Siddheshwar Mahadev in Ujjain – Story of Siddheshwar form of Shiva – 11th Shiva Temple in Ujjain

Siddheshwar Mahadev is worshiped in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. Those who worship Siddheshwar attain many achievements.

The temple dedicated to Siddheshwar Mahadev is located at Siddhnath in Ujjain.

This form of Shiva is associated with a holy man named Ekachitra.

Siddheshwar Mahadev is counted among the 84 Shiva temples of Ujjain and is the 11th temple to be visited during the circumambulation of the Shiva temples here.

Story of Shiva’s Siddheshwar Mahadev form in Ujjain

Ekachitra performed rigorous penance for many years, but he achieved nothing. He became angry and started criticizing the gods and their worship. He soon became an atheist.

One day Ekachitra had a dream in which he was asked to go to Mahakal forest (present day Ujjain) and worship a special Shivalinga.

Ekchitra searched for Shivalinga in Mahakal forest and prayed. Soon he attained many achievements. From that day, Shivalinga came to be known as Siddheshwar Mahadev.