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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.
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 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.
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.
Owing to its rich cultural heritage and interesting timeline, Ujjain also features some historic monuments; Kaliadeh Palace is an exemplifying example. Built in the year 1458 A.D. by the Sultan of Mandu, this gorgeous palace exhibits brilliant Persian architecture. Inscriptions in Persian can also be seen here.
