Nag Panchami

Mahakaleshwar temple at Ujjain hosts a huge celebration on Nag panchami. On the third floor of this temple there a rare idol of Lord Shiva known as Nagchandreshwar Mahadev. Nagchandreshwar is a manifestation of Lord Shiva. Lord Shiva is closely associated to Nagas (Snakes) and (Chandra) Moon. This rare and auspicious idol is open to darshan only on the Nagpanchami day in Shravan month. Thousands of devotees visit Mahakaleshwar Temple on Nagpanchami to have darshan of Shiva as Nagchandreshwar. Now you can also avail the benefits of this puja. click here and get nag panchami exclusive prasad.

The doors of the temple were kept open for 24-hours on the eve of Nagpanchami after rituals being performed by Mahanirmani akhara which will continue till next night.