Why is Mahakal called the Lord of Time and Death ? Uncover the divine secrets of Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, rooted in Vedic wisdom and Sanatangyan . Mahakal, the powerful form of Lord Shiva , is recognized as the everlasting source from which all time, life and death derives. The Mahakaleshwar Jyoting in Ujjain is a place of worship for Mahakal and is the most ideal example of sanatangyan—the eternal truths of life's fragility, devotion to something greater than oneself and