ‘mudras’ of Lord Shiva. The corridor also has gushing fountains surrounded by artistic sculptures of the deity as well as 53 illuminated murals depicting stories from the Shiv Puran. “The ‘Mahakal Lok’ was thrown open to the visitors today after its inauguration by the prime minister. Devotees and other visitors from Ujjain and other parts of the country have been visiting the newly-inaugurated corridor since it opened,” a senior official told PTI. Amid Vedic chants, Prime Minister Modi had unveiled a large ‘shivaling’ covered in strands of sacred red threads, placed below the Nandi Dwar of the ‘Mahakal Lok’ to mark the inauguration of the mega corridor on Tuesday. “Blessed to have got the opportunity to dedicate #ShriMahakalLok to the nation. This is an important endeavour which will deepen the connect of our citizens with our rich history and glorious culture,” Modi tweeted on Tuesday night. In a separate tweet, he said, “In addition to the Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple, the #ShriMahakalLok is yet anothe...

Ujjain, a city located in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, is a hub of spiritual and cultural significance. The city is famous for its ancient temples and religious ceremonies. Mahakal Lok is one such place in Ujjain, which attracts devotees and tourists from all over the world. Mahakal Lok is located near the banks of the Shipra River in Ujjain. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva, who is worshipped as Mahakal. The word ‘Mahakal’ means the one who is beyond time, death, and destruction. The temple is considered as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, which are believed to be the most sacred shrines of Lord Shiva. The temple complex is built in the traditional Indian architecture style, which includes a huge dome, a massive entrance gate, and a beautiful courtyard. The main shrine of Lord Shiva is situated at the center of the complex, and it is surrounded by several smaller shrines dedicated to different gods and goddesses. Mahakal Lok is not just a temple, but it is also a center for spirituality and cultural activities. The temple complex hosts several events and festivals throughout the year, which include the Mahashivaratri festival, Kumbh Mela, and Kalpavriksha. These festivals attract a huge number of devotees from all over the world. Apart from the religious significance, Mahakal Lok also offers a peaceful and serene environment for meditation and self-reflection. The temple complex has several meditation halls and ashrams where one can meditate and practice yoga. The ...

Bhopal, May 28 (IANS) Six out seven Saptarshi statues installed at 'Mahakal Lok' corridor in Ujjain collapsed as a thunderstorm, with high speed winds, measured at 65 kmph, hit Madhya Pradesh's Malwa region on Sunday. The massive thunderstorm also resulted the death of at least two persons while three persons were reported injured. As per the official statement issued on Sunday night, two of the statues had got damaged. At the time when the statues fell, score of devotees were present in the Mahakal corridor, however, no injuries were reported so far. Sources also said that after the collapse of the huge statues, entry of the devotees was banned in the premises. The 'Mahakal Lok' corridor project, worth Rs 856 crore (total expenditure of two phase project) was unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 11, 2022. The second phase of the project will be completed by 2024, according to the Madhya Pradesh government. The state Congress leadership has raised questions on the collapse of the statues and accused the Shivraj Singh Chouhan-led BJP government of corruption in developing Mahakal Lok corridor and has demanded a probe in the matter. The opposition party has set up a seven members panel of senior party leaders to bring out the truth behind the collapse of statues within a year of their unveiling. This includes five MLAs - Sajjan Singh Verma, Ramlal Malviya, Dilip Gurjar, Mahesh Parmar, and Murli Morwal and two members from the state media and communication depa...

UJJAIN: Devotees from Ujjain and other parts of the country are thrilled about the Mahakaleshwar Temple corridor development project and eager to enter the 'Mahakal Lok'. Amid the festive atmosphere in Ujjain, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday evening is slated to inaugurate the first phase of the Rs 856-crore mega project that is expected to significantly boost tourism in this holy city of Madhya Pradesh. Mahakal Lok: Swanky corridor into divine history The pink of stones, shimmering blue of the water and myriad of colours from tall statues keep devotees walking down Hari Phatak bridge fixated. They can’t help but gasp at the bird’s eye view of Mahakal Lok – the newly formed corridor and facility centre for pilgrims visiting Mahakaleshwar The corridor measures over 900 metres in length and is dotted with 108 ornate sandstone columns in a row which bear decorative 'trishul' design on top and 'mudras' of Lord Shiva. Devotees, both locals and those who have covered long distances in the past few days, are eager to enter the 'Mahakal Lok' corridor and pay obeisance to Lord Mahakal at the Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the 12 'jyotirlings' in India. Mohit Dwivedi, a senior manager in a private company in Kota, visited the Mahakaleshwar Temple with his family on Dusshera a few days ago. "I had last come to Ujjain in 2019 before the Covid pandemic outbreak. And, though the new corridor is not open to the public yet, we got a glimpse of it from the other side. It's a nice cha...

Jun 02, 2023, 02:01PM IST Source: TOI.in A dome at the main gate of Ujjain's Mahakal Lok collapsed suddenly, causing tiles on the floor to break. This incident occurred while devotees were offering prayers. It follows the recent damage to the Saptrishi idols at the Mahakal Lok Temple. The idols have been repaired by artisans from the MP Babariya firm.

• Decongestion: It will help restrict vehicular entry into the Mahakal Lok area and will provide decentralised parking locations at all entry points. • Facilities: The new corridor will providing tourist facilities such as mobility, convenience shops, accommodation, emergency facilities, electric vehicles, parking integrated with solar panels. • Safety and security: The premise is being monitored 24X7 by Integrated Command and Control Centre with the help of AI and Surveillance cameras • Aesthetic environment: The corridor further provides ambient environment as the entire campus depicts the mythology connected to Ujjain and is installed with murals and statues. • Conservation of heritage: Through this corridor, the heritage structures along the temples have also been restored. Conservation of Rudrasagar Lake has also been undertaken in the project. • PM Modi reached the Mahakal temple and performed puja before dedicating the newly developed corridor, Mahakal Lok, to the nation. • Built at the cost of Rs 850 crore, the more than 900-meter-long corridor is said to be one of the largest such corridors in the country. • The project, which will help decongest the entire area, aims to put special emphasis on conservation and restoration of heritage structures. • The Mahakal Path has many religious sculptures depicting the life of Lord Shiva and also contains 108 stambhs (pillars) depicting Anand Tandav Swaroop (dance form). • The mural wall along the path narrates Shiva Purana ...

New Delhi: Diwali has come early to Ujjain. Its roads and buildings glitter and gleam with fairy lights, earthen diyas and flowers, and Hindu religious songs can be heard from every street corner. The Madhya Pradesh city is marking Tuesday’s inauguration of the Rs 850-crore ‘Mahakal lok’ corridor with songs and dance, pomp and show — and everyone is invited. Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MPs, MLAs and workers have been going door-to-door with packets of yellow rice and invitations cards for the grand ceremony that will see Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveil the first phase of the corridor after 5pm in the backdrop of the setting sun. For residents, the inauguration of the 900-metre-long corridor in front of Mahakal Temple is a historical moment. “We’re proud to be part of the generation which witnessed the making of its corridor,” said Dr Gagan Singh Raghuvanshi, an industry expert with PhD in tourism. Also read: Celebrations in Ujjain Ujjain has been celebrating the much-awaited inauguration of the project with pomp and show, song and dance. A series of events have been organised in Ujjain as part of the inauguration. The government is leaving no stone unturned in making this a larger-than-life event. Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan himself went to akhadas in Ujjain on Sunday, and personally invited renowned saints to the inauguration event. On Monday night, singer Sonu Nigam is all set to perform, while Kailash Kher is performing live on Tuesday. ...