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Ujjain, Ram Ghat Ujjain, also known as Ujain, Ujjayini, Avanti, Avantika, Avantikapuri, is an ancient city situated on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River in the Malwa region of central India, in the state of Madhya Pradesh. It is also known as the city of Temples. In ancient times, the city was called Ujjayini. As mentioned in the Mahabharata epic and Buddhist literature, Ujjayini was the capital of the Avanti Kingdom. Traditionally exalted as one of the seven sacred cities (Sapta Puri) of the Hindus, Ujjain is one of the four sites that host the Kumbh Mela, a quadrennial mass pilgrimage that attracts millions of Hindu pilgrims from around the country. It is also home to the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga, one of the twelve Jyotirlinga shrines to the god Shiva. An ancient seat of learning, Ujjain is the place where Lord Krishna, along with Balarama and Sudama, received his education from Maharshi Sandipani. Apart from the rich tapestry of myths and legends surrounding the city, Ujjain has stood witness to a long and distinguished history: it was home to legendary rulers including the renowned king Chandragupta II, great scholars such as Brahmagupta and Bhaskaracharya, and literary gems like Kalidasa. Since the 4th century BC, the city was considered the prime meridian by Hindu astrologers, and it was placed as the centre of the world in numerous ancient world maps. Ujjain was the capital of king Vikramaditya (102 BC - 15 AD) empire and he ruled Ujjain for 100 years. (source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ujjain) |
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