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Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple

When did the Mahakala temple first come in existence, is difficult to tell. However, the event may be assigned to the Pre-historic period. Puranas narrate that it was first established by Prajapita Brahma. There is reference to the appointment of prince Kumarasena by king Chanda Pradyota in 6th c. BC for looking after the law and order situations of Mahakala temple. The punch-marked coins of Ujjain, belonging to 4th-3rd c. BC, bear the figure of Lord Siva on them.

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Harsiddhi Temple

The Harsiddhi temple is one of the 52 Shakti Peeth situated all over India. According to legend, Shiva married Sati, the daughter of Daksha, a Prajapati who was proud of his position and disliked his ascetic son-in-law. In an effort to put his son-in-law in his place, Daksha organized a yagna and deliberately did not invite Shiva. Hearing of the grand yagna, sati visited it by herself, ignoring her husband's advice, and, furious with her father for thus deliberately ignoring her husband, cast herself into the flames lit for the yagna. Her act led to Shiva's ganas going berserk with rage, and Shiva himself arriving at the scene and dancing the Tandava (the angry dance) with sati's body in his arms. While Shiva was later calmed down and amends made, it is believed that parts of Sati's body fell on earth as He danced, and each of these (totaling 52 in number) are revered as Shakti Peeth.

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Kal Bhairav Temple

At a distance of 7 km from Ujjain Junction, Kal Bhairav Temple is a revered Hindu shrine located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Situated on the banks of the Kshipra River, it is one of the most active temples in Ujjain, and among the must-visit temples during your Ujjain Trip.The Kal Bhairav Temple is dedicated to Kal Bhairav, a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva, and he is regarded as the guardian deity of the city. Though Ujjain houses a huge number of temples within its geographical area, Kal Bhairav is the most prominent one and records a footfall of thousands of devotees every day.

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Sandipani Ashram

Ujjain is a city of temples, where ancient and modern cultures coexist. It is one of the oldest and most sacred cities in India, and a place of pilgrimage for Hindus, Buddhists, and Jains. Among the many temples and shrines that adorn the city, one of the most historic and spiritual ones is the Sandipan Ashram, also known as the Sandipani Muni Ashram.

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Ram Ghat

This is among the most popular places to visit in Ujjain, as this is where the very famous Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years. The Kumbh Mela holds a great prominence among the followers of Hinduism, which is evident from the fact that almost 2 crore people attend the mela.Ram Ghat is located on the bank of the river Shipra. The evening Shipra aarti is one of the best attractions at Ram Ghat. There is a wide range of temples located at the ghat, out of which the temple of Chitragupta is the most revered one.

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Gadkalika Temple

The Gadkalika Temple in Ujjain holds tremendous religious significance, especially among students. Staring into the glory of the immaculately sculpted idol of Goddess Kalika is an absolute divine experience, just like attending the soul cleansing morning and evening aarti.

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ISKCON Ujjain Temple

The International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), popularly known as the Hare Krishna Movement, was founded in 1966 by His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. ISKCON is a worldwide association of devotees of Lord Krishna, the Supreme Personality of Godhead; its members consist of 10,000 temple devotees and 250,000 congregational devotees.

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Chintaman Ganesh Temple

Chintaman Ganesh Temple is an antediluvian shrine that dates back to 11th -12th centuries. This ancient temple is highly revered and one of the most visited shrines of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. One can easily reach Chintamani Temple from anywhere in Madhya Pradesh by hiring private taxis. However, one can take regular buses that are available from Indore and Bhopal. Chintamani Ganesha Mandir is wholly made out in stone. It is believed that the temple was built during the reign of Paramaras in Madhya Pradesh (Malwa).

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Vikramaditya The Great Memorial Statue

Vikramaditya the Great was a legendary emperor of ancient India who ruled over the region of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh during the 1st century BCE. He is revered as a symbol of wisdom, justice, and courage in Indian mythology and folklore. To honour his legacy, a magnificent memorial statue was erected in his honour in the city of Ujjain.The statue, known as the "Vikramaditya Smarak," is located on the banks of the river Kshipra, near the famous Mahakaleshwar temple. The figure depicts Vikramaditya sitting on his throne, surrounded by his ministers and advisors, with a sword and a book in the other, symbolizing his strength and wisdom.

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Kalideh Palace

Situated on an island based in the Shipra River, this Palace holds immense religious significance. It was constructed in 1458 AD. The Palace is flanked on both sides by the waters of the rivers and the technical aptitude of the predecessors can be seen in the man-made tanks and channels.It was so celebrated in the past that once Emperor Akbar and Jehangir had visited this gorgeous monument, which is reflected in the two Persian inscriptions that are found in one of the corridors of the palace.

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Mahakal Lok

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Mahakal Lok, the 920-metre-long mega corridor near the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. According to reports, during the inauguration, PM Modi removed the curtain by remote from the Shivling, which is made of the Raksha Sutra.As per reports, before the inauguration, he also went to the Mahakaleshwar Temple to seek blessings. Later on the day, he tweeted, “Blessed to have got the opportunity to dedicate #ShriMahakalLok to the nation.