Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh): A large number of devotees reached Mahakal Temple on the occasion of mahashivratri in Ujjain in the wee hours of Tuesday.
According to reports, as soon as the doors of the temple opened at 3 am, the devotees flock together in the temple and stampede-like situations are reported. The metal detectors and a few barricades also collapsed.
The situation, however, did not get worse. The police deployed at the temple controlled it within time.
It is believed that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati tied the knot on this day. Devotees also observe fast and seek blessings of Lord Shiva.
Besides the celebrations of the marriage of Shiva and Parvati, unmarried women pray and observe fasts on the day to wish for a partner as compassionate as Lord Shiva.
