Abhayeshwar Mahadev (48/84) Dani Gate, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Abhayeshwar Mahadev is worshiped in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. It is one of the 84 forms of Shiva worshiped in Ujjain. It is believed that worshiping the Abhayeshwar form of Shiva helps in attaining peace and prosperity. A person who worships Abhayeshwar Shivalinga will lead a peaceful and happy life and will ultimately merge into the Supreme Truth.

The temple dedicated to Abhayeshwar Mahadev is located near Dani Darwaja or Dani Gate behind Porwal Dharamshala in Ujjain.

This form of Shiva is associated with the belief that whoever worships the Shivalinga, Shiva grants him shelter.

Abhayeshwar Mahadev is counted among the 84 Shiva temples of Ujjain and is the 48th temple to be visited during the circumambulation of the Shiva temples here.

Story of Abhayeshwar Mahadev
When one cycle of creation ended, the Sun and the Moon also disappeared. Brahma was worried about the next cycle of creation. When he was thinking this, two tears flowed from his eyes.

As the tears fell on the earth, they transformed into two demons and started chasing Brahma. Brahma ran towards the sea and took refuge in the abode of Lord Vishnu. The demons were now searching for both Brahma and Lord Vishnu.

Then Brahma and Vishnu decided to worship the Shivalinga situated to the south of Nripureshwar Mahadev in Mahakal forest (present day Ujjain).

Both of them reached Mahakal forest and worshiped Shivalinga.

Shiva appeared before him and learned that the demons were chasing Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva asked Brahma and Vishnu to hide in his stomach. Later, when demons appeared, Shiva destroyed them.

Then Brahma and Vishnu came out of Shiva’s stomach and asked for a boon.

Brahma and Vishnu prayed to Shiva that whoever prayed here would attain fearlessness.

Shiva granted it and from that time the Shivalinga is known as Abhayeshwar Mahadev.