Morning pick from Indore Railway station / Airport & drive to Ujjain.
Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple - Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, which are supposed to be the sacred abodes of Shiva. It is located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated besides the Rudra Sagar lake. The presiding deity, Shiva in the lingam form is believed to be Swayambhu, deriving currents of power (Shakti) from within itself as against the other images and lingams that are ritually established and invested with mantra-shakti.
Shree Kaal Bhairav Mandir, Ujjain - The Kalbhairava Temple is supposed to be associated with the Tantra cult of Hinduism, which is a secret religious sect who thrived upon black magic. Bhairav is believed to have been a fierce manifestation of Lord Shiva, and KalBhairava is the most sacred among the eight Bhairavas. The temple enshrines a Shivalinga opposite Nandi the Bull, which during Mahashivratri draws thousands of devotees to this religious site. You can also spot many sadhus with ash-smudged bodies and long matted hair around this temple. Legend has it, that the bull was gifted to Shiva and Parvati as a wedding present from King Daksha, the father of Goddess Parvati. The best time to visit Ujjain to complete your sacred journey in this temple is around the festival of Mahashivratri when devotees congregate in great numbers and the temple comes to life.
Chintaman Ganesh Temple - Situated close to the Shipra River on the Fatehabad railway line, Chintaman Ganesh Temple is one of the oldest temples in Ujjain, housing a large idol of one of the most worshipped Gods of India, Lord Ganesh. It is believed that the largest idol here was born of itself; hence it’s of huge religious significance. Devotees throng to this temple because the deity here is commonly known as Chintaharan Ganesh meaning ‘the assurer of freedom from worldly anxieties’.
Ram Ghat - Ram Ghat is located adjacent to the Harsiddhi Temple is amongst the most popular places to see in Ujjain. It is believed that this is the spot where Lord Ram used to take bath when he was here along with his consort Sita and brother Laxman, and as such, this ghat is one of the most frequented religious sites in Ujjain. The ghat is one of the four locations that host the auspicious Kumbh Mela that is held in every 12 years. On a regular day, devotees take a dip in the water here and perform their daily rituals, which is believed to wash away all your sufferings and help attain salvation. Apart from its religious significance, the ghat is also a good place for a leisurely walk especially in the early morning and at dusk.
Ujjain - Omkareshwar
- Breakfast included
- Daily provision of 2 bottles of mineral water per person
- Driver & Guide tips, Entrance Fee, Lunch & Dinner, Telephone calls, Table Drinks, Other Misc.
Ujjain, one of the seven revered cities of Hinduism, is a treasure trove of cultural legacy, primarily in the form of holy shrines. Positioned on the shore of the Shipra River, this city can trace its roots back to 600 BC and served as the home of Ashoka. It also functioned as the central political and commercial center of ancient India, and was the capital of the historic Avanti Kingdom. Ujjain’s spiritual allure is irresistible. The renowned poet, Kalidas, portrayed it as ‘The city descended from Heaven to manifest Heaven on Earth’. The numerous temples allow you to peep into a magnificent past.
Another place of pilgrimage in Central India’s Madhya Pradesh is Omkareshwar. Located 100kms away from Indore, it is situated on the banks of the sacred Narmada river. Omkareshwar derives its name from Lord Shiva, a Hindu deity. Among the notable locations within Omkareshwar, Mamaleshwar temple stands out as the true jyotirlinga shrine.
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