Temples in Madhya Pradesh

Mahakaleshwar Temple

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

The Lord of Time at Ujjain, awakened before dawn with sacred ash.

Omkareshwar Temple

Omkareshwar (Mandhata), Madhya Pradesh

A Jyotirlinga on a Narmada island shaped like the syllable Om.

Harsiddhi / Mahakali Temple

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

A Maha Shakti Peetha of lamp-pillars that blaze with light at Navaratri.

Narmada (Shondesh) Shakti Peeth

Amarkantak, Madhya Pradesh

At the birth of the Narmada, where the hip of Sati came to rest.

Sharda Devi Temple

Maihar, Madhya Pradesh

A hilltop Peetha where two immortal devotees are said to worship still.

Pitambara Peeth, Datia

Datia, Madhya Pradesh

A living siddha seat of Bagalamukhi, the golden Mahavidya of victory.

Kamadgiri (Bharat Milap), Chitrakoot

Chitrakoot, Madhya Pradesh

The wish-fulfilling hill revered as Rama, circled on foot by pilgrims.

Kal Bhairav Temple, Ujjain

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

A fierce guardian of ancient Avanti, honoured with an offering of liquor.

Maa Bagalamukhi Temple, Nalkheda

Nalkheda, Madhya Pradesh

The eighth Mahavidya, whom tradition holds the Pandavas worshipped for victory.