Ujjain's Ancient Vridhakaleshwar Mahadev: Older Than Mahakal, Completes Pilgrimage

• Ujjain's Vridhakaleshwar Mahadev temple is believed to be older than the main Mahakal temple, housing an ancient Shivling.
• A darshan of Vridhakaleshwar Mahadev is considered essential to complete the pilgrimage to Mahakal, as it represents Baba Mahakal's aged form.
• Both Shivlings are similar in size and form, making it difficult to differentiate between Vridhakaleshwar Mahadev and Baba Mahakal.
• Unlike Mahakal, Vridhakaleshwar Mahadev offers accessible 'touch darshan' to devotees, who perform special pujas for wish fulfillment.
• Despite historical attempts by invaders to desecrate it, Baba Vridhakaleshwar remains established, fulfilling devotees' wishes.