Ujjain - उज्जैन

The Holy City

Ujjain originally called as Avantika in the age of Upanishads and Puranas is one of India's most sacred and holy ities. In Sanskrit text, Ujjain has been eulogised as "the very home of the golden age paved with jewels full of romance with dancing girls in the temples and love in every heart." One of the greatest cities of ancient India, Ujjain's links with it's glorious past have endured into the present day, making it a city still renowned for it's traditions of spirituality, learning and culture. Situated on the banks of the river Shipra, Ujjain is one of the venues of the Kumbh Mela held every twelve years.