Temples in Ujjain

The Mangalnath Temple is a Hindu temple at Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh, It is a special place of worship dedicated to Mahadeva. The temple is situated on the banks of the Shipra River. It is the Birth Place of Mars(mangala). In ancient times, it was quite popular for a clear view of the planet Mars and hence suitable for astronomical studies. Lord Mahadev or Shiva is the deity worshipped in the temple of Mangalnath. The temple on Tuesdays, which is considered to be the day of Lord Mangal, also celebrates the festivals Navratri and Shivratri.

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, is one of the twelve important temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Situated on the banks of the holy river Shipra, the temple displays Maratha-style architecture with a crafted shikhara. Daily rituals like Bhasma Aarti, Panchamrit Abhishek and Rudrabhishek are performed here. The important festivals of this temple are Mahashivaratri and Kartik Purnima. The temple is easily accessible by road, rail and air through the Indore airport. The best time to visit Mahakaleshwar Temple is from October to March.

The Kaal Bhairav Temple is famous in Ujjain city near the bank of river Shipra in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, considered a spiritual religious form of Lord Shiva. Lord Kaal Bhairav is like the special protector or guardian of Ujjain. It is said as by worshipping. He holds a long weapon called a trident in one of his hands. Kaal Bhairav can make free from bad karma and negative energy. Alcohol is offered to Kaal Bhairav in the form of Bhog or Prasad. Kaal Bhairav also drinks the wine when it is served to them by pandit.

Harsiddhi Mata Temple is a famous Goddess temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh near Rudra Sagar Lake. It is one of the 51 important temples dedicated to the Goddess. Ujjain is also known for the famous Mahakaleshwar Temple, which is well-known around the world. Maa Harsiddhi Devi, also known as 'Mangal Chandika' in ancient times, was the supreme deity for Samrat Vikramaditya. During the festival of Navratri people celebrate with great enthusiasm and strong belief at this temple. The lighting of numerous lamps and candles creates a magnificent and divine atmosphere.

The Gadkalika Temple is located in the city of Ujjain in Madhya Pradesh. It is believed to have been established during the Mahabharata. But the idol belongs to the Satyug Period. In the past, there was talk about an old temple being repaired by Emperor Harshvardhan. Later on, it was reconstructed by the Maharaja of Gwalior during a specific period. Festivals like Navratri are celebrated every year at this Temple.

The Shri Shri Radha Madan Mohan Mandir is a magnificent marble temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. This temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna and Goddess Radha. It was built by Bhakti Charu Swami. He transformed the rough rocky ground into a beautiful structure. It took 10 months and 20 days to build this historic temple. The temple is a symbol of devotion and admiring honour towards lord Krishna and Goddess Radha.

Chintaman Ganesh is the largest temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India. It is situated on the Fatehabad railway line, across the Kshipra River, about 7 km southwest of the main Ujjain town. The temple was built during the 11th and 12th centuries when the Paramaras were in power in the Malwa region. People also believe that the temple's origins can be traced back to the time of the Ramayana, and it is said to have been established by Sita, the wife of Lord Rama. Festivals also celebrated at this Temple are Ganesh Chaturthi, Diwali, Holi and Navratri.

The Gopal Mandir also known as the Dwarkadhish Temple is a big Temple in Ujjain City, Madhya Pradesh, India. The second largest temple in Ujjain after the Mahakaleshwar Temple. The temple is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It was built in the 19th century by Bayaji Bai Shinde, who was the wife of Maratha King Daulatrao Scindia. The temple has a beautiful Maratha architectural style.

Chaubis Khamba Temple located in Ujjain is one of the popular temples with 24 pillars and is dedicated to Lord Shiva. During the 9th and 10th centuries, the temple was dedicated to Chhoti Mata and Badi Mata and is praised as a holy site among the followers of the Hindu religion. During the time of King Vikramaditya, the temple got its name from the 24 pillars that grace the structure of this temple. The entrance exposes the images of the defender goddesses of the temple, Mahalaya and Mahamaya sculpted on the footsteps of the temple. According to ancient tradition, it was the grand entrance gate of the majestic Mahakala-Vana. The festivals like Shukla Paksha Ashtami and Navratri are celebrated with great enthusiasm.