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Ujjain Attractions

Ujjain is an ancient city located on the eastern bank of the Shipra River. Ujjian is also one of the seven sacred cities of the Hindus, and every twelve years the Kumbh Mela religious festival is held here.

As a holy city, the main attraction is the colorful temples where visitors can watch the rituals, lines of pilgrims and spiritual men. The Mahakal Temple is the most famous and venerated Shiva temple.

Ujjain has a long and distinguished history as an ancient trade route and was ruled by the likes of Vikramaditya and Ashoka.

The old section has most of the temples as well as the bazaar. As a whole, the city of Ujjain is a pleasant mix of ancient and modern. Many monuments have survived including Kalideh Palace on the outskirts of the city.
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The main temples of Ujjain are the Mahakaleshwar Temple, Harsiddhi Temple, and the Gopal Temple.
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