The temple in Ujjain which opens only once a year is the Nagchandreshwar Temple. It is located on the third floor of the famous Mahakaleshwar temple complex.
The Nagchandreshwar temple opens its doors for devotees only on the Nag Panchami festival, which falls on the fifth day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Shravan (July-August). The temple remains open for 24 hours during this period, allowing devotees to seek blessings from Lord Shiva and the serpent deities.
Here are some additional details about the Nagchandreshwar temple:
- The temple houses an 11th century statue depicting Lord Shiva and Parvati sitting on a seven-hooded serpent (Sheshnag).
- The temple is dedicated to the worship of Nagas (serpents), who are considered to be sacred in Hinduism.
- On Nag Panchami, devotees offer milk, flowers, and other offerings to Lord Shiva and the serpents.
- The opening of the Nagchandreshwar temple is a major religious event in Ujjain and attracts thousands of devotees from all over India.
- The main deity of the temple is a 11th century statue depicting Lord Shiva and Parvati sitting on a seven-hooded serpent (Sheshnag). The statue is made of black stone and is highly revered by devotees.
- The temple is open only once a year, on theĀ Nag PanchamiĀ festival, which falls on the fifth day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the Hindu month of Shravan (July-August). On this day, the temple remains open for 24 hours and is visited by thousands of devotees from all over India.
- Devotees offer milk, flowers, and other offerings to Lord Shiva and the serpents on Nag Panchami. They also pray for the blessings of the serpent deities for protection from snakebite and other misfortunes
- The opening of the Nagchandreshwar temple is a major religious event in Ujjain and is a testament to the faith and devotion of Hindus to Lord Shiva and the serpent deities.
