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The ancient city of Ujjain is located along the Kshipra River in Madhya Pradesh, India. 55 km from Indore city, it is one of the 7 sacred Hindu cities, making it an important Hindu pilgrimage site known for its centuries-old temples. It is particularly famous as the home of the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva.
Famous for
Mahakaleshwar Temple
Mahakaleshwar jyotirlinga is one of 12 jyotirlingas of lord shiva, devotees of lord shiva frequently visit the temple all year round. The temple looks vibrant during the festival of Mahashivratri and Nagpanchmi apart from this Ujjain city also hosts the Maha Khumb Mela every 12 years. The place becomes a very big Hindu pilgrim attraction when it comes to the Mahakaleshwar temple.
A boat ride of Ram Ghat/ Participate in Shipra Aarti
Taking a boat ride will be a perfect idea. to peace, up your mind, the calm water of the river will refresh your mind and soul.
After the ride, one can participate in Shipra aarti in the evening at RamGhat and one also has the option of enjoying it from the boat itself. The place looks colourful and thousands of tourists come and visit this amazing view of devotion.
In the morning one can take a dip in the Shipra river. It is believed that taking a dip in the river washes your sin and makes your soul pure.
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Kumbh Mela (if possible)
Kumbh Mela is the most popular festival among Hindus, which is celebrated every 12 years. Thousands of devotees and sadhus from across the country come and visit this magical festival. People call it Ujjain simhastha. If you plan your visit during the Kumbh Mela then you must attend.
During this festival, everyone gathers around the RamGhat and takes a dip in the Shipra river.
Visit other temples
Ujjain is famous for its temples and each one has its own story associated with it, the number of temples the city have it will take a couple of days to visit every one of it, Mahakaleshwar temple is where lord shiva resides, kalbhairav temple, Bada Ganesh temple, the only temple of mangal mangalnath temple, ISKCON temple, RamGhat, Sanghani ashram where lord Krishna and lord Balram took their primary education are other religious places to visit.
Things to do
Jantar mantar observatory museum
Built by Raja Jai Singh II between the year 1725 to 1730 to help Hindu astrologers scholar with their research work According to some Indian astronomers, the tropic of Cancer was supposed to pass through Ujjain, making Jantar Mantar also a major observatory for Hindu geographers. Today, architectural work is also of great importance in the field of astronomy. If you are planning your trip to Ujjain this place is worth a visit.
Triveni Museum
Wanna enter the world of art then Triveni Museum is the place where one should visit it, ancient art and culture showcasing religious idols, antiques, and sculptures some of them go back as old as the 6th century to 9 century, the status of lord shiva Vishnu can be seen spending a couple of hours is not a bad deal.
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