Hotel Meghdoot Team
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain is one of the twelve Jyotirlingas in India and one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the country. Every year, hundreds of thousands of devotees come to Ujjain specifically for the Mahakaleshwar darshan, particularly for the Bhasma Aarti, which is held in the early morning hours.
The temple is open every day. The Bhasma Aarti, the most sacred ritual at Mahakaleshwar, takes place in the early morning, typically starting around 4:00 AM. Registrations for Bhasma Aarti need to be done in advance, either online through the official temple website or at designated counters in Ujjain.
General darshan timings are typically from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM with a midday break. Please verify current timings before visiting as they can change on festival days.
Mahakaleshwar temple is located in the heart of Ujjain city. From Meghdoot Hotel on the Indore-Ujjain highway, the temple is approximately 4.5 km away by road. Auto-rickshaws and cabs are available from the property at all hours.
Ujjain is more than Mahakaleshwar. The city has over 1,000 temples. After the Mahakaleshwar darshan, most visitors also visit:
A full circuit of the main temples typically takes one to two full days.
For families and groups planning a Mahakaleshwar pilgrimage, Meghdoot Hotel and Resort offers accommodation for large groups on the Indore-Ujjain highway. The property is close enough to the temple for comfortable daily visits but set away from the city centre, which is helpful for early morning departures and late evening returns.
Call +91 82258 00077 for group accommodation and pilgrimage travel packages.
