Mahakaleshwar mandir in ujjain city Madhay pradesh's India
The ancient city of ujjain lies on the banks of river Kshipra.The number of temples in ujjain,it is popularly held,is large that if one comes here with two cartloads of grain and offers only one handful at of the saptapuris,or the seven short of
offering.Legend has it that ujjain is one of the saptapuris,or the seven and death.Ujjain hosts the Simhastha,as the Kumbh Mela is know here,every 12 year,the latest of which was in 2016.
The ancient city of ujjain lies on the banks of river Kshipra.The number of temples in ujjain,it is popularly held,is large that if one comes here with two cartloads of grain and offers only one handful at of the saptapuris,or the seven short of
offering.Legend has it that ujjain is one of the saptapuris,or the seven and death.Ujjain hosts the Simhastha,as the Kumbh Mela is know here,every 12 year,the latest of which was in 2016.
Best season to visit:- This destination can be visited throughout the year.but its best to visit in the months of July to April.
What to see :-
RAM GHAT :- Flanking the eastern bank of Shipra,Ramghat stretches for almost a kilometres from pashupati Temple in the south to the road bridge across the river in the north. The wide promenade is dotted with temples,old and new and the air is full of the sound of temples bells and incarnations. The best time to explore the Ghats is early morning and late evening.
Mahakaleshwar Temple :- One of the twelve jyotirlingas,Mahakaleshwar Temple, popularly referred to as Mahakal Temple, is one of the most sacred Shiva temples in India. Located at heart of ujjain,is also the best place to start exploring this ageless town. Market around the temple is also Ujjain's commercial never centre.
Harsiddhi Temple :- A major seat of Shakti sect occupies a special place in the galaxy of temples in ujjain. Seated between the idols of Mahalaxmi and Mahasarawati ,Goddess Annapurna,the main deity worship in the temple, is painted a brilliant vermillion.
Gopal Temple :- Gopal Temple,one of the largest temples in ujjain is located at the heart of the town's main market, constructed in the mid-19 century by Bayajbai Scindia,wife of King Daulat Rao scindia it is striking example of Martha temple architecture. As in the Martha tradition, the temple is encouraged by a high wall pieced by an ornate gateway with the distinctive bangaldar roof.
Gadkalika:- Located 2 kms north of mahakaleshwar is Gadkalika Temple. It is said that the duty enshrined in the temple, was one worshipped by Kali das.The legend goes that Kalidas,whose verses were one quite ordinary,gained his literary genius,through the blessings of Gadkalika.
Pirate Matsyendranath:- The Shrine of pir Matsyendranath is located on top a hill ,on the banks of the Shipra,closed to the Gadkalika Temple and the Bharatrihari caves.Matsyendranath also known as to pir maccinder is said to be founder of the Nath sect of Shaivism.it is said he was given the name Matsyendranath because he was born from the stomach of a fish.Incidentally,a fish or Matsya is one of the Vishnu's ten Avataras.
Kal Bhairav Temple :- Crossing the bridge over the Shipra,near the Bharatrihari caves,one reach,Kalidas Bhairav Temple, barely a kilometres away.
Ram janardan Temple :- A short walk of the kal bhairav Temple leads to one of Ujjain's architectural gems.The temple dedicated to Ram and Vishnu janardan were built in the 17 century by Aurangzeb's close confidant Sawai Jai singh,who as the governor of ujjain also built the ved Shala. The boundaries wall that now encircles the temple and the tank inside were latter added by the Martha's.
MangalNath Temple:- Further down the river on the opposite bank from Siddhavat it is mentioned in the Matsya purana as the birth place of Mars (Mangal).
Ved Shala :- Ved Shala,the observatory, was the built in the 17 century by Sawai Jai singh (1688-1743) during his tenure as governor of Malwa. Its located on the ujjain -Fathabad road about 2 kms south West of Mahakal Temple.
Jantar Mantar:- Jantar mantar is an observatory built in the 17th century by RaJa Jai singh (1688-1743 )it is on the ujjain-Fathabad Road, 2 kms from mahakaleshwar Temple.Jai sing also construction similar observatories in Jaipur,Delhi and varanasi.
Sandipani Ashram :- ujjain has enjoyed a position of pre-eminence as centre of learning in ancient India.Sandipani Ashram is where Krishna and his Brahmin friend Sudama are said to have received their early instructions from Guru Sandipani.The ashram exist to this day in the Ankapata area of ujjain.
Kalidas palace :-Away from the bustle of the city, outside it's northern border lie the scenic Kalidas palace.The serene environs of this sprawling complex on the Shipra river gives the travellers a fair idea of what ujjain might have looked like in the height of glory.
How to Reach
By Air :- Nearest Airport is Devi AhiLiya Bai International airport at indore (55 kms).
By Train :- well connected to the major cities of India mostly train running Bhopal, indore Mumbai, Delhi etc.
BY Road :- Regular bus service contact ujjain to all near major cities as Bhopal surat ,indore Jaipur etc
