Shree Anandeshwar Mahadev (33/84) Chakratirath, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

The only crematorium in the city area, after climbing the valley on Chakratirtha Marg, there is an Anand Ashram at some distance. This temple is situated inside it. Anandeshwar Linga, approximately 4 inches high, is installed in the sanctum sanctorum inside its east facing entrance, in the middle of a 2 feet wide brass water tank. Near which the vehicle Nandi, which is made of black stone and is very artistic, is also installed in front of the sanctum sanctorum. There is neither a trident here, nor a snake wrapped around the penis, nor a damru.

Story of linga importance-

Mahadev narrated the story of King Anamitra of Rathantar Kalpa of Goddess Parvati who was religious, Mahatma and rich in bravery. Parvatputri Giribhadra was his beloved queen. When he had a son, he was Jatismar (having memory of previous birth). When asked, he said that everyone is interested in selfishness, I will not be able to do you any favor. The mother abandoned her son in the brothel, Jatisara abducted him and placed him on the bed of Haimini, the wife of King Vikrant.

Whereas the Brahmin’s son was taken away by that demon. When Anamitra’s son living at Vikrant’s place named Anand and Vikrant’s son Chaitrastha living at Brahmin Bodh’s place remembered his caste pride and lineage. Then he worshiped this divine Shivling located in Mahakal forest, in which not only the sins of his previous births were destroyed, he went back to his respective lineage and proved to be a strong devotee. Due to being worshiped by the king’s son Anand, it became famous by the name of Anandeshwar Linga.

One who visits Anandeshwar becomes united with his son and grandson, his sins are reduced and he becomes full of devotion. He gets rid of birth and death.