Kanthadeshwar Mahadev (34/84) Bhairavgarh, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

This temple is visible by turning left again on the road on the left side of the main road in front of Siddhavat area in Bhairavgarh or Bherugarh. This east-facing temple is reached by climbing up a platform six and a half feet high with railings. Whose frame is of old stones and the inner door is of steel. In the middle of the sanctum sanctorum of about 65 square feet, a square water reservoir about 3 feet wide and a black square stone Shivalinga of about 2 feet diameter is situated.

Whose height is 10 inches. The Linga is adorned with a snake which is casting a shadow over it. On the Jaladhari, along with Swastika, Kalash, leaves, figures of 2 conch shells and sun and moon are engraved. The lower half of the walls have cement plaster and the upper half of the walls are made of ancient black stones. Manibhadra Veer Jain Temple is situated on the right side of the temple.

Story-

In ancient times, on the banks of Vitasta, there lived a Brahmin named Pandava, abandoned by his relatives and his wife. He did penance to Mahadev, who pleased him and gave birth to a son named Ayonij. In the sixth year, in the presence of the sages, the Brahmin got the child married but the sages did not grant him the boon of long life.

Seeing his father sad, the son said that he will soon control Yamraj through penance for both of us.

The sages were astonished and asked the son how he knew Supreme Rudra. Then the child told them that Siddha, the giver of Siddhi himself, had come here. He blessed me for long life by going to Mahakalvan and worshiping Kanthadeshwar Linga. A voice was heard from the Linga, O Vatsa! I am happy. Tell me what should I provide you? The child wished long life for the person who had darshan. Linga said, those who visit me will be free from any death and will attain the most desired boon. In the second marriage the child asked for the fame of his penis in his own name. Har also gave the boon of fame of Linga by the name of Kanthadeeshwar.

By merely seeing it a person becomes long-lived and free from sin. This Linga is sacred, famous, praiseworthy and destroyer of sins.