Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 8 (Temples 57 to 64) – Kaliadeh Palace & Western Shipra Belt
Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 8 (Temples 57 to 64) – Kaliadeh Palace & Western Shipra Belt
This eighth segment of the 84 Mahadev Yatra ventures into the western countryside of Avantika Kshetra, following the dramatic bends of the Shipra River toward the historic Kaliadeh Palace area and the Pingleshwar rural belt. This circuit is known for open landscapes, ancient sage ashram sites, and quiet river vistas away from inner-city congestion.
Leaving Hotel Shrimmaya around 2:00 PM—after an afternoon rest—gives you clear highway routes along the Badnagar bypass, allowing you to finish all eight temples before sunset over the western water barriers.
Map & Route Layout: Temples 57 to 64
This 8-temple circuit forms an outer western arc along the Shipra river bend:
[02:00 PM Start: Hotel Shrimmaya] │ ▼ (Via Unhel / Kaliadeh Palace Road) [57] Chyavaneshwar ──► [58] Trishangueshwar ──► [59] Samudreshwar │ ▼ (Pingleshwar Link Rd) [62] Bilveshwar ◄── [61] Kayavarohaneshwar ◄── [60] Pingleshwar │ ▼ (Badnagar Bypass Corridor) [63] Durvaseshwar ──► [64] Mukteshwar (Western Shipra Viewpoint)
Temple 57: Shri Chyavaneshwar Mahadev (57/84)
Associated with Maharshi Chyavana (the revered Vedic sage known for restoring youth and vitality), devotees visit this temple to pray for physical rejuvenation, immune health, and longevity.
- Where it is: Near the Kaliadeh Palace approach road, tucked inside a grove near the river bank.
- When to go: 2:20 PM – 2:45 PM.
- Navigation Note: Turn right 500 meters before the Kaliadeh Palace main gate onto the paved village road.
- Skanda Purana Reference:
च्यवनेश्वरमभ्यर्च्य च्यवनेन प्रपूजितम्।
आरोग्यं लभते नित्यं वयसः स्तम्भनं तथा॥
“Worshipping Chyavaneshwar, established by Sage Chyavana, bestows enduring health and vital energy.”
Temple 58: Shri Trishangueshwar Mahadev (58/84)
Linked with King Trishanku, this shrine symbolizes stability when caught between difficult choices or life dilemmas, bringing balance to troubled minds.
- Where it is: 1.5 km west of Kaliadeh Palace, along the riverbank trail.
- When to go: 2:50 PM – 3:15 PM.
- Navigation Note: Accessible via a well-paved rural link road; parking space is available right beside the temple courtyard.
- Skanda Purana Reference:
त्रिशङ्कुेश्वरमालोक्य सर्वसङ्कटतारणम्।
न दुःखे निमज्जति मर्यः शिवस्य कृपया सदा॥
“Beholding Trishangueshwar rescues the devotee from mid-life crises and brings stable direction.”
Temple 59: Shri Samudreshwar Mahadev (59/84)
Embodying the vastness and purifying depth of the ocean (Samudra), pilgrims offer prayers here to dissolve heavy mental burdens and internal stress.
- Where it is: Overlooking the natural water basins near the Shipra river curve.
- When to go: 3:20 PM – 3:45 PM.
- Navigation Note: Short 200-meter walk down a gravel path from the main rural road.
- Skanda Purana Reference:
समुद्रेश्वरमभ्यर्च्य सर्वतीर्थफलाप्तये।
गम्भीरतां लभते चित्ते सर्वपापैः प्रमुच्यते॥
“Praying at Samudreshwar bestows the spiritual fruit of sea-pilgrimages and brings deep mental peace.”
Temple 60: Shri Pingleshwar Mahadev (60/84)
Revered as one of the directional guard shrines (Dignatha) of ancient Ujjain, Pingleshwar marks the western spiritual gateway of Avantika Kshetra.
- Where it is: Pingleshwar village, near the old railway line connection.
- When to go: 3:55 PM – 4:25 PM.
- Navigation Note: Direct vehicle access via the Pingleshwar link road.
- Skanda Purana Reference:
पिङ्गलेश्वरमभ्यर्च्य द्वारपालं महाबलम्।
पश्चिमद्वारद्वारेण मोक्षं प्राप्नोति मानवः॥
“Worshipping Pingleshwar, the mighty guardian of the western gate, secures spiritual protection and liberation.”
Temple 61: Shri Kayavarohaneshwar Mahadev (61/84)
Connected to the Pashupata tradition of Shiva yoga, this shrine is visited by seekers for body-mind harmony and spiritual discipline.
- Where it is: Between Pingleshwar and Badnagar Road link.
- When to go: 4:30 PM – 4:55 PM.
- Navigation Note: Drive slowly along the village bypass; the shrine is marked by an ancient stone arch.
- Skanda Purana Reference:
कायावरोहणं देवं पूजयित्वा यथाविधि।
देहाभिमाननिर्मुक्तः शिवरुपे महीयते॥
“Revering Kayavarohaneshwar frees the mind from bodily attachments and deepens meditation.”
Temple 62: Shri Bilveshwar Mahadev (62/84)
Surrounded by sacred Bilva groves, this temple is dedicated to the traditional offering of Bel Patra leaves, symbolizing the destruction of three types of karmic burdens.
- Where it is: Near the western agricultural belt along Badnagar Road.
- When to go: 5:00 PM – 5:25 PM.
- Navigation Note: Park near the grove entrance; a short shaded walk leads directly into the sanctum.
- Skanda Purana Reference:
बिल्वेश्वरं महालिङ्गं बिल्वपत्रैः प्रपूजितम्।
त्रिपुण्ड्रधारी लभते शिवसायुज्यमुत्तमम्॥
“Worshipping Bilveshwar with sacred Bilva leaves clears past karmic debts and grants peace.”
Temple 63: Shri Durvaseshwar Mahadev (63/84)
Consecrated by the fiery Sage Durvasa, pilgrims pray here to gain emotional self-control, master anger, and build mental patience.
- Where it is: Near the Badnagar highway junction curve.
- When to go: 5:30 PM – 5:50 PM.
- Navigation Note: Positioned right off the main bypass road with easy vehicle turn-in.
- Skanda Purana Reference:
दुर्वासेश्वरमासाद्य दुर्वासा पूजितं शिवम्।
क्रोधोपशमनं याति शान्तिं प्राप्नोति पुष्कलाम्॥
“Praying at Durvaseshwar cools inner anger, restores emotional balance, and brings lasting serenity.”
Temple 64: Shri Mukteshwar Mahadev (64/84)
Concluding Part 8 at a high elevation overlooking the western river curve, Mukteshwar stands as a shrine of complete liberation (Mukti).
- Where it is: Western river bluff, near the sunset vantage point along Shipra.
- When to go: 5:55 PM – 6:30 PM (Ideal location to catch the sunset over the Shipra River).
- Navigation Note: A short paved ramp connects the road to the upper temple deck.
- Skanda Purana Reference:
मुक्तेश्वरं नमस्कृत्य सर्वपापविमोचनम्।
अन्तकाले च सायुज्यं प्राप्नोति नात्र संशयः॥
“Bowing to Mukteshwar releases all lingering fears and bestows ultimate spiritual freedom.”
Route Tips & Stay Logistics
The western outer circuit involves slightly longer driving stretches between temples (2 to 4 km each), making a private vehicle or booked taxi far more efficient than auto-rickshaws.
- Navigation Strategy: Use the Unhel / Kaliadeh Palace Road to reach Temples 57–59, cut through the Pingleshwar link road for 60–62, and use the Badnagar bypass to complete 63 and 64 by sunset.
- Timing Advantage: Because these shrines are located outside the main city grid, you will experience no crowd delays, allowing quick and quiet Darshan at every stop.
Staying at Hotel Shrimmaya makes this outer rural loop effortless:
- Hotel near Mahakal: Situated with smooth ring-road connectivity, letting you hit the western highways without battling old city market traffic.
- Hotel For Family: Air-conditioned, spacious family rooms offer a welcome retreat after an afternoon drive through the rural landscape.
- Best Hotel in Ujjain for Logistics: The travel desk can assign drivers who know the precise rural turnoffs for outer shrines like Pingleshwar and Chyavaneshwar.
- Corporate Trip Booking: Reliable fleet management services keep executive groups on schedule for multi-day yatra itineraries.
