History
Historical places in Ujjain
Ujjain kept the clock of the subcontinent. The first meridian of Indian astronomy ran through it, a king renounced his throne in a cave on the Shipra, and a poet was given his words by a goddess here.
5 places · 36 photos
Shaktipith
Gadkalika Temple
40 min · Near Bhartrihari caves
The goddess who, by legend, gave Kalidasa his words.
- SignificanceShaktipith — Garh Kalika
- Associated withThe poet Kalidasa
Ashram
Sandipani Ashram
45 min · 5 km
The school where Krishna, Balarama and Sudama were students.
- Open6:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- LocationNear Mangalnath, ~5 km
Caves
Bhartrihari Caves
40 min · Near Gadkalika
Where a king walked away from his throne — rock-cut meditation caves above the Shipra.
- Cave No. 150 visitors at a time
- LocationOn the Shipra, near Gadkalika
Temple
Mangalnath Temple
40 min · Near Sandipani
Held to be the birthplace of Mars — and a fixed point in ancient Indian astronomy.
- SignificanceBirthplace of Mangal (Mars)
- Known forBhaat puja for Mangal dosha
Science
Vedh Shala Observatory
40 min · Jaisinghpura
Ujjain was the prime meridian of ancient India — this is where it was measured.
- OpenSunrise – sunset
- EntryNominal ticket
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