Places To Visit In Ujjain Sightseeing

Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple is one among the twelve Jyotirlingas in the country. It is believed that the lingam was born of itself. Located near a lake, the time it came to exist is still a mystery. It is considered to belong to prehistoric period. The temple finds mention in the works of the famous poet Kalidasa.

Kal Bhairav Temple is situated on the banks of River Shipra. King Bhadrasen is believed to have constructed this temple. Bhairav, according to Hindu mythology, is a manifestation of Lord Shiva. The sculptures of deities are seen in this temple. It is believed that Kal Bhairav is a protector of travelers. Travelers who belong to this particular faith offer prayers to Bhairav.

Jantar Mantar was built by Raja Jai Singh in the 17th century. Being a great scholar, Raja Jai Singh had written books on the subject of astronomy. The instruments in the observatory were made by Raja Jai Singh. It is interesting to note that the belief held by Hindu geographers about Ujjain being the place where the first

Kaliadeh Palace is located on the banks of Shipra River. Sultans of Mandu built the palace in 1458 AD. The ancient construction is mentioned in the early literary works and it is believed that the palace had a sun temple in it. The beautiful dome of the palace highlights the influence of Persian architecture.

Chintaman Ganesh Temple is the biggest Ganesh temple in the city. It is built across River Shipra. The idol of Ganesh in this ancient temple is believed to have been born by itself. As the deity is known as Chintamani Ganesh, which means reliever of tensions, devotees visit this temple in great numbers.

Bhartrihari caves of Madhya Pradesh stand proudly on the bank of the Shipra River, near the revered Gadkalika Temple of Ujjain. Named after the famous sage 'Bhatrihari', the caves stand as testimony to the traditional wealth of India.

An ancient shrine of Ujjain and one of the most famous 'Shaktipeeths' all over India, this temple enshrines a vermilion colored idol of Goddess 'Annapurna', placed between the images of Goddess Laxmi and Goddess Saraswati. According to mythology, this is the place where Goddess Sati's elbow fell while Shiva carried away her burning body from the sacrificial fire.

Situated about 2 miles from Ujjain, Gadkalika temple is located near the Bhartrihari Caves. This ancient temple is dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Kaali. It is believed that the poet Kalidasa worshipped the image of Kaali present in this shrine.