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What to see in Madhya Pradesh
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How to reach:
Ujjain is on the Bhopal - Nagda sector of Western railway. The nearest airport is Indore (55 kms) connected by regular flights from Delhi, Mumbai, Gwalior and Bhopal. By Road Ujjain is connected with Indore, Bhopal (188 kms), Ratlam (105 kms), Gwalior (455 kms), Mandu (154 kms), Dhar (106 kms), Kota (260 kms) and Omkareshwar (133 kms)
Places to see
- Mahakal Temple - One of the 12 Jyotirlingas in India is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The Jyotirling here faces the south (the only one to face this direction) hence it is known as Dakshinamukhi (south facing.)
- The ISKON temple is worth a visit
- The Jain temples here are Tapobhoomi, Hanumant baag, Avanti Parshwanath, Jai Singh Pura Atishay Kshetra
- The throne of Maharaja Vikramaditya, known as the "seat of judgment" (salabanjika throne) is located in the Rudra Sagar lake. There is a long story from the Puranas associated with the throne.
- The Bhrathari caves is an ancient cave which has some interesting legends associated with it.
- The Sandipani Ashram is where Shri Krishna was educated with Balarama and Sudama from Maharshi Sandipani
- The temple of Maa Wagheshvari is known for its tallest idol of a goddess Wagheshwari and "Sinh (lion) - Dwar (gate)".
- The temple of Chintaman Ganesh is the biggest ancient temple of Lord Ganesha in Ujjain.
- There are numerous other temples also here.
Ujjain one of the holiest pilgrimage centres in India is 60 kms from Indore. There are frequent bus services plying from Indore to ujjain but not convenient for inter city sightseeing. Once a tourist reaches Ujjain it is best to hire a autorikshaw to have a tour of the temples. Ujjain is one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus, and the Kumbh Mela religious festival is held there every 12 years. It is also home to Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines to the god Shiva and is also the place where Lord Krishna got education with Balarama and Sudama from Maharshi Sandipani.
Madhya Pradesh is not called the heart of India only because of its location in the centre of the country. It has been home to the cultural heritage of Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainisim and Islam. Innumerable monuments exquisitely carved temples, stupas, forts and palaces are dotted all over the state. The National Parks of Kanha, Bandhavgarh and many others you can spot the tiger, the bison and a wide variety of deers and antelopes.
