The 84 Mahadev of Ujjain
The complete sacred circuit of 84 Shiva shrines for Simhastha 2028 - mythology, significance, and the complete directory of all temples.
Mythology: The Origin of the 84 Mahadev
According to Shiva Mahapurana & Skanda Purana
In ancient times, there was a demon named Dushan. He possessed a boon that wherever his blood fell, he would multiply into 84 forms. According to the Shiva Purana, the 84 Mahadevs are intricately linked to Lord Shankar’s sister, Shri Priya, who is known today as the Shipra River.
To annihilate the demon Dushan, Lord Shankar devised a plan: if Shri Priya arrived in the form of water, then upon killing the demon, his blood would instantly dissolve in the water, preventing his rebirth and multiplication into 84 forms. However, when Lord Shankar struck down demon Dushan, Shipra arrived slightly late, allowing the demon to manifest into 84 forms.
The Divine Intervention
Chaos erupted everywhere. Witnessing this catastrophic multiplication, sister Shipra poured her waters over her brother Shankar. As the sacred waters flowed, Lord Shankar’s body divided into 84 divine pieces, instantly destroying the 84 demonic forms. These divine pieces spread throughout Ujjaini in the form of Mahadev. In the entire world, Ujjain is the only place where all 84 Mahadev exist.
Importance of the 84 Mahadev
According to the Skanda Purana, a soul attains human birth only after wandering through 8.4 million yonis (life-forms). After taking human birth, whatever faults or sins we may have accumulated in that vast journey of 8.4 million yonis are completely cleansed by having the darshan of these 84 Mahadev.
It is deeply believed that at the time of Pralaya (the ultimate dissolution of the universe), only the 84 Mahadev will remain unmoved and eternal.
Timing of the Pilgrimage
The worship and parikrama of the 84 Mahadev located in the city of Mahakal, Ujjain, is especially performed during the auspicious month of Shravan.
When Purushottam Maas (Adhik Maas / intercalary month) arrives, this pilgrimage is also undertaken with immense devotion. During the Simhastha Kumbh Mela, the merit of completing this circuit is multiplied exponentially.
The 4 Gatekeepers of Mahakal
Out of these 84 Mahadev in Ujjain, 4 hold a special position as the gatekeepers of Mahakal, stationed in the four cardinal directions of the city:
The Complete Directory of 84 Mahadev
The journey begins at Shri Agastyeshwar Mahadev and is completed upon returning there.
Shri Agastyeshwar Mahadev
Behind the Harsiddhi Temple in the temple of Santoshi Mata. The journey begins from here and after returning again to Shri Agastyeshwar Mahadev for darshan and worship, it is completed.
Shri Guheshwar Mahadev
On the banks of Shipra at Ramghat, a temple without a shikhara, near the Shri Dharamrajji temple on the river bank.
Shri Dhundeshwar Mahadev
On the steps opposite Ramghat on the banks of Shipra, on the left-hand side.
Shri Damarukeshwar Mahadev
At Ramghat on the Ram steps.
Shri Anadikalpeshwar Mahadev
In the Mahakal temple area near the Juna Mahakal temple.
Shri Swarnjvaleshwar Mahadev
On the Ram steps above Shri Dhundeshwar Mahadev.
Shri Trivishteshwar Mahadev
In the Mahakal temple area behind the Omkareshwar temple, near the steps of the Sabha Mandap of Mahakal.
Shri Kapaleshwar Mahadev
On the left-hand side of the slope while going from the Avanti Parshvanath pilgrimage crossing towards the big bridge.
Shri Swarnadwarpaleshwar Mahadev
On the left-hand side under the small bridge while going from Mahakal crossing towards Harifatak Bridge.
Shri Karkoteshwar Mahadev
In the premises of the Harsiddhi Temple.
Shri Siddheshwar Mahadev
In the Siddhanath temple near the new gate of the Siddhanath Ghat.
Shri Lokpaleshwar Mahadev
From Kartik Chowk towards Raghuvanshi Marg, on the right-hand side lane, in the square straight inside.
Shri Manakameshwar Mahadev
On the way from the small bridge on the Shipra River towards Ramghat, near the Udaseen Akhada at Gandharva Ghat.
Shri Kutumbeshwar Mahadev
At Kartik Chowk, Singhpuri, ahead of Shri Goverdhan Nathji’s Haveli (Pushtimarg).
Shri Indrayumneshwar Mahadev
From Patni Bazaar into Modiji’s lane before the Khokho Mata Temple.
Shri Ishaneshwar Mahadev
Before Shri Indrayumneshwar Mahadev.
Shri Apsareshwar Mahadev
In Sugandhi Gali near Patni Bazaar.
Shri Kalkaleshwar Mahadev
In the first right-hand side lane after Shri Ishaneshwar Mahadev.
Shri Nagchandreshwar Mahadev
In Nagnath’s lane near Patni Bazaar.
Shri Pratihareshwar Mahadev
In the premises of Shri Nagchandreshwar Temple.
Shri Kukkuteshwar Mahadev
On the way from the small bridge on Shipra to Ramghat near Udaseen Akhada.
Shri Karkateshwar Mahadev
From Dhaba Road to Dani Gate, on the left-hand side, inside the Porwal Dharamshala lane.
Shri Meghanadeshwar Mahadev
From Sati Gate to Gopal Mandir Marg, first lane, behind Narsingh Mandir in Chhota Sarafa.
Shri Mahalayeshwar Mahadev
Behind Shri Siddheshwar Mahadev, in the lane on the left-hand side in the square.
Shri Mukteshwar Mahadev
Behind Shri Siddheshwar Mahadev, in the right-hand side lane, in the first lane to the left.
Shri Someshwar Mahadev
On the right-hand side road from the Avanti Parshvanath pilgrimage crossing towards the big bridge.
Shri Anakeshwar Mahadev
On Agar Road, from the Makodia Chowk towards Ankapata, in the first left-hand lane before the water tank in Indira Nagar.
Shri Jateshwar Mahadev
On the road from Ankapata Chowk towards Makodia, in the courtyard of the temple (new temple).
Shri Rameshwar Mahadev
In Rameshwar Gali near Sati Darwaza.
Shri Chyavaneshwar Mahadev
On the way from Ankapata to Indira Nagar, near Idgah.
Shri Khandeshwar Mahadev
From Makodia ahead on Agar Road, on the RD Gardi College road, at Khilchipur village on a mound.
Shri Patteshwar Mahadev
Before the small bridge on the RD Gardi College road, ahead from Makodia on Agar Road.
Shri Anandeshwar Mahadev
Ahead from the gate of Chakrateerth, on the right-hand side upwards.
Shri Kanthadeshwar Mahadev
In the lane opposite Siddhanath Temple, inside Bhairavgarh village, up on the slope.
Shri Indreshwar Mahadev
On the left-hand side on the road just above the slope while going from the Avanti Parshvanath crossing towards the big bridge.
Shri Markandeshwar Mahadev
On the Ankapata route near the Ram-Lakshman temple at Vishnusagar.
Shri Shiveshwar Mahadev
On the steps of Ram-Lakshman Temple.
Shri Kusumeshwar Mahadev
In the Ram-Lakshman Temple premises, under the steps of Dwarkadhish Temple.
Shri Akrureshwar Mahadev
Just outside the Ram-Lakshman Temple, opposite.
Shri Kundeshwar Mahadev
At Ankapata in the premises of Baithakji, ahead from Ankapata crossing.
Shri Lumpeshwar Mahadev
After crossing Bhairavgarh Bridge, inside the Police Line towards the market.
Shri Gangeshwar Mahadev
At Mangalnath Chowk on the river bank.
Shri Angareshwar Mahadev
Behind Mangalnath, in Kamad village.
Shri Uttarareshwar Mahadev
Ahead of Shri Gangeshwar Mahadev at Mangalnath Chowk.
Shri Trilochaneshwar Mahadev
From Mangalnath Road to Lalbai-Phoolbai route, in the right-hand side lane from the left lane.
Shri Veereshwar Mahadev
Near Satyanarayan Temple on Dhaba Road.
Shri Nupureshwar Mahadev
In Dabari Pitha in Sutar Gali.
Shri Abhayeshwar Mahadev
From Dhaba Road to Dani Gate, past the Porwal Dharamshala, in the first left-hand side lane towards the river.
Shri Prathukeshwar Mahadev
On the way from the small bridge on the Shipra River to Ram Bagh, near the river’s shallow crossing, at Shri Kedareshwar Mahadev.
Shri Sthavareshwar Mahadev
At the Shani Temple opposite Shri Kalidas Montessori School, Bambakhana, in Naipeeth.
Shri Suleshwar Mahadev
From Dhaba Road to Dani Gate, past Porwal Dharamshala, ahead of Shri Karkateshwar Mahadev, inside the left-hand side lane.
Shri Omkareshwar Mahadev
From Gopal Mandir to Kamri Marg, inside the first left-hand side lane.
Shri Vishweshwar Mahadev
At the corner of the right-hand side lane ahead from Shri Omkareshwar Mahadev.
Shri Neelkantheshwar Mahadev
From Peepalirana crossing to Bypass Road, on the right-hand side of the road.
Shri Singheshwar Mahadev
In Gadkalika, ahead from Ganpati Temple.
Shri Reventeshwar Mahadev
In the temple on the Kartik Chowk to Khati Temple route.
Shri Ghanteshwar Mahadev
At the Trisection of Kartik Chowk.
Shri Prayageshwar Mahadev
On the way from the big bridge on Shipra to Peepalirana, before the Rinamukteshwar Temple.
Shri Siddheshwar Mahadev
In the lane behind Gopal Mandir.
Shri Matangeshwar Mahadev
Near Tanki Chowk, in Pijarwadi.
Shri Saubhagyeshwar Mahadev
In Saubhagyeshwar Gali near Patni Bazaar.
Shri Rupeshwar Mahadev
In Singhpuri, inside the left-hand side lane from Atal-Patal Bhairav towards Shri Goverdhan Nathji’s Haveli.
Shri Dhanusashtreshwar Mahadev
In the Mahajan locality inside the lane near Tilkeshwar Temple from Peepalirana.
Shri Pashupateshwar Mahadev
Between the vegetable market and Chakrateerth in the first left-hand side lane up the slope in the bypass.
Shri Brahmeshwar Mahadev
From Dhaba Road to Dani Gate, inside the Porwal Dharamshala lane, in the first left-hand side lane.
Shri Jalpeshwar Mahadev
Before Gandhi Udyan from the big bridge, on the right-hand side path, near the river.
Shri Kedareshwar Mahadev
On the right-hand side of the small bridge on the Shipra River on the Ram Bagh route.
Shri Pishachmukteshwar Mahadev
On the river bank at Ramghat.
Shri Sangameshwar Mahadev
Beside the Shri Agastyeshwar Mahadev Temple, straight from the gate, down the steps.
Shri Durghateshwar Mahadev
At Gandharva Ghat on the Shipra River, near Shri Manakameshwar Mahadev and Shri Kukkuteshwar Mahadev.
Shri Prayageshwar Mahadev
From Kartik Chowk towards Raghuvanshi Marg, in the right-hand side lane, straight inside the square, near Shri Lokpaleshwar Mahadev.
Shri Chandradityeshwar Mahadev
Inside the temple near the pond in the Sabha Mandap of the Mahakal Temple, near the statue of Shankaracharya.
Shri Karbhareshwar Mahadev
In Bhairavgarh, opposite Kalbhairav Temple, near the small bridge.
Shri Rajasthaleshwar Mahadev
In Bhagsipura, in the lane near Anand Bhairav at the corner.
Shri Badaleshwar Mahadev
At Shri Siddhanath Temple (Bhairavgarh), in front of Siddhavat.
Shri Aruneshwar Mahadev
At Ramghat, on the Ram steps, near Shri Dharmaraj Maharaj, before the Ram steps.
Shri Pushpadanteshwar Mahadev
From the trisection of Kartik Chowk, while going towards Raghuvanshi Marg, in the left-hand side lane up the slope.
Shri Abhimukteshwar Mahadev
On Singhpuri route, ahead from Mangalnath.
Shri Hanumanteshwar Mahadev
In Gadkalika area, ahead from Shri Singheshwar Mahadev.
Shri Swapneshwar Mahadev
In the Mahakal Temple premises.
Shri Pingleshwar Mahadev
From Freeganj to Maksi Road, inside the lane near the Synthetic Factory, far inside, passing under the railway culvert.
Shri Kayavarohaneshwar Mahadev
From Triveni towards Tapobhoomi, far inside the route, in Karohan village.
Shri Bilvkeshwar Mahadev
On the Gambhir Dam route, in Ambodia village, opposite Shri Sevadharm Ashram.
Shri Durdhareshwar Mahadev
Ahead from RD Gardi Medical College, far inside Jaitthal village.