By Nita Yadav
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Sri Nagachandraswara Temple of Ujjain.
The religious city of Ujjain is best known for the world famous Sri Mahakaleshwar Temple. But there is also an ancient temple here whose doors are opened only one day a year. Here is a rare statue of Lord Nagachandreshwar. There is a myth that Nagaraj Takshak himself is present in this temple. The gates of this ancient temple are opened on the day of Nagapanchami. This temple is very popular among devotees.
On the third floor of Sri Mahakaleshwar Temple is a very ancient temple of Lord Nagachandreshwar. Where a very rare idol of Lord Nagachandreshwar has been sitting for years. This statue is said to be the only one in which Lord Shiva is reclining with Mother Parvati on the bed of Lord Seshnaga. Lord Shri Ganesha is also seated in this rare statue. Along with this statue, there is also a statue in the form of Shivlinga in the temple, which is also worshiped and seen on this day.
Temple cupboards will be opened on Nag Panchami
Mahant Vineet Giri Maharaj of Mahanirvana Akhara said that the doors of the temple will be opened on Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 12 pm after the puja. After this the devotees will avail the darshan of the Lord. The gates of the temple will remain open till the midnight of August 9. He said that Trikala Puja is also very important in the temple. After opening the doors of the temple at night, a special pooja will be offered to the Lord. In the afternoon there will also be an official pooja. Which will be done by priests and priests of Sri Mahakaleshwar temple.
Lord Shiva gave a boon to Naga king Takshak
On the third floor of the Mahakaleshwar temple is the temple of Lord Shri Nagachandreshwar. There is a myth about the temple being opened once a year. According to the legend, the Naga King Takshaka performed austere penance to please Lord Shiva. Pleased by the penance of Taksha, king of snakes, Lord Shiva granted him the boon of immortality. But despite receiving this boon, the snake king Takshak was not happy. He asked Lord Shiva that he should be allowed to stay in the forest of Mahakala as he always wanted to be in his company. Lord Shiva asked him to live in Mahakala forest and also blessed him not to disturb his solitude, so this temple is opened only once a year on the day of Nag Panchami.
Renovated twice
The ancient temple was renovated by King Bhoje in 1050 AD. In the year 1732, Maharaja Ranoji Scindia of the Scindia family renovated this temple. On the third floor of the ancient temple is a divine ethereal statue of Lord Nagachandreshwar. A Shivalinga is also installed on the inner floor. Once a year, on Nag Panchami, both these forms of Lord Nagchandreshwar are ritually worshipped.
I am Nita Yadav, specializing in writing about politics and breaking national news. My focus is on delivering insightful and timely perspectives on these crucial topics, aiming to inform and engage my readers effectively.
