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7 Ancient Shiva Temples Where Devotees Are Not Allowed to Touch the Shivling

ॐ नमः शिवाय। न स्पर्शेन न मन्त्रेण, भावेन तु प्रसीदति। Shiva is known as the most accessible of gods. He lives in cremation grounds, wears ash, listens to the broken, and blesses without conditions. And yet, across India, there are ancient Shiva temples where devotees are clearly instructed not to…

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12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva: The Places Where Mahadev Still Breathes on Earth

Lord Shiva, revered as Bholenath and Mahadev, represents transformation, compassion, and deep inner awakening. Across India, thousands of temples honor him, yet the twelve Jyotirlingas hold exceptional spiritual importance. According to ancient scriptures and lived devotional tradition, these sacred sites mark where Shiva manifested as pure, infinite light. For devotees…

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How India’s $14bn Muslim endowments are being plundered, even by government

Experts say BJP government’s acquisition of land for expansion of Hindu temple in Ujjain city reflects a larger pattern.

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Honey Singh seeks blessings at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain as court sets March 28 hearing date in Neetu Chandra's PIL

Rapper and singer Honey Singh was spotted seeking blessings at the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain as legal proceedings against him continue.

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Ujjain administration expands Mahakal Lok corridor, removes 257 structures

A heavy police force was deployed in the area to monitor the situation while the structures were being removed. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Crime: Man kills live-in partner in Dewas; Know what happened to her body...

The incident was reported in Vrindavan Dham Colony under BNP (Bank Note Press) police station limits in the district on Friday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Rajnath Singh pays obeisance at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

Defence Minister was accompanied by the Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi who also offered prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Varun Dhawan seeks blessings at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple ahead of 'Baby John' release

Accompanied by director Atlee and the film's cast, Dhawan attended the Aarti ceremony and sought blessings ahead of the much-anticipated release. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MP Police arrest 18 people involved in inter-state bike theft, recover 162 bikes in a month

Madhya Pradesh Police have arrested 18 people involved in inter-state bike robbery cases and recovered 162 bikes so far in the last month in Ujjain district, a police official said on Tuesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MP: Food safety officers confiscate 300 kg adulterated Mawa in Ujjain

Ahead of Diwali festival, a team of food safety officers in Madhya Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MP: Continuous rains in Ujjain leads surge in Shipra river

Continuous rain in the Madhya Pradesh led to an increase in the water levels at Shipra River here on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Krishna Janmashtami: Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

A large number of devotees gathered at Mahakaleshwar Temple to offer prayers on the occasion of Shri Krishna Janmashtami. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Independence Day: Special Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

A special puja and Bhasma Aarti were performed along with beating of drums and blowing conch shells. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MP: Police bust international betting gang in Ujjain, arrest nine persons, recover Rs 14 crore in cash

Madhya Pradesh Police busted an international betting gang in Ujjain district, arrested nine persons and confiscated over Rs 14 crore from the spot. Read further on Dynamite News:

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11 persons injured as car collides with truck in MP's Ujjain

At least 11 persons, including four children sustained injuries after a car collided with a truck in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district, a police official said on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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MP: District administration begins anti-encroachment drive as part of road widening in Ujjain; religious places also being removed

A joint team of administrative staff, police, and Municipal Corporation on Thursday began an anti-encroachment drive as a part of the road widening process in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district, an official said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Social worker from Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain performs last rites of more than 22,000 unclaimed bodies

Social worker Anil Dagar performs last rites for unclaimed bodies in Ujjain, receiving awards for his noble act.

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At Ujjain’s Mahakal temple, evicted vendors allege harassment; say have no hope from polls

Displaced vendors at Ujjain Mahakal temple face harassment, seek help ahead of upcoming elections.

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Teacher arrested for 'sexual exploitation' at Ujjain Ashram school

Ujjain police in Madhya Pradesh has arrested a teacher for alleged sexual exploitation of minor students at an Ashram school in Ujjain, an official said.

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MP: Following tradition Galantika tied for continuous Jalabhishek of Lord Mahakal at Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain

In keeping with tradition at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar temple in Madhya Pradesh's, Galantika (earthen pot). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Kerala High Court Chief Justice hospitalised due to uneasiness during visit to Ujjain’s Mahakaleshwar temple

Chief Justice of the Kerala High Court, Ashish Desai, was admitted to a private hospital in Madhya Pradesh’s Ujjain after he complained of vomiting and uneasiness during his visit to the Mahakaleshwar temple

The Hindu

Two women stopped from shooting videos, beat up guards at Madhya Pradesh temple

Three women security guards beaten by two women and others for stopping video shooting at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain.

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Ashutosh Rana offers prayers at Shree Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain

Actor Ashutosh Rana offered prayers at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Thursday morning. Read further on Dynamite News:

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14 injured in Mahakal Temple fire in Madhya Pradesh

Fourteen priests injured in fire at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain during bhasma aarti, receiving treatment; investigation underway.

The Hindu

Mahakal fire | 14 injured; CM announces assistance of ₹1 lakh each, free treatment

Fire at Mahakal Temple in Ujjain injures 13 priests during 'bhasma aarti', magisterial probe ordered.

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