Ujjain at a Glance
Ujjain is an ancient city beside the Kshipra River in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. An important Hindu pilgrimage destination, it’s known for the centuries-old Mahakaleshwar Temple, a towering structure with a distinctively ornate roof.
Known as the temple city for its numerous temples from different eras, and the major attraction is Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga. It is one of the 12 jyotirlingas, where Bhasma Aarti is a daily ritual that you must attend. In order to attend the aarti, make sure to follow the dress code if you wish to go inside the sanctum and participate in Abhishek.
Some more temples to visit in Ujjain are Harsiddhi temple, Gopal temple, Chintaman Ganesh temple, Chardham temple, Mangalnath temple, Bada Ganpati temple, Navagraha temple, and Kal Bhairav temple. At Kal Bhairav temple, the devotees offer liquor to the deity as Prashad. The world's largest religious gathering, Simhastha (Kumbh Mela), is held on the banks of the Shipra river once every 12 years which is the maximum visited place in Ujjain.
Adding to Ujjain's tourist places is The Shri Ram Ghat, also known as Ram ghat, the most ancient bathing ghat. Also, Sandipani Ashram is a must-visit place in Ujjain. Legend has it that Lord Krishna did his schooling from this place.
October to March. The best time to visit Ujjain is between the months of October to March, when the weather is pleasant. ...
November to February. Ujjain experiences a pleasant temperature conditions during the months of winter. ...
June to September. The city experiences rainfall during these months.