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NATION MAHAKAL LOK PROJECT

A convergence of divinity

GRANDEUR,

AND SPIRITUALITY

IN

MAHAKAL

TEMPLE

The cultural splendour of a nation becomes vast only
when the flag of its success flutters on the world
map. And, in order to reach the pinnacle of success,
the nation must also reach cultural heights and stand
proudly with its identity. Therefore, India has called
for 'liberation from the mentality of slavery' and "being
proud of its heritage" like ‘Panch Pran’ (five pledges)
in the ‘Amrit Kaal’ of Independence. Following
Somnath, Ram temple in Ayodhya, Kashi-Viswanath
Dham, Baba Kedarnath Dham, and Kartarpur Sahib,
the name of Mahakal's city, Ujjain, has been added
to this initiative to provide a comprehensive look at
India's cultural heritage.

ahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga has its own importance
among the 12 Jyotirlingas of India. The Mahakal
MTemple is the only Shiva temple in the world with a
Shivling facing south. This is a form of Lord Shiva, whose
Bhasma Aarti is well-known throughout the world. Every
devotee desires to witness Bhasma Aarti in his or her
lifetime.
Visitors to the Mahakal temple come from all over the
country and the world. Simhastha Kumbh attracts tens of
thousands of people. The Mahakal Lok Project is giving this
great spiritual centre of the world its grandest form. Along
with providing modern facilities to devotees, the Mahakal
complex is being given a grand appearance as a result of this.
The Mahakal courtyard is being built in two phases at a cost
of Rs 856 crores. After it is completed, the entire Mahakal
area of 2.8 hectares will be expanded to 47 hectares.
Mahakal Lok is four times the size of the Kashi Vishwanath

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