Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain The Mahakaleshwar Temple at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. Shiva is worshipped here as Mahakala—the Lord of Time and Death. The shrine is particularly noted for its south-facing, or dakshinamukhi, Jyotirlinga and the celebrated Bhasma Aarti. Sthala Mahatmyam Traditional accounts describe Ujjain, ancient Avantika, as being threatened by a demon, whereupon Shiva appeared in his terrifying Mahakala form in response to the pra