ujjain darshan - apnaujjain
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Ujjain Darshan•Ujjain is one of the ancient cities situated on the eastern bank of Kshipra River.•Ujjain City is known from its various names like Ujjayini, Avanti, Avantika, Avantikapuri also.•The city is a part of Madhya Pradesh now, which was prior to be known as the capital of Avanti.
1. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple
It is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams. This is the only south facing Jyotirlinga. It is said to be ritually established or born on itself and thus it is called as “Swayambhu”. The ash ritual or Bhasm - Aarti is carried out here. Mahakaleshwar basically means the god of Time or Death.
2. Chintaman Ganesh
The temple is situated on Shipra of the Fatehabad railway line. It dated back at the time of Paramaras in 11 – 12 century. Chintaharan as it is famously known basically means god who removes all worries and tensions.
3. Harsiddhi Temple
In this temple goddess Annapurna is there between Goddess Laxmi and Goddess Saraswati. According to Shiva Purana, The Sri Yantra (symbol of power) is placed here. As per Skandhpurana it is a place where elbow of Sati fell down when Shiva was carrying it.
4. Ramghat Ujjain
Ramghat is a bathing ghat. It is a very peaceful place. It has its connection with ritual bath in Simhastha. Kshipra River flows from here. Boating can be enjoyed here.
5. Bada Ganesh Mandir
Situated near the reservoir of the Mahakaleshwar temple. It has huge idol of Lord Gaensha. It is said to be a Hindu deity that symbolizes wisdom and prosperity.
6. Temple of Mangalnath
According to Matsya purana, it is the birth place of Mars. Shiva is worshipped in the temple. It is situated on Kshipra River. It is believed that meridian passes from here.
7. Gopal Mandir Ujjain
Gopal mandir was constructed in 19 century by Bayajibai Shinde. It displays the true Maratha architecture. It has beautiful idol of Lord Krishna in his blue forms. It has sanctum of marble and silver doors.
8. Kaliadeh Palace
Situated on the bank of Kshipra River this palace is a beautiful ancient site. Building in the palace is of 1458 AD. It has renovated sun temple in the centre and Surya Kunda and Brahma Kunda. It is said that Akbar and Jahangir has visited this place.
9. Observatory (Veda Shala)
Observatory at Ujjain is one of the finest example of architecture of ancient India. It is build by King Jai Singh II in about 16 – 17 century. It has various instrument (yantras) with which astronomical studies can be done. These astronomical devices are still in working condition and various studies are conducted here every year. Whether forecasting, Motion of earth and other planets and information related to sun and moon can be known from here.
