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General Information about UJJAIN |
Ujjain :
Area : 6091 sq kms.
Languages : Hindi and English.
Best Time to Visit : October to February.
State : Madhya Pradesh.
STD Code : 0734. |
About Ujjain
Only 80 km from Indore, on the right bank of the River Sipra, Ujjain is a very holy city for Hindus. It is also the site for the triennial Kumbh Mela, which comes to Ujjain every 12 years - next time in 1992.
The city has a long and distinguished history. It was an important city in the kingdom ruled by Ashoka's father, when it was known as Avanti. Later it was so attractive to Chandragupta II (380414 AD), one of the Gupta kings, that for long periods he ruled from here rather than his actual capital, Pataliputra. His court supported the 'nine gems' of Hindu literature including the important poet Kalidasa.
HOW TO REACH
By Air : Nearest airport situated at Indore are about 40 Km away from Dewas. Indian airlines and private airlines like Sahara, Jet airways connect Indore to Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and all major cities.
By Rail : Dewas is well connected by good train services to Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Madras, Jaipur and all major cites.
By Road : Dewas is situated on National Highway No. 3 ( AGRA-BOMBAY Road). The town of Dewas is centrally located having links to adjoining districts viz. Ujjain (The relegious city of Mahakal), Sehore, Bhopal (M.P.State Capital) and Indore. The city is well connected by road.
PLACES TO VISIT IN UJJAIN
• Chintaman Ganesh : The temple is built across the Shipra on the Fatehabad railway line. The Ganesh idol enshrined here is supposed to be swayambhu - born of itself. The temple itself is believed to be of considerable antiquity. Riddhi and Siddhi, the consorts of Ganesha, are seated on either side of Ganesha. The artistically carved pillars in the assembly hall date back to the Paramara period. Worshippers throng to this temple because the deity here is traditionally known as Chintaharan Ganesh meaning "the assurer of freedom from worldly anxieties".
• Pir Matsyendranath : This is an extremely attractive spot on the banks of the Shipra quite close to the Bhartihari Caves and the Gadkalika Temple. It is dedicated to the memory of one of the great leaders of the Natha sect of Saivism-Matsyendranath. Since muslims as well as the followers of the Natha sect call their saints 'pir', the ancient site of Pir Matsyendranath is venerated by both. Excavations at this site have yielded some antiquities which date back to the 6th and 7th century BC.
• Bhartrihari Caves : These caves are situated just above the bank of the Shipra near the temple of Gadkalika. According to popular tradition, this is the spot where Bhartrihari, who is said to have been the step brother of Vikramaditya, lived and meditated after renouncing worldly life. He is believed to have been a great scholar and poet. His famous works, Shringarshatak, Vairagyashatak, and Nitishatak, are known for the exquisite use of the Sanskrit meter.
• Kaliadeh Palace : Situated on the banks of the Shipra, the island-like site immediately conjures up the natural beauty of ancient Ujjain which poets down the ages have waxed lyrical. The glorious landscape of the flowing river on both sides of the palace and the man-made tanks and channels, with water gurgling through them, provide a spectacular backdrop to the imposing building.
• Durgadas Ki Chhatri : This distinctive monument glows like a small jewel in the surrounding lush landscape. Vir Durgadas earned a secure niche for himself in the history of Marwad by his undaunting, selfless service to the State. He fought for the independence of Jodhpur after the death of Maharaj Jaswant Singh and helped Ajit Singh to ascend the throne against the wishes of Aurangzeb.
• Harsiddhi Temple : This temple occupies a special place in the galaxy of ancient sacred spots of Ujjain. Seated between the idols of Mahalaxmi and Mahasaraswati, the idol of Annapurna is painted in dark vermilion colour. The Sri Yantra, the symbol of power or shakti, is also enshrined in the temple.
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