UJJAIN

One of the most important temples in Ujjain is Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling Temple and unlike any other jyotirlingas, this is a ‘self-manifested’ jyotirlinga and receives power within itself. You can pay a visit to the Omkareshwar lingam located on the first floor all around the year and the Nagchandreshwar linga located on the third floor can only be visited on the Nag Panchami day. This temple houses more than a hundred small shrines of several deities. Also, there is a large water body inside the temple complex, known as the Kothi Teertha which is said to have celestial water and therefore, devotees are expected to take a dip here.

Kal Bhairav Temple in Ujjain is known no dry days as there is a tradition of offering liquor to deity. It is the most fierce form of Lord Shiva and is one of the eight Bhairavas. This temple is located 8 km away from Ujjain Railway Station near Ganesh Nagar. It is a massive complex built by the Marathas in early days. People offer liquor for 365 days and then take it back home as ‘prasad’. Visit one of the most visited temples in Ujjain and pay your respects.

Also known as Radha Madana Mohana Temple, the famous landmark ISKCON Temple in Ujjain is a special temple for Krishna followers since Krishna, his brother Balaram and Sudama are said to have gained their education from Maharishi Sandipani in this city. It is located near the Nanakheda Bus stand. You will see the marble stonework in the temple complex with lush green lawns. There are three sancta sanctorum in the temple that houses the idols of Lord Krishna and Radha with Gopis, Balarama and Krishna and Nitaai Gaur. Not only this, this temple also provides a stay for its devotees. Pay your respects at the temple and enjoy continuous music and chanting of Hare Krishna Hare Rama songs playing around. You can witness devotees dancing on thee tunes all day long.

Vedh Shala is an architectural marvel, also called Jantar Mantar and was established in the 17th century. It is known to be the oldest structure to be constructed among the group of five other observatories in Jaipur, Delhi, Mathura, and Varanasi. In 1719, Maharaja Jai Singh began its construction to help Hindu scholars and astrologers with their studies and deep research. This Vedh Shala is a creation of great persistence and has been serving as the research place for astronomers in the old times as well as for various tourism purposes even today. You can visit this place and learn several approaches by which time, revolutions and position of celestial bodies were calculated in the earlier times. In short, this place is a haven for stargazers.

Shri Ram Ghat in Ujjain is visited by several tourists, especially at the time of the biggest Indian Mela, Kumbh Mela. During this time, thousands of devotees can be seen bathing at Ram Ghat. The baths go on all 365 days. You can see some tortoises in the river.