Cleansing of Sins
Purification from sins through sacred darshan.
The Story of Rajasthaleswara
How did King Ripunjaya's pride dissolve when he beheld Maharudra everywhere?
Discover the sacred story of Sri Rajasthaleswara, the 74th of the 84 Mahakalavana Shiva Lingas of Ujjain, explained by Jagadguru Sri Ramanananda Maharshi, Siddhaguru.
At the beginning of a Manvantara in the Vishnu or Vaikuntha Kalpa, Lord Brahma asked the royal sage Ripunjaya to rule the earth. Ripunjaya agreed on condition that he receive Avanti and that the devas and celestial beings on earth move to the higher worlds.
The king governed righteously and cared for his subjects as his own children. When the displeased devas caused a prolonged drought, he used his spiritual powers to assume the form of a cloud and bring rain.
When Lord Shiva arrived in Mahakalavana with his ganas, celestial beings and sacred deities gathered to welcome him. Ripunjaya initially asserted his authority and displayed his powers. Shiva smiled and asked him to close and open his eyes. The king then beheld Maharudra everywhere, in every direction.
His pride dissolved, and he surrendered, asking for pure, unwavering and eternal devotion and for the Lord to be known as Rajasthaleswara. Shiva granted his prayer, promised to remain in the Linga and blessed Ripunjaya with a future place among his ganas in Kailasa as a Ganadhyaksha.
Sacred Darshan Benefits of Rajasthaleswara
The sacred account explained by Siddhaguru describes the following blessings of darshan and worship.
Victory & Prosperity
Blessings of victory and prosperity.
Overcoming Hostile Forces
Blessings for overcoming enemies and hostile forces.
Fulfilment of Wishes
Fulfilment of heartfelt wishes.
Attainment of Divine Qualities
Spiritual growth towards divine qualities.
Best Time to Visit: Dashami
Siddhaguru explains the special spiritual merit of disciplined darshan and worship on Dashami, the tenth lunar tithi.
Confirm the local Dashami date and the temple's opening and puja timings when planning your visit.