Ujjain, the religious city of Madhya Pradesh, where there is another very powerful and mysterious place like the Mahakaleshwar Temple – the temple of Harsiddhi Devi. This temple is not just the center of faith, but also a witness to such esoteric stories that leave an indelible mark in the cultural history of India. A major story is associated with these, with the great emperor of Ujjain, Vikramaditya, whose name is not only alive today as Vikram Samvat, but whose examples of devotion have been given in every era.
Harsiddhi: Joint worship of Shakti and Mahadev
It is believed that worshiping Harsiddhi Devi brings the blessings of Lord Mahadev and Shakti together. Goddess Harsiddhi is considered one of the 51 Shaktipeeths of Mata Sati. According to religious texts, when Lord Shiva was wandering with the dead body of Goddess Sati, Lord Vishnu had cut Sati’s body from Sudarshan Chakra, which wherever he fell, Shaktipeeth became there. There is a recognition of Mata Sati falling in the Harsiddhi temple in Ujjain.
A special aspect of this temple is that a temple of Harsiddhi Devi is also in Dwarka, Gujarat. It is believed that the morning worship of Mother is in Dwarka and night worship in Ujjain.
Vikramaditya’s devotion and self -sacrifice
King Vikramaditya’s devotion to Harsiddhi Mata was so deep that he had offered his head by cutting his head 11 times at an interval of 12-12 years in his life. Every time his head was re -connected by the grace of the mother and he used to get alive again. This is an evidence of an extraordinary penance and devotion that is immortal in history and legends.
But when the king reached the feet of the mother to sacrifice for the twelfth time, then his head could not join again. It was an indication that his lifetime was now complete and this time the mother gave him salvation.
The temple still has 11 heads
Even today, 11 sindoor munds are kept in a special place in Harsiddhi temple. It is believed that these are the same Munds, which King Vikramaditya offered to Mother. These symbols are of that divine devotion, self -sacrifice and dedication to God, which still inspire people.
The secret of the name of Harsiddhi
There is also an interesting story behind the name of Harsiddhi Devi. It is said that Lord Krishna and Yadav descendants used to worship this goddess in Dwapara Yuga. Mother was called “Mangalmurti Devi” at that time. When Shri Krishna did the harsh penance of the mother and killed Jarasandha by her grace, the mother became famous and became famous by the name ‘Harsiddhi’. This name is still a symbol of his glory.
Major of Tantra Sadhana
Harsiddhi Temple is considered not only of devotion, but also a major place of Tantra Sadhana. It is believed that in this temple, seekers perform special practices for the accomplishment of Tantra Shakti. The place of the temple is located in the west of the Mahakaleshwar temple, which makes it clear that Ujjain has been a very important religious center for both Tantra and Shakti worship.
conclusion
This story of King Vikramaditya and Harsiddhi Mata symbolizes devotion, sacrifice and amazing confluence of divine powers. This land of Ujjain is not only religious but also full of spiritual secrets. This story of King Vikramaditya’s final self -sacrifice and mother’s grace still inspires devotees to strengthen their faith and selfless devotion.
