Ujjain the ancient Prime Meridian
Keeper of Time
Discover the ancient city of Ujjain, which used to be the Prime Meridian of India and the central point for the calculation of Indian time. Ujjain was considered due to its central role in astronomical calculations and its cultural significance. n The Surya Siddhanta, an ancient Sanskrit treatise composed between the 4th and 8th centuries CE, identified Ujjain as a reference point for calculating planetary positions and other astronomical phenomena, making it a central hub for Indian astronomy
Mahakaleswar temple
Shri Mahakaleshwar of Ujjayini is known among the twelve celebrated Jyotirlingas in India. The glory of Mahakaleshwar temple has been vividly described in various Purans. Starting with Kalidasa, many sanskrit poets have eulogized this temple in emotive terms. Ujjain used to be the central point for calculation of Indian time and Mahakala was considered as the distinctive presiding deity of Ujjain.The presiding deity of time, Shiva, in all his splendor, reigns eternal in Ujjain.
Sandipani Ashram
Ujjain was a prestigious center of learning at the beginning of the Mahabharata period. Lord Krishna and Sudama received regular education in the ashram of Guru Sandipani.
Jantar Mantar
It is an observatory which was built in the 17th century by Maharaja Jai Singh. A visit to this observatory is sure to give you some important insights into the study of the movement of planets and the sun. The geographical position of India – as it is believed that the Tropic of Cancer passes through Ujjain – makes Jantar Mantar all the more significant here.
Kal Bhairav Temple
It is a Hindu temple located in the Ujjain city of Madhya Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to Kal Bhairav, the guardian deity of the city.
Guided Tour
Ujjain is a guided tour to experience the ancient Prime Meridian of India.
Private Tour
A private tour ensures that we are able to focus all our attention on you and adjust the pace of the Ujjain tour according to your interests. Pick and drop from Indore hotel in an airconditioned vehicle is included.
Strenghening local community
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- Travel by sedan
- Entrance charges
- Vegetarian Indian lunch
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