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UJJAIN TOURISM

Regarded as one of the seven sacred cities for Hindus, Ujjain is an ancient city located on the banks of Shipra river in Madhya Pradesh. The city is one of the venues for Kumbh Mela. The temple town is also called Ujjayini or Avanti and finds mention in the Hindu epic Mahabharat, as the capital city of Avanti Kingdom. It is believed that two parts of the Skanda Purana were composed in the city.

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The origin of Ujjain is connected to Sagar Manthan (churning of the ocean of milk) episode in Hindu mythology. Gods and the demons churned the ocean to collect amrit (or nectar) which would grant immortality. When the gods tried to flee with it, four drops of it fell at four different places; Ujjain, Allahabad, Haridwar and Nashik. 

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The Mahakaleshwar Temple, one of the 12 jyotirlinga of Lord Shiva is in Ujjain. Lord Krishna received education along with Balarama and Sudama from Maharishi Sandipani here. The town is a mix of the old and the new. The city’s heritage co-exists with the modern buildings.

BEST PLACES TO STAY IN UJJAIN

The budget hotels are clustered near Nanakheda bus stand which are close to the railway station as well.

Mid-range hotels can be found all over the city. Free Ganj area has a good number of mid-range hotels.

BEST PLACES TO EAT IN UJJAIN

Ujjain is a treat for vegetarians. Restaurants serving Kashmiri, Punjabi, North Indian food can be found aplenty. A few restaurants along the University Road serve staple non-vegetarian fare.

BEST TIME TO VISIT UJJAIN

The average minimum and maximum temperature of Ujjain is as given below. The best time to visit Ujjain is also specified.

MONTH BEST TIME MIN. TEMP (°C)MAX. TEMP (°C)
JanuaryBest time2026
FebruaryBest time722
MarchBest time1124
April1227
May1516
June1928
July1921
August1721
September1723
OctoberBest time2733
NovemberBest time2228
DecemberBest time1825

Place to visit in UJJAIN

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Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple

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Chintaman Ganesh Temple

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Harsiddhi Temple

Believed to have been built by king Vikramaditya, the Harsiddhi temple is dedicated to the…

Ram Ghat

Extremely popular as the venue of the famous Kumbh Mela in Ujjain, Ram Ghat is one…

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Articles About UJJAIN

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    A notice has been issued in this regard that states that green crackers can be burst from 8 pm to 10 pm only in those…

    Tahir Qureshi October 23, 2022, 5:57 pm IST

  • Viral Video: Girls Spotted Making Instagram Dance Reels at Ujjain's Mahakal Temple, Minister Orders Probe | Watch

    Girls dance reel video row: After the videos went viral, the priest of Mahakal Temple, Mahesh Guru demanded action against the girls.

    Trending Desk October 19, 2022, 1:04 pm IST

  • Heritage Of Mahakal Lok: Know The Story Of Mahakaleshwar Temple In Ujjain

    The Mahakaleshwar Temple is considered one of holiest places where lakhs of people come to offer prayers at one of 12 Shiv Jyotirlingas in India.

    Travel Staff October 11, 2022, 5:04 pm IST

  • 3 Women Dead, 1 Injured In Fire At Poha Factory In MP's Ujjain

    Reportedly, 3 women lost their lives while 1 got injured after a fire broke out in a poha factory in Ujjain on Friday.

    India.com News Desk September 16, 2022, 9:02 pm IST

  • Ujjain To Implement Strict Measures to Prevent 'Love Jihad' at Garba Venues, Aadhar Cards To Be Checked

    Boys in Ujjain will have tilak applied on foreheads and get their adhar cards checked before entering garba pandals in the city

    India.com News Desk September 11, 2022, 9:50 pm IST

  • Bajrang Dal: Will Oppose If Any Bollywood Celebrity Comments Like Ranbir Kapoor On Our Religion, Culture

    Recently, Brahmastra actor Ranbir Kapoor and his wife Alia Bhatt were not allowed to enter the Mahakaleshwar Temple premises in Ujjain and only director Ayan…

    India.com Entertainment Desk September 8, 2022, 10:52 am IST

  • No One Stopped Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt From Entering Mahakaleshwar Temple, Says Madhya Pradesh Home Minister After Bajrang Dal's Protests

    Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt could not enter Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple on Tuesday evening. However now, the Home Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Narottam Mishra, has…

    India.com Entertainment Desk September 7, 2022, 3:30 pm IST

  • Indian Classics: 6 Ancient Cities To Make You Travel Back In Time

    Travel in time and explore the vestiges of past thriving with modern colours in these ancient Indian cities.

    Travel Staff August 22, 2022, 2:37 pm IST

  • 4 School Kids Killed, 11 Injured As Vehicle Collides with Truck in MP's Ujjain

    Four school children were killed after the school van they were travelling in collided with a truck in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain district on Monday morning,…

    India.com News Desk August 22, 2022, 12:08 pm IST

  • PM Narendra Modi Asks 5-year-old Girl 'What Work Do I Do?' Her Reply Will Leave You In Splits

    Today Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a very special guest at the Parliament House; a 5-year-old kid whose innocence has made the occasion go viral…

    Trending Desk July 27, 2022, 9:40 pm IST

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