The city is situated on the banks of the river Shipra . Uzzyni was known by the name of Mahabharata period and was the capital of Avanti . According to Hindu scriptures cities Sptpuri one who gives salvation to finish the cycle of life and death . Ujjain in four cities of the country where the Kumbh Mela every 12 years . Next Kumbh Mela will be here in 2016 .
Ujjain is famous for its temples , especially for mahakaleshwar temple . It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga . The country 's Solstice alone is Jyothirlingams . Here devotees every morning to be between four to six hours consumed are congregated in large numbers for the ritual .
Hrsiddhi The temple is one of 64 Shaktipeeths , where an elbow of Sati fell . Ujjain is also proud to be the Sndipani Ashram , who was master of Lord Krishna and Balarama , where both had studied visiting the Ashram .
The observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh, the Maharaja of Jaipur is also the center of attraction . It was built between 1725 and 1730 to study the planets and constellations . Mahakala temple is situated two kilometers from the southwest .
Ujjain is famous for its temples , especially for mahakaleshwar temple . It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga . The country 's Solstice alone is Jyothirlingams . Here devotees every morning to be between four to six hours consumed are congregated in large numbers for the ritual .
Hrsiddhi The temple is one of 64 Shaktipeeths , where an elbow of Sati fell . Ujjain is also proud to be the Sndipani Ashram , who was master of Lord Krishna and Balarama , where both had studied visiting the Ashram .
The observatory built by Sawai Jai Singh, the Maharaja of Jaipur is also the center of attraction . It was built between 1725 and 1730 to study the planets and constellations . Mahakala temple is situated two kilometers from the southwest .