Day 1 Of Mahakal Lok: Devotees Flock The Mega Corridor In Ujjain
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The corridor measures over 900 metres in length and has two majestic gateways -- Nandi Dwar and Pinaki Dwar. It is dotted with 108 ornate sandstone columns in a row which bear decorative 'trishul' design on top and 'mudras' of Lord Shiva.
The 'Mahakal Lok' was thrown open to people on Wednesday as devotees from Ujjain and other parts of the country visited the mega corridor, a day after it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the holy city, a senior official said.
The corridor measures over 900 metres in length and has two majestic gateways -- Nandi Dwar and Pinaki Dwar. It is dotted with 108 ornate sandstone columns in a row which bear decorative 'trishul' design on top and 'mudras' of Lord Shiva.
The corridor also has gushing fountains surrounded by artistic sculptures of the deity as well as 53 illuminated murals depicting stories from the Shiv Puran.
"The 'Mahakal Lok' was thrown open to the visitors today after its inauguration by the prime minister. Devotees and other visitors from Ujjain and other parts of the country have been visiting the newly-inaugurated corridor since it opened," a senior official told PTI.
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