Ujjain is an ancient city situated on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River in the Malwa region of central India. This city is part of Madhya Pradesh, and is the administrative centre of Ujjain District and Ujjain Division. In ancient times the city was called Ujjayini as mentioned in the Mahabharata epic.
Ujjayini was the capital of the Avanti Kingdom, and has been the Prime Meridian for Hindus since the 4th century BCE. Ujjain is one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus and one of the four sites that host the Kumbh Mela, a mass pilgrimage that attracts millions of Hindu pilgrims. This city is a place of pilgrimage. Today, Ujjain abounds in temples, hoary old tradition attached to each of them. The temples form an integral part of the city and contribute to the continuity of Ujjain’s tradition of greatness. Following is ujjain tour package have a look.
The deity in this temple is believed to have been worshipped by Kalidasa. The legend goes that he was a poet and it is by his devotion to the goddess Kalika that he acquired great literary skills. The temple has been rebuilt in the modern times by the erstwhile Gwalior State.
Harshidhhi Mata Temple also known as Harshal Mata Temple located at a place called Miani, some 30 km away from Porbandar.. The original temple atop the hill is said to be have been build by Lord Krishna himself.
An Ancient Temple of Lord Ganesh situated above the tank near the Mahakal temple, enshrines a huge artistic ganpati sculpture, the son of Shiva. An idol of this size and beauty is rarely to be found.
Mangalnath is regarded as the birth place of Mars, according to the Matsya Purana. In ancient times, it was famous for a clear view of the planet and hence suitable for astronomical studies. Mahadev or Shiva is the deity which is worshipped in the temple of Mangalnath.
The worship of the eight Bhairavas is a part of Saivite tradition and the chief among them is Kal Bhairava, believed to have been built by King Bhadresen, on the banks of the Shipra. There is mention of a Kal Bhairav mandir in the Avanti Khanda of the Skanda Purana.
Mahakal of Ujjayini is known among the twelve celebrated Jyotirlingas in India. It is the only Jyotirling in India Facing towards South . Name Originated from the word ‘Kal’ means Death and the name of lingum became ‘Lord Of Death’.
The fact that ancient Ujjain apart from its political and religious importance, enjoyed the reputation of being a great seat of learning as early as the Mahabharata period is borne out by the fact that, Lord Krishna and Sudama received regular instruction in the ashram of Guru Sandipani.
The temple is built across the Shipra on the Fatehabad railway line. The Ganesh idolenshrined here is supposed to be swayambhu – born of itself. Chintaman ganesh mandir Ujjain itself is believed to be of considerable antiquity.