Jantar Mantar, Ujjain , Ujjain
About Jantar Mantar, Ujjain
Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed this Jantar Mantar in Ujjain in 18th century along with four more at Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura and Varanasi. Also known as Vedh Shala, this observatory has various instruments like Shanku Yantra, Digyansha Yantra and Sundial used to for many astronomical calculations such as time of day, positions of Sun, stars and planets in the solar system.
Jantar Mantar in Ujjain was renovated by Scindias in the early 20th century. Compared the Jantar Mantras of Jaipur and Delhi, the one in Ujjain is built on smaller scale but it is also supposed to be the oldest of them.
It is the only observatory among all the Jantar mantars that is still in use. Readings using various instruments are still taken to conduct astronomical studies of movement of heavenly bodies.
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Places to Visit near Jantar Mantar, Ujjain
Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, Madhya Pradesh
1.9 km from Jantar Mantar, Ujjain - See map
One of the twelve Jyotirlings in India, the lingam here is believed to be the Syambhu(born of itself). The temple is besides the Rudra Sagar...
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Gopal Mandir, Madhya Pradesh
2.8 km from Jantar Mantar, Ujjain - See map
The Gopal Mandir in Ujjain is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It is also known as Dwarikadhish Temple. This temple was constructed in the 19th century...
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Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
4.6 km from Jantar Mantar, Ujjain - See map
Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Chintaman (‘Tension Reliever’) Ganesh temple is the oldest Ganesh temple in Ujjain. Known to relieve tensions,...
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Sandipani Ashram, Madhya Pradesh
6 km from Jantar Mantar, Ujjain - See map
Sandipani Ashram is the ashram of Guru Sandipani where it is believed he taught Lord Krishna along with brother Balram and his friend Sudama....
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Navagraha Mandir (Triveni), Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
7.1 km from Jantar Mantar, Ujjain - See map
Situated on the bank of Shipra River on the Triveni Ghat, Navagraha Temple is devoted to Navagraha - the nine heavenly bodies (Grahas) in Hindu...
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Bhartrihari Caves, Madhya Pradesh
7.7 km from Jantar Mantar, Ujjain - See map
Bhartrihari, the eminent bard whose famour works include Shringarshataka, Vairagyashataka, and Nitishataka stayed and meditated here. He is...
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Kal Bhairav Temple, Madhya Pradesh
10.3 km from Jantar Mantar, Ujjain - See map
Kal Bhairav is a Shiva's fierce manifestation associated with annihilation.As per a Hindu legend, Kal Bhairav destroyed Brahma's ego when he was...
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Shri Mangalnath Temple, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
11.2 km from Jantar Mantar, Ujjain - See map
Situated on the outskirts of the city on the banks of Shipra River, the white Marble Shri Mangalnath Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva. According...
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Kaliadeh Palace, Madhya Pradesh
13.5 km from Jantar Mantar, Ujjain - See map
Believed to be the site of an ancient Sun temple, Kaliadeh Palace is a great place to visit along the banks of Shipra River. Remains of the...
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Rajwada, Madhya Pradesh
54.5 km from Jantar Mantar, Ujjain - See map
Rajwada is a Maratha and Mughal style city palace constructed by the Holkars of the Maratha empire in 1749. It is a royal monument in the heart of...
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Gomatgiri, Madhya Pradesh
55 km from Jantar Mantar, Ujjain - See map
Gomatgiri is located on a small hill, away from the hustle and bustle of city and is an important temple for Jains. The temple has a 21 ft statue...
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Bada Ganpati, Madhya Pradesh
55.5 km from Jantar Mantar, Ujjain - See map
Like several other historical monuments built in Indore, the Bada Ganpati temple was also built by the Holkars. Queen Ahilya Bai Holkar built this...
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