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'''Ujjain''' is an [[ancient]] [[city]] of central [[India]], in the [[Malwa]] region of the Indian [[States and territories of India|state]] of [[Madhya Pradesh]], on the eastern bank of the [[Kshipra River]].

Following is a list of ancient monuments in [[Ujjain]].

==The Temples==
[[File:Mahakal Temple Ujjain.JPG|thumb|upright|Mahakal Temple Ujjain]]
[[File:Kalabhairava Temple Ujjain.JPG|thumb|Kalabhairava Temple Ujjain]]

===Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple ===
{{main|Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga}}
'''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 A.D.) 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 A.D. near Shri Mahakaaleshwar Temple which was originally built by Ranojirao Shinde in 1732 A.D. and further developments were made by Shreenath Mahadji Shinde from 1764 to 1794 A.D.
[[File:Bade Ganeshji.JPG|alt=Bade Ganeshji|thumb|Bade Ganeshji]]

===Bade Ganeshji ka Mandir ===
===Chintaman Ganesh temple ===
[[File:chintaman.jpg|thumb|right|Chintaman Ganesh Ujjain.]]

{{main|Chintaman Ganesh temple, Ujjain}}

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 ===
[[File:Harsiddhi Temple, Ujjain 02.jpg|thumb|Harsiddhi 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.<ref name=z>[http://www.jamnagar.org/dwarka.htm]</ref> 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 ===
[[File:Kal Bhairav Ujjain - entrance.jpg|thumb|right|[[Kal Bhairav temple, Ujjain|Kal Bhairav Mandir]] entrance]]
{{main|Kal Bhairav temple, Ujjain}}
The worship of the eight [[Bhairava]]s is a part of [[Saivite]] tradition, and the chief among them is [[Kal Bhairav|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 [[Tantra|Tantric]] [[Kapalika]] and [[Aghori|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.<ref>http://www.mangaldoshujjain.info/</ref>
Mangalnath Temple is the most famous for The [https://mangleshastrology.com/mangal-dosh-puja-in-ujjain/ Mangal Dosh Puja],Beacause Mangalnath Temple is Located in Ujjain and Ujjain is the City of Lord Mahadev Lord mahadev present in Ujjain as Mahakal if you perform [https://mangaldoshpujaujjain.in/ Mangal Dosh Puja in Ujjain] you will get 100% Result.

===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'''.
*'''[[Shiva|Mallikarjuna]] Tirtha'''.

== Pir Matsyendranath ==
This is very attractive spot on the banks of [[Shipra River]], quite close to the [[Bhartrihari]] Caves and the Gadkalika temple. 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 ==
[[File:Sun Dial Ved Shala Ujjain.jpg|thumb|right|Sun Dial at the Ved Shala]]
[[File:Ram Ghat, Ujjain 01.jpg|thumb|The Ram Ghat]]
* '''[[Vedh Shala]]''' - An [[observatory]] built by Maharaja [[Jai Singh II]] in 1725. It is located at {{coord|23|10|16.5|N|75|46|0|E|}}. 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==
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==External links==
*http://ujjain.nic.in/
*http://www.myujjain.com/
*http://ujjainkumbhmela.com
*https://web.archive.org/web/20160701100404/http://www.madhya-pradesh-tourism.com/tourist-attractions/ujjain-tourism.html
*https://web.archive.org/web/20170205051830/http://www.simhasthujjain.in/
*http://www.ujjaindarshan.com
* [https://www.ujjaintourism.in/nearest-places-to-visit/ Tourist Places in Ujjain]
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