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Overview
The Kṣiprā is the sacred river of Avantikā. The Āvantya Khaṇḍa exalts her along with the Mahākāla Vana, and the Mahākāleśvara Jyotirliṅga stands near her banks at Ujjain.
1 source
- Purāṇa Skanda Purāṇa, Āvantya Khaṇḍa
Sthala Purāṇa tradition
The Āvantya Khaṇḍa of the Skanda Purāṇa praises bathing in the Kṣiprā at Avantikā, one of the seven mokṣa-giving cities, where her waters and the darśana of Mahākāla together free the pilgrim.
2 sources
- Purāṇa Skanda Purāṇa, Āvantya Khaṇḍa
- Purāṇa Garuḍa Purāṇa — Sapta Mokṣapurī śloka
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Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple
Mahākāleśvara MandiraUjjain (Avantika), Madhya Pradesh
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