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Ujjain Mahakali

Sri Mahakali (Harsiddhi / Gadkalika)

📍 Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

About the temple

'Ujjayinyam Mahakali': in Ujjain, the city of the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, devotees honour the peetha goddess at the Harsiddhi Mata temple and at Gadkalika, the goddess Kalidasa worshipped.

The legend

Harsiddhi is remembered as the family goddess of King Vikramaditya; in Navaratri thousands of lamps are lit on the temple's tall lamp towers.

What makes it special

  • The lamp towers of the Harsiddhi temple
  • Visited together with Mahakaleshwar

Main festivals

🪔 Navaratri🪔 Simhastha Kumbh

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How to reach

🚆 Nearest railway station
Ujjain Junction
✈️ Nearest airport
Indore
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Before you go

Traditions differ on whether the peetha is the Harsiddhi or the Gadkalika temple.

Darshan and seva timings change with the season and festivals. Confirm them with the temple's official website or office before you travel.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ujjain Mahakali?

Ujjain Mahakali is in Ujjain, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.

Who is the presiding deity at Ujjain Mahakali?

Sri Mahakali (Harsiddhi / Gadkalika).

How do I reach Ujjain Mahakali?

Nearest railway station: Ujjain Junction. Nearest airport: Indore.

What is the best time to visit Ujjain Mahakali?

October to March.

What are the darshan timings at Ujjain Mahakali?

Darshan and seva timings change with the season and festivals. Confirm them with the temple's official website or office before you travel.