Mahakaleshwar Temple Udaipur, Rajasthan

About Mahakaleshwar Temple
Mahakaleshwar Temple is one of the renowned temples in Udaipur. It is situated near the Fateh Sagar Lake, opposite Panna Vilas with the Aravallis forming a splendid background. The temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva (Mahakaal) and is believed to be more than 900 years old. The main shrine of this beautifully carved temple has Shivlinga in black stone. Aartis are done daily at the temple, but the Rudrabhishek Aarti is the highlight that attracts devotees in large numbers. There are numerous other small temples dedicated to other gods and goddesses within the premises.

Beliefs on Mahakaleshwar Temple
It is believed that Guru Gorakhnath, a popular saint and a distinguished devotee of Lord Shiva had also worshipped here. The temple stretches in an area of around 3.5 acres. The temple is visited by a crazy number of devotees of Lord Shiva every year. Rudrabhishesk Aarti is the highlight here. According to folklore, the popular saint and an ardent Lord Shiva devotee Guru Gorakhnath worshipped at this religious site