Places to See in Ujjain

When in Ujjain, Do not Miss!
The Mahakal Temple, the illustrious acclaimed Shiva
temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas.
The Harsidhhi temple is one of the Shaktipeeths which
are situated at 52 places in India.
Mahakaleshwar
Mahakaleshwar or the Mahakal shrine is one of the 12
Jyotirlingas. The shrine is a famed and respected
temple which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The shrine
houses a Shivling which is believed to be the sole
Jyotirling which looks towards the south. Therefore, it
is also called in the name Dakshinmukhi or the south
looking ling. The Mahakaleswhar temple is the most
famous and significant shrine of the city and a must
see place when you travel to Ujjain.
Radha Madan Mohan Temple
Sri Sri Radha Madan Mohan Temple has been
established by the ISKCON (International Society for
Krishna Consciousness). The shrine is regarded as a
milestone of the Hare Krishna Campaign. The mandir
is home to a guesthouse and eating place, and is a
top draw for travelers.
Kal Bhairava
According to the Saivite culture, the veneration of the
eight Bhairavas is an integral feature of the Hindu
customs. The main among these Bhairavas is the Kal
Bhairava, assumed to be constructed by the monarch
Bhadresen, near the riverbanks of Shipra. This shrine
has been cited in the Avanti Khanda of Skanda
Purana.
Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir
Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir is located over the reservoir
close to the Mahakaleshwar Mandir. The place of
worship houses an enormous and aesthetic statue of
Lord Ganesha, who is Lord Shiva's son. A statue of
this dimension and exquisiteness is scarce to be seen.
Pir Matsyendranath (must see)
This place is a top tourist draw in Ujjain. Lying on the
riverbanks of Shipra, the place is devoted to
commemorate one of the saints of the Natha faction
of the Saivites - Matsyendranath. The Gadkalika
mandir and the Bhartrihari caves are just close by.
Bhartrihari Caves
The Bhartrihari caves lie over the riverbanks of Shipra
near the Gadkalika mandir. As cited in mythology, this
is the area where Bhartrihari, assumed as the half-
brother of Vikramaditya, stayed and engaged in
spiritual contemplation once he gave up his material
life.
Bhartrihari is regarded as an eminent intellectual and
bard. The well-known literary creations include
Vairagyashatak, Shringarshatak, and Nitishatak. All of
them had the superb usage of the Sanskrit language.
Chintaman Ganesh
The Chintaman Ganesh shrine is the largest historic
place of worship dedicated to Lord Ganesha and is
among popular tourist places in Ujjain.
Maa Wagheshvari
The temple is famous for its magniloquent statue of
the deity Wagheshwari and 'Sinh (lion) - Dwar (gate)'.
Durgadas Ki Chhatri
This memorial is dedicated to Vir Durgadas who
played a key role in making the city of Jodhpur free.
The entire monument has been built in Rajput pattern
architecture.
Kaliadeh Palace
This historic mansion is situated in the northern part
of the city of Ujjain. The regal Scindia clan of Madhya
Pradesh ruled from the Kaliyadeh Palace and they
were the owners of this mansion.
Vedha Shala
Vedha Shala, also known as the Observatory, was a
landmark construction by Raja Jai Singh the second, a
monarch of the Rajput clan in the 18th century. It
ranks among five such observation towers in the
country and contains very old astronomical tools.
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan Museum
The famous museum is situated close to Chamunda
tower, and houses a number of historic articles and
mementos. As laid down by Hindu mythologies, it is
also the area where Lord Krishna was taught with
Sudama and Balarama under the guidance of
Maharshi Sandipani. The Sandipani Ashram is a
testament to this legend.
Vikram University
Vikram University, the second oldest university in
Madhya Pradesh, was founded in 1957.