5 Shiv Temples You Must Visit in Madhya Pradesh


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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Ujjain:

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Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga Temple, Mandhata (Khandwa):

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Bhojeshwar Shiv Temple, Bhojpur (Raisen):

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Pashupatinath Shiv Temple, Mandsaur:

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Kedareshwar Shiv Mandir, Khajuraho:

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