Amusment places Ujjain

Amusement places Ujjain

1.Navagraha Mandir

• It is dedicated to the nine planets, attracts large crowds on new moon days falling on Saturdays.
• Situated on the banks Triveni Ghat of the popular Shipra river.
• The temple is located away from the old site of Ujjaini town.

Address: Gali No.2, Sarvahara Nagar Main Road, Teen Piliya Chauraha, , Opposite Police Chowki, Sarvahara Nagar, Pardesipura, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452011

Phone: 096648 89353

2.Bhartrihari Caves

• Century old Caves
• These caves as estimated to be 2500 years old and is dedicated to Raja Bhartrihari who was the elder brother of King Vikramaditya.
•  He was spiritually motivated and left the kingdom behind for his brother Vikramaditya and joined the Nath Sect. 
• He did his Tapasya in this very cave and it is believed that it consists a secret path that opens to char dham.
• This place is amazing there is two caves where bhartrihari maharaj pray several years.

3.Siddhavat 

• The holy place for hindu pilgrim is Siddhavat of Ujjain, it is located near river Shipra. 
• This place is also famous for absolution of kalsarpyog as a belief by local people of ujjain.
• Siddhavat, banyan tree on banks of river Shipra is worshipped in form of temple.
•  It has the same religious sanctity as Akshayavat in Prayag and Gaya, Vanshivat of Vrindavan and Panchavata of Nasik. 
• According to Skanda Purana Paravati performed penance and planted this tree. Shiv and Parvati’s son Kartikeya is believed to have killed demon Tarakasur under this tree.
• This story finds place in Kalidas’s celebrated work Kumarasambhava. King Vikramaditya is supposed to have meditated here for magical powers to control the ghost (Betaal).
• King Ashoka’s son Mahendra and daughter Sanghamitra embarked on journey to spread Buddhism after offering their prayers here. 
• Other than the temple at Nasik, this is the only temple in the country where special puja is done for those who have Kal sarp dosh
  
  

4.Char Dham Mandir

• In this temple ldlos were installed in the presence of Swami Parmanandji Maharaj and Swami Shanti Swaroopannandji Maharaj on 14th February, 1967 
• Char Dham temple is situated at a slight distance towards South side of Shri Harsiddhi Mata temple.
• Too much attractive statues are instelled inside this temple. Dhams at one place. Here Swamijis residence and devotion room is also situated.

• Char Dham Mandir AARTI
  Aarti begins at 7-8a.m.and 6-7 p.m.if we were to offer our own puja (prayer) separately, we’d have to do it after the aarti and we might spend a couple of hours waiting.

Address: Near Harsiddhi Mandir, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh

Phone: 0734 258 5124

5.Kalidasa academy

• The Kalidasa Academy was established in Ujjain by the Government of Madhya Pradesh in memory of the renowned poet and dramatist, Kalidasa. 
• This academy emphasises the study and research of Sanskrit. 
• The premises of the academy consist of a museum, theatre, library, seminar and lecture halls, research facilities for scholars and a large open-air theater.

6.Patal Bhairav Temple

• Devoted to the Goddess of power Patal Bhairav, this astonishing temple has a legendary story behind it. 
• As per the Hindu Mythology, a selfish demon, Bhairav Nath chased a young girl Vaishno Devi, who was the embodiment of Mother Goddess.
• On being discovered by Bhairav, Devi took the form of Mahakal, and killed the demon. During his last breath Bhairav pleaded for forgiveness. 
• Devi granted him Moksha, and also gave the boon that every devotee has to visit the temple of Bhairav Nath near the holy cave, after the Darshan of the goddess, in order to complete their pilgrimage.

7.Triveni Ghat Sri Saneeshwara Navagraha Temple

• It is located close to the Shani Navgraha temple. It is the confluence of three rivers- Shipra, Gandaki and Saraswati. 
• The ghats here are not so well maintained and the sangam is usually dirty. 
• But it is a nice serene spot with old banyan trees.
•  It is peaceful to sit under these old trees and enjoy the cool breeze here.
• this navgrah temple is based on triveni ghat and just 6 km from ujjain.it is famous for all nine grah god whch idol has been established here

8.Ankapata

•  After Krishna killed his evil uncle Kasna, his parents Vasudev and Devaki sent him and his brother Balram to Guru Sandipani for their studies.
• According to Bhagwat Purana Krishna, Balram and Sudama were taught by Kalaguru Sandipani at his ashram here.
•  Even today parents do patti puja here in which the writing tablet is worshipped before child starts going to school. 
  
  The Kundeshwar Mahadev temple nearby is the only temple in India to have standing bull Nandi. The Nandi dates back to the Sunga period. Guru Sandipani is believed to have meditated at the Sarweshwar Mahadev temple nearby.

9.Vikram Kirti Mandir Museum

• The archaeological museum here exhibits a variety of pottery, copper utensils and fossils that have been discovered from Narmada valley.
• It was established in 1965 on the occasion of the second millennium of the Vikram era 
• The Vishnu gallery has the finest collection of Vishnu sculptures in the country. The museum also has an impressive collection of sculptures from the Parmar and Partihar period.

10.Ranmukteshwar Temple

• Situated on the banks of Shipra, the temple is built under a banyan tree, more than hundred years old.
• The garbha griha enshrines Shiv ling within the trunk of the tree. Outside the temple is the idol of Virbhadra.
• It is said that King Harsihchandra was freed from his debt to Rishi Vishwamitra after he prayed to Shiv under this tree.

11.Vikrant Bhairav Shrine

• Located near the Harsiddhi Mata temple.
•  it is a relatively new temple dedicated to king Vikramaditya and the nine gems of his court- Kalidas, Amaranth, Shapanak, Dhanvantri, Varruchi, Varahmihir, Ghatakpar, Shanku and Vetalbhadra.

12. Pir Matsyendranath

• Matsyendranath, the founder of Nath cult and Guru of Gorakshnath took samadhi at this place on the outskirts of Ujjain.
• The samadhi is decorated with flowers.
• A must visit for mythology, legends lovers and also who believe in beliefs / faith and look forward to positives, life has to offer.
• Its believed that he mastered 84 mahasiddhis (supernatural powers).
  
  Very serene and calm place, hardly a visitor except a couple of Nath yogis who stay nearby.
• Muslims also revere the saint and hence also known as Pir Matsyendranath. 
• It's on the same tour circuit as Bhatrihari caves and Garhkalika mandir.

13. Kalideh Palace

• This is one of the famous attraction for tourists coming to Ujjain. 
• This is located right on the bank of Shipra River and has good photography spots.
•  Though this is a ruined palace it is sparkling and attractive.
• It is an old palace, may be more than 500 years old of Muslim era, was also renovated by Scindias.
•  It is away form the main city of Ujjain, located in a serene place. 
• It has a main structure with beautiful carvings, domes and gates, a nice architectural marvel.
• There is a pond surrounded by small structures with domes and gates. 
• It has an ancient Sun Temple within.

14. Nagarkot Ki Rani Temple

• Nagarkot ki Rani Temple is another landmark temple and ponds around, special lighting in navratri festival
• Nagarkot Ki Rani is the guardian deity of the south-west corner of the city.
• The temple is believed to have been established by Vikramaditya.
• Behind the temple is Govardhan sagar, one of the seven sacred lakes of Ujjain.

15.Bhukhi Mata Temple

इस मंदिर से राजा विक्रमादित्य के राजा बनने की किंवदंती जुड़ी हुई है। मान्यता है कि भूखी माता को प्रतिदिन एक युवक की बलि दी जाती थी। तब जवान लड़के को उज्जैन का राजा घोषित किया जाता था, उसके बाद भूखी माता उसे खा जाती थी। एक दुखी मां का विलाप देख नौजवान विक्रमादित्य ने उसे वचन दिया कि उसके बेटे की जगह वह नगर का राजा और भूखी माता का भोग बनेगा।

• राजा बनते ही विक्रमादित्य ने पूरे शहर को सुगंधित भोजन से सजाने का आदेश दिया। जगह-जगह छप्पन भोज सजा दिए गए। भूखी माता की भूख विक्रमादित्य को अपना आहार बनाने से पहले ही खत्म हो गई और उन्होंने विक्रमादित्य को प्रजापालक चक्रवर्ती सम्राट होने का आशीर्वाद दिया। तब विक्रमादित्य ने उनके सम्मान में इस मंदिर का निर्माण करवाया।
  
  यहां के पुजारी अमरसिंह पिता बंसीलाल मालवीय ने कहा कि कई माताओं में से एक नरबलि की शौकिन थी। राजा विक्रमादित्य ने इस समस्या के निदान के लिए देवी को वचन में लेकर नदी पार उनके मंदिर की स्थापना की। वचन में उन्होंने सभी देवी शक्तियों को भोजन के लिए आमंत्रित किया। कई तरह के पकवान और मिष्ठान बनाकर विक्रमादित्य ने एक भोजशाला में सजाकर रखवा दिए। तब एक तखत पर एक मेवा-मिष्ठान्न का मानव पुतला बनाकर लेटा दिया और खुद तखत के ‍नीचे छिप गए। 
  
  रात्रि में सभी देवियां उनके उस भोजन से खुश और तृप्त हो गईं। देवियां आपस में बातें करने लगीं कि यह राजा ऐसे ही हमें आमंत्रित करता रहा तो अच्छा रहेगा। जब सभी जाने लगीं तब एक देवी को जिज्ञासा हुई कि तखत पर कौन-सी चीज है जिसे छिपाकर रखा गया है। 

अन्य देवियों ने कहा कि जाने दो, कुछ भी हो हमें क्या, हम तो तृप्त हो गए हैं चलते हैं, लेकिन वह देवी नहीं मानी और तखत पर रखे उस पुतले को तोड़कर खा लिया। खुश होकर देवी ने कहा- किसने रखा यह इतना स्वादिष्ट भोजन। तब विक्रमादित्य तखत के नीचे से निकलकर सामने आ गए और उन्होंने कहा कि मैंने रखा है। 

देवी ने कहा कि- मांग लो वचन, क्या मांगना है। विक्रमादित्य ने कहा कि- माता से मैं यह वचन मांगता हूं कि कृपा करके आप नदी के उस पार ही विराजमान रहें, कभी नगर में न आएं। देवी ने राजा की चतुराई पर अचरज जाहिर किया और कहा कि ठीक है, तुम्हारे वचन का पालन होगा। सभी अन्य देवियों ने इस घटना पर उक्त देवी का नाम भूखी माता रख दिया।

चौबीस खंभा देवी : 
यह है उज्जैन नगर में प्रवेश करने का प्राचीन द्वार। पहले इसके आसपास परकोटा या नगर दीवाल हुआ करती थी। अब वे सभी लुप्त हो गई हैं, सिर्फ प्रवेश द्वार और उसका मंदिर ही बचा है।

अमृतलाल पुजारी ने कहा कि यहां पर दो देवियां विराजमान हैं- एक महामाया और महानाया। इसके अलावा विराजमान हैं बत्तीस पु‍तलियां। यहां पर रोज एक राजा बनता था और उससे ये प्रश्न पूछती थीं। राजा इतना घबरा जाता था कि डर के मारे मर जाता था। 

जब राजा विक्रमादित्य का नंबर आया तो उन्होंने अष्टमी के दिन नगर पूजा चढ़ाई। नगर पूजा में राजा को वरदान मिला था कि बत्तीस पुतली जब तुमसे जवाब मांगेंगी तो तुम उन्हें जवाब दे पाओगे। जब राजा ने सभी पुतलियों को जवाब दे दिया तो पुतलियों ने भी वरदान दिया कि राजा जब भी तू न्याय करेगा तब तेरा न्याय डिगने नहीं दिया जाएगा।