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About Ujjain

Mentioned in the Vedas, Ujjain is known for age-old monasteries and sculptures. It is a prime attraction for pilgrims from all over the country. Not only this, Ujjain is one of the seven holy Hindu cities and the sacred site of Ardha Kumbha, Kumbha, and Shivratri.

It is believed that Lord Krishna and his elder brother received education in Ujjain. The city has a mention in the Mahabharata and has witnessed the rule of mighty Mauryan and Gupta dynasties. It is also said that that two parts of the Skanda Purana were composed here. A trip to Ujjain is a must for the ones who find exploring history exciting.

Top Tourist Places to Visit in Ujjain

Kumbh Mela Ujjain: The famous mela is considered to be the largest peaceful gathering in the world. It is held every 12 years. A plethora of cultural and social activities are carried out during the festival.
Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple: Constructed in a spacious courtyard and surrounded by massive walls, the famous temple has five levels, out of which one is underground. Mahakaleshwar Temple is the 9th Shakti Peetha amongst the 51 other Shakti Peethas pan India.
The Vedha Shala Observatory: Built in the 17th century by Maharaja Jai Singh, the Ved Shala Observatory was famous for state-of-the-art housing instruments to study astronomy.
Harsiddhi Temple: Here, Harsiddhi Mata is revered as the mother goddess. It is believed that Sati’s upper lip or left elbow had fallen here after her self-immolation, during Shiva’s Tandav. The best time to visit Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple is during the afternoon.
Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir: About 8 km north-west of the railway station is the Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir that enshrines a vast, artistic sculpture of Ganapati, a panchamukhi Hanuman and the Navagraha.

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