Ram Ghat
Once you are done with soaking in the spirituality of Ram Ghat, you should take a boat ride on the calm waters of Shipra River to rejuvenate your soul with tranquility. The significance of Ram Ghat among Hindu devotees is immense as this is the place where the world-renowned Kumbh Mela is held every 12 years. Besides, this ghat, located on the bank of Shipra River, is dotted with countless old and new religious places which makes it an interesting site for tourists and a sacred site for devotees.
Shipra River
Shipra River, also known as Kshipra River is one of the holy rivers according to Hinduism and hence, attracts huge rush of pilgrims and tourists curious to observe the Hinduism closely. The river even finds mention in the religious texts of Hindus, and has scores of prominent temples on its ghats. One of the major reasons why this river is so hugely popular is that the famous Kumbh Mela is held once in every 12 years on one of its ghats – Ram Ghat.
Maharshi Sandipani Ashram
Maharshi Sandipani Ashram is one of the most significant religious places in Ujjain as, according to the mythology, Lord Krishna, Lord Balram and Sudama were taught by Sandipani Muni at this ashram. There is a temple at the ashram which is the only temple anywhere to house the statue of Nandi. The major attraction at this site is the statue of Nandi – the sacred bull.
Kumbh Mela
Kumbh Mela is one of the prime factors the fame of Ujjain as a major Hindu pilgrimage is credited to. The largest mass gathering of Hindu pilgrims, Kumbh Mela is a unique concept in itself, listed by UNESCO as one of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. It is held every 12 years at Ram Ghat, located on the bank of the holy river Shipra.
Gomti Kund
One can easily find numerous spots in Ujjain that hold religious prominence and have been mentioned in Vedas and Puranas; Gomti Kund is one of them. It is a small and steep pond with huge religious significance. Located near the bank of Gomti River, this pond can be visited during a visit to Sandipani Ashram as it lies beside it.
Vedshala Observatory
Built in the 17th century by Maharaja Jai Singh, Vedh Shala Observatory, also known as ‘Jantar Mantar,’ is one of the priceless gems located within the ambit of Ujjain City. The observatory features an impressive range of instruments or yantras that are used to conduct study and research of astrology.