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Ujjain
(also known Ujjayini, Avantika), is an ancient city of Malwa region in central
India, on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River. Ujjain means city on
ascendance with conquest scream. Ujjain comes from Ujjainee in ancient times,
it is also called the gleaming area of the paradise and the holy city of
temples for the Hindus. According to
Hindu scriptures it was initially called Avantika.
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, which are supposed to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva. It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the side of the Rudra Sagar lake. The presiding deity, Shiva in the lingam form is believed to be Swayambhu, deriving currents of power (Shakti) from within itself as against the other images and lingams that are ritually established and invested with mantra-shakti.
History of Ujjain:-
The early history of Ujjain is lost in the midst of hoary antiquity. By the 6th century B.C. Avanti with its capital at Ujjaini, is mentioned in Buddhist literature as one of the four great powers along with Vatsa, Kosala and Magadha. Read more...
Weather of Ujjain:-
Ujjain experiences extreme climatic conditions of very hot summers and chilly cold winters. The summer months (March - June) are ruthless with temperatures soar up to a maximum level of 45°C, associated with hot winds, known as loo, in the afternoon. Read more...
Temples:-
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is one of the most famous Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Shiva and is one of the twelve Jyotirlingams, which are supposed to be the most sacred abodes of Shiva. It is located in the ancient city of Ujjain in the state of Madhya Pradesh, India. The temple is situated on the side of the Rudra Sagar lake. The presiding deity, Shiva in the lingam form is believed to be Swayambhu, deriving currents of power (Shakti) from within itself as against the other images and lingams that are ritually established and invested with mantra-shakti.
History of Ujjain:-
The early history of Ujjain is lost in the midst of hoary antiquity. By the 6th century B.C. Avanti with its capital at Ujjaini, is mentioned in Buddhist literature as one of the four great powers along with Vatsa, Kosala and Magadha. Read more...
Weather of Ujjain:-
Ujjain experiences extreme climatic conditions of very hot summers and chilly cold winters. The summer months (March - June) are ruthless with temperatures soar up to a maximum level of 45°C, associated with hot winds, known as loo, in the afternoon. Read more...
Temples:-
- Mahakaleshwar Temple
- Garh Kalika
- Siddhavat Temple
- Gopal Temple
- Kaal Bhairav Temple
- Char Dham Temple
- Mangal Nath Temple
- Harsiddhi Temple
- Bada Ganpati Temple
- Chintaman Ganesh Temple
- Iscon Temple
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