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1. BEST PLACES OF UJJAIN CITY
1) MAHAKALESHWAR
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 façade 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

2. pure heart in this temple, it is believed. Here Mahadev is Swapaneshwar
and Shakti is Swapaneshwari.
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2) 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.
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3. 3) Iskon Temple
Sri Radha Madan Mohan Mandir is certainly the manifestation of HH Bhakti
Charu Swami’s 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 World – The Taj Mahal!
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4) 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.

4. This temple is a marble-spired structure and the deity's two feet tall statue
is placed on a marble-inlaid altar with silver-plated 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.
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5)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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