Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple – One of the most famous temples in the world dedicated to Lord Shiva. For the next morning, you can pre-book for Bhasma Aarti that takes place at 4 am daily.
Online booking for the same is available here.

Bholaguru & Son’s – It is an old eatery, famous for its Poori-Bhaji meal and sweets. Food is prepared in Desi Ghee, with no onion/garlic used.

Go for a boat ride in the evening, to experience the ambiance of the Evening Aarti at  Shri Ram Ghats by the ancient Shipra River.

• You can spend the rest of the evening roaming around in the bustling market around the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple.

Overnight stay at Ujjain. One can stay at Hotel Kalpana Palace, which is around 1 km from Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple. We paid Rs. 2000 per night.

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Start your day at an auspicious note with the Bhasma Aarti, early in the morning, for which you will need to reach the temple at 3.30 am. After the temple visit, go for ‘Poha-Jalebi’ breakfast at Apna Sweets Ujjain, just 200 meters away from the Mahakaleshwar Temple.

• Mangalnath Temple – Devotees who believe in astrology visit here to seek blessings of the Mangal Graha (Mars Planet) to seek redressal of their problems in life.
• Shri Kaal Bhairav Temple – Another ancient temple, this one is dedicated to Lord Kaal Bhairav, the commander of Lord Shiva’s Army.

• Maharishi Sandipani Ashram – An interesting visit awaits you to this historic location, where, Lord Krishna and his brother, Balaram, received education from the legendary Sage Sandipani.
• Shri Harsiddhi Mata Temple – This Temple is devoted to deity Harsiddhi, believed to be the clan deity of Emperor Vikramaditya. One of the 52 holy Shaktipeeths of the country, the Evening Aarti here attracts locals as well as tourists.

Dinner Suggestion – New Raj Kumar Veg Restaurant – Famous for its ‘Dal Tadka’, this restaurant serves delicious food.
For something sweet after dinner, walk about half a km from the restaurant to the Famous Kulfi & Lassi Center in Ujjain.

Overnight stay at Ujjain.

• Breakfast at Hotel – Enjoy a sumptuous breakfast either at your hotel buffet or at one of the many small eateries around the main market in Ujjain.
• Shri Siddhavat Temple – The significance of this temple lies in the Vata (Indian Banyan tree), believed to have been planted by Goddess Parvati herself around the time that she gave birth to her elder son, Karthikeya.

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