Madhya Pradesh: 'Shiv Bhakt' Rahul Gandhi Visits Mahakaleshwar Temple- See Pics

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday began his two-day tour of politically significant Malwa-Nimar region in the poll-bound Madhya Pradesh by offering prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, in Ujjain. Photo: Congress

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday began his two-day tour of politically significant Malwa-Nimar region in the poll-bound Madhya Pradesh by offering prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, in Ujjain. Photo: PTI

The 48-year-old Amethi MP performed the puja amid chanting of 'mantras' (hymns) by temple priests. PTI Photo

It was Gandhi's second visit to the shrine. He had last visited the temple in 2010, a party leader said. Photo: Congress

Clad in a 'dhoti', he performed 'puja' at the ancient temple, which is one of the 12 'Jyotirlingas' (special shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva) in the country. Photo: Congress

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Monday began his two-day tour of politically significant Malwa-Nimar region in the poll-bound Madhya Pradesh by offering prayers at the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple, devoted to Lord Shiva, in Ujjain. Photo: Congress