Mahakaleshwar temple, Ujjain

• It is situated in Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) on the banks of the river Shipra.
• The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is among the most eminent of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India.
• The temple complex bears strong influences of the Bhumija, Chalukya, and Maratha architectural styles. 
• It is the only jyotirlinga facing the south
• One of the most famous features of Mahakaleshwar Temple is the Bhasma aarti
• It is believed to be swayambhu i.e. self-manifested 

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Note 12 Jyotirlingas 

Sun Temple

1.  Modhera Sun Temple, Gujarat
2. Konark Sun Temple, Odisha
3. Brahmanya Dev Temple, Unao (Madhya Pradesh)
4. Suryanaar Kovil, Kumbakonam (Tamil Nadu)
5. Suryanarayana Swamy temple, Arasavalli (Andhra Pradesh)
6. Dakshinaarka Temple, Gaya (Bihar)
7. Navalakha Temple, Ghumli (Gujarat)
8. Martand Sun temple, Kashmir

PYQs

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? (CSE 2017)
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarkantak
3. Omkareshwar

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Mains Question

1. Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss 
2. Indian philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and art in India. Discuss

Modhera Sun Temple

• 11th century (1026)
• Raja Bimdev I - Chalukya
• Solanki Dynasty
• Nagara Style
• World Heritage Site
• **India's First 24*7 solar-powered village

PYQs

Which of the following is/are famous for Sun temples? (CSE 2017)
1. Arasavalli
2. Amarkantak
3. Omkareshwar

Select the correct answer using the code given below

(a) 1 only

(b) 1 and 2 only

(c) 3 only

(d) 1, 2 and 3

Mains Question

1. Safeguarding the Indian art heritage is the need of the moment. Discuss 
2. Indian philosophy and tradition played a significant role in conceiving and shaping the monuments and art in India. Discuss

Bhagyalakshmi Temple

• Dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi.
• Hyderabad.

Mahakali temple in Pavagadh, Gujarat

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi unfurled a flag after inaugurating the revamped Mahakali temple, which was destroyed by the 15th-century Gujarat ruler Mahmud Begda. 

the temple is said to have been destroyed by 15th-century Gujarat ruler Sultan Mahmud Begda (1458 to1511), who had set up his capital in Champaner near Pavagadh after defeating the Rajput rulers. Begda was the most prominent ruler of the Gujarat Sultanate and had earned the title Begda after conquering the 15th-century main forts of Gujarat: Junagadh and Pavagadh.

Source: The Hindu