Ancient monuments in Ujjain

Ujjain is an ancient city of central India, in the Malwa region of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River.

Following is a list of ancient monuments in Ujjain.

The Temples

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva.

Shrimant Ranojirao Shinde the founder of Scindia dynasty in northern India, renovated the Famous jyotirling temple of Shri Mahakaaleshwar, Harsidhdhi Mandir, Sidhdhha Vat ghat, Ram ghat, Mangalnath and many more in the city, which was capital of his Kingdom. Mahadji Shinde constructed Gopal Mandir, which was later on reconstructed by Maharani Bayzabai Raje Shinde. Shrimant Bayzabai also developed the city by developing Daulatganj. Maharajah Shrimant Jayaajirao Saheb Shinde (II) (1843 - 1886 CE) also developed Ujjain by developing Nai Sadak, Sarafa Bazar, Ghasmandi and other areas of the city. The last ruler of Scindia Dynasty Maharaja Jiwajirao Shinde constructed Chhatri Chowk, Madhav College, and Achyutanand Vyayamshala (with Pustake and Dingre). Jiwaji Rao Shinde also reconstructed Maharaj Vada in 1940 CE near Shri Mahakaaleshwar Temple which was originally built by Ranojirao Shinde in 1732 CE and further developments were made by Shreenath Mahadji Shinde from 1764 to 1794 CE.

Bade Ganeshji ka Mandir

Chintaman Ganesh temple

Chintaman means "the assurer of freedom from worldly anxieties". This temple is built across the Shipra(Kshipra) river on the Fatehabad railway line. The Ganesh idol in this temple is supposed to be swayambhu - born of itself. Riddhi and Siddhi, the consorts of Ganesha, are seated on either side of Ganesha. The temple is considered to be of considerable antiquity. The artistically carved pillars in the assembly hall date back to the Paramara period. The temple is about 15 km from the main city. Every Wednesday people come for special darshana.

Harsidhhi Temple

This famous temple is said to have been built by famous King Vikramāditya. Vikramaditya is said to have visited Miyani, then known as Minalpur, a port city ruled by Prabhatsen Chavda of Chawda dynasty. Vikramadiya was blessed by the Devi. He requested Harsidhhi Mata, to come to his kingdom at Ujjain, where he would worship her daily.^[1] She is also known as Vahanvati Mata.

The temple was reconstructed during the Maratha period and has two pillars adorned with lamps, that are special features of Maratha art. There is an ancient well on the premises, and an artistic pillar adorns the top of it.

Kal Bhairava temple

The worship of the eight Bhairavas is a part of Saivite tradition, and the chief among them is Kala Bhairava. The Kal Bhairava temple is believed to have been built by King Bhadrasen, on the banks of the Shipra. Mentioned in the Avanti Khanda of the Skanda Purana. Important for the Tantric Kapalika and Aghora sects, of which Ujjain was a prominent centre. Beautiful paintings in the Malwa style once decorated the temple walls, only traces of which are visible. The village of Bhairogarh, famous for its printing, takes its name from the temple, and is located very near.

Mangalnath temple

Shiva or Mahadeva is the deity which is worshipped in Mangalnath temple.^[2]

Gopal Mandir

Constructed by Bayajibai Shinde, the queen of Maharajah Daulat Rao Shinde, in the 19th century. The door in the inner sanctum is believed to have been carried to Ghazni from the Somnath temple and from thence by Mahmud Shah Abdali to Lahore, from where it was rescued by Mahadji Scindia.

Other temples

Navagraha Mandir (Triveni) - A temple dedicated to the nine planets.
Ram Janardhan Temple.
Harihara Tirtha.
Mallikarjuna Tirtha.

Matsyendranath

This is very attractive spot on the banks of Shipra River, quite close to the Bhartrihari Caves and the Gadkalika temple. The Gadkalika temple is where poet Kalidas is believed to have obtained the grace of Kali.^[3] The shrine is dedicated to a leader of the Natha sect of Shaivism- Matsyendranath. It is also venerated by Muslims. Excavations here have yielded artifacts dating to the 6th and 7th century BC.

Bhartrihari Caves

Bhartrihari, the step brother of Vikramaditya, is believed to have lived and meditated here after renouncing worldly life. His famous works, Shringarshataka, Vairagyashataka, and Nitishataka, were possibly written here

Other places

Vedh Shala - An observatory built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in 1725. It is located at 23°10′16.5″N 75°46′0″E / 23.171250°N 75.76667°E / 23.171250; 75.76667. It is still in use, and is one of the five the built (the others include the Jantar Mantar (Jaipur) and the Jantar Mantar (Delhi).
Ram Ghat.
Ganga Ghat.
Simhasan Battisi Mandir.
Bada Ganpati & Pancha Mukhi Hanuman

References

^ "Dwarka of Lord Krishna".
^ "Home". mangaldoshujjain.info.
^ Karkar, S.C. (2009). The Top Ten Temple Towns of India. Kolkota: Mark Age Publication. p. 125. ISBN 978-81-87952-12-1.

External links

[z-1] "Dwarka of Lord Krishna".

[2] "Home". mangaldoshujjain.info.

[3] Karkar, S.C. (2009). The Top Ten Temple Towns of India. Kolkota: Mark Age Publication. p. 125. ISBN 978-81-87952-12-1.

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v t e City of Ujjain
History	Avantika Avanti kingdom Harsha Empire of Harsha Malava Kingdom Malwa Subah Ardhanagari Malwa Sultanate Ashoka Chandragupta II Maurya Empire Līlāvatī Gupta Empire Yasodharman Kalidasa Aryabhata Scindia Ranoji Scindia Madhya Bharat 1996 Ujjain and Haridwar stampedes Syro-Malabar Catholic Eparchy Ujjain Simhastha
Geography	Malwa Vindhya Range Shipra River Gambhir River Kahn River
Administration	Ujjain Municipal Corporation Ujjain Development Authority Ujjain division Ujjain (Lok Sabha constituency) Ujjain Dakshin Ujjain Uttar Ghatiya
Landmarks	Ancient monuments in Ujjain Chintaman Ganesh Durgadas Ki Chhatri Harsidhhi Temple Jantar Mantar Kal Bhairav Kalidasa Akademi Kaliadeh Palace Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Mangalnath Temple Sandipani Ashram Shri Dattatreya Akhara Siddha Ashram Vikramaditya Statue Vikram Udyog Nagari †
Transport	Ujjain Junction Ujjain Airstrip Vikramnagar Matana Buzurg Pingleshwar Chintaman Ganesh Nana Kheda Bus Stand Dewas Gate Bus Stand Ujjain City Transport Corporation Limited Rajputana–Malwa Railway
Education	Vikram University‎ Maharishi Panini Sanskrit Evam Vedic Vishwavidyalaya Avantika University Government Girls PG College Government Kalidas Girls College Government Law College Institute of Pharmacy Institute of Computer Science Lokmany Tilak Education College Lokmanya Tilak Science And Commerce College Mahakal Institute of Technology Mahraja College Madhav Arts and Commerce College Madhav Science College Mahakal Institute of Technology Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru Institute of Business Management Ruxmaniben Deepchand Gardi Medical College Sandipani Law College Ujjain Engineering College St Paul's Higher Secondary School St. Mary's Convent School Ujjain Public School Carmel Convent School Christ Jyoti Convent School Central School, Nagziri Kalidas Montessori School
Sports	Ujjain Divisional Cricket Association Ujjain Divisional cricket team Pipe Factory Ground Madhav College Ground Mahakal Institute of Technology Ground Dussehra Maidan Mahanada Sports Complex Ujjain Cricket Stadium * Vikram University Ground
Suburbs	Madhav Nagar Freeganj Sanwarkhedi Bhairavgarh Vikram Nagar Triveni Nagziri Nana Kheda Narsing Ghat
* Planned † Under construction