BEST PLACES OF UJJ

AIN CITY MAHAK

ALESHWAR

The idol of Mahakaleshwar is known to be dakshinamurti, which means that it is

facing the south. This is a unique feature, upheld by the tantric shivnetra tradition to
be found only in Mahakaleshwar among the 12 Jyotirlingas. The idol
of Omkareshwar Mahadev is consecrated in the sanctum above the Mahakal
shrine. The images of Ganesh, Parvati and Karttikeya are installed in the west,
north and east of the sanctum sanctorum. To the south is the image of Nandi, the
vehicle of Lord Shiva. The idol of Nagchandreshwar on the third storey is open
for darshan only on the day of Nag Panchami. The temple has five levels,
one of which is underground. The temple itself is located in a spacious
courtyard surrounded by massive walls near a lake. The shikhar or the spire is
adorned with sculptural finery. Brass lamps light the way to the underground
sanctum. It is believed that prasada (holy offering) offered here to the deity can be
re-offered unlike all other shrines.
The presiding deity of time, Shiva, in his entire splendor, reigns eternally in the city
of Ujjain. The temple of Mahakaleshwar, its shikhar soaring into the sky, an
imposing faade against the skyline, evokes primordial awe and reverence with its
majesty. The Mahakal dominates the life of the city and its people, even in
the midst of the busy routine of modern preoccupations, and provides an
unbreakable link with ancient Hindu traditions. On the day of Maha
Shivaratri, a huge fair is held near the temple, and worship goes on through the
night. In the precincts of the Mahakaleshwar temple is Shri Swapaneshwar
Mahadev temple, where devotees pray to Shiva as Mahakaal, to realize the
most important dreams of their lives. Sadashiv Mahadev is so empathetic,
benevolent and easy to please that devotees are sure to be granted the boons they
wish for with a pure heart in this temple, it is believed. Here Mahadev is
Swapaneshwar and Shakti is Swapaneshwari.

Ram mandir ghat

Ram Mandir Ghat, located near the Harsiddhi Temple in Ujjain is

famous for its Kumbh Mela. Kumbh Mela is held in every 12
years. Ram Mandir Ghat, Ujjain is the most ancient bathing ghat
in connection with the Kumbh celebrations.
During the Kumbh Mela, lakhs of fortune-seekers gather the city
from all corners of India. It is believed that those people who
took a holy dip in Ram Mandir Ghat will attain the much-awaited
salvation. During the time of Kumbh Mela, this oldest bathing
Ghat in Ujjain will be crowded with devotees. Apart from its
religious significance, Ram Mandir Ghat is a fascinating place for
a leisurely walk especially a walk in the early morning and at
sunset is quite enchanting.

Iskon
mandir

Sri Radha Madan Mohan Mandir is certainly the

manifestation of HH Bhakti Charu Swamis heart,
with exquisitely beautiful deities, a befittingly
gorgeous opulent temple, a flourishing Tulsi garden
and attractive lush flower gardens, as if enveloping
the temple
awaiting to serve The Divine Couple. HH Bhakti Charu
Swami had the temple erected from rough rocky ground to
a breathtakingly beautiful marble temple, in an
unbelievable and historical 10 months and 20 days! The
temple is made from the finest of marbles which HH Bhakti
Charu Swami personally selected from the very famous
Marble mines of Makarana. It is marble from this very place
that was used to build one of the Seven Wonders of the

Gopal
mandir

Dedicated to lord Krishna, Gopal Temple in Ujjain presents

a classic example of Maratha architecture. Built in the 19th
century, by Bayajibai Shinde, this huge temple is placed in
the middle of a big market. Its strategic position in the heart
of the city attributes the popularity of the temple.
This temple is a marble-spired structure and the deity's two
feet tall statue is placed on a marble-inlaid altar with silverplated doors. The door in the inner sanctum is the same door,
which had been carried away by Ghazni from the Somnath
temple. Mahadji Scindia recovered the door and now it has
been installed in this temple.

Mangalnath temple

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, Mangalnath Temple is a greatly

respected holy place situated in Ujjain. As per the inscriptions
in Matsya Purana, Mangalnath is said to be the birthplace of
Mars. Mangalnath Temple is placed on a serene surroundings
and it overlooks the vast stretch of water in the majestic Shipra
River.
A marvelous shrine located far away from the flurry of the city
life, offers an unimaginable sense of tranquility to the tourists.
The
temple is situated at the place where the first meridian is said to
pass the earth and so this place was a renowned spot for a clear
view of the planet and consequently it turned to be an apt place
for astronomical studies.
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