The Shipra river formed by the mingling of the waters of two smaller streams, meanders along the outline of the temple town, which was the capital of Raja Vikramaditya.
Later, it became the capital of Gwaliyore state, before it (cap[tal) was shifted to the famous fort, which is very near to the railway station.
Ujjain lies at the lat. 23.5 % north, in Madhya Pradesh state; there are direct trains to Delhi, Calcutta, Bangalore, Bombay and Madras. I found only single story houses, except for government buildings and temples, which number more than five hundred, a modest estimate!
Mahakal temple is one of the twelve jyotirlingas and lies at the heart of the city. Near by, is the Gopal temple. All other ancient temples lie on the other bank of the Shipra river. Provide yourselves with fruits and eatables,which are not available there, on the outer side of the town.
First we went to Shanidev temple. The beautiful river you see from there, is the confluence of two minor streams.
All the planets listed below are housed there:
Shani (saturn) embodies depressed and pessimistic nature.
Guru (vyazham in Malayalam-jupitor) shows mental powers.
Budhan (mercury) embodies knowledge, vidya.
Venus (shukran) for prosperity, love (in the West).
Chandran (moon) governs the psychic powers; born on or before full moon are famous: Guru Nanak, Ambedkar (waterfriend too).
Mangal (chovva in Malayalam, mars) governs martial qualities.
Rahu, Kethu (neptune and pluto?)
Surya (sun), whom Brahman worships in the morning.
In the south, sun is located in the centre; here he is by the side of shukra. I had to enquire where it is, as it was not noticeable.
A temple of Ganesh was overcrowded with monkeys.They took prasad from our hands!
Ramgarh is the centre stage of Kumbh mela. People que up for miles for a
Lord Shiva’s Senapaty Bhairon’s pet is a dog. Something unbelievable. Bhairon is offered liquor. The moment it touches his mouth, the vessel is emptied. Some say, there is invisible pipe through which it is collected and resold!
There are cave temples where Bharthruhary did tapasya. Lord Indra tried to break open the roof of the cave. You can see a crack.
The Vishnu temple is where people do shradh. It is believed that Ram and Lakshman did shradh of their father here, during their journey through the forests.
The whole area is full of greenery. During Kumbha mela, the area is covered by pilgrims who want to take a dip in the river. The water level in the river, maintained by a check dam, rises by several inches, according to eye witnesses, so great is the volume of bodies of people dipping in the water!
Kumbha mela will attract the greatest congregation of Hindus in the North.
There is nothing comparable to it in the South.
Later, it became the capital of Gwaliyore state, before it (cap[tal) was shifted to the famous fort, which is very near to the railway station.
Ujjain lies at the lat. 23.5 % north, in Madhya Pradesh state; there are direct trains to Delhi, Calcutta, Bangalore, Bombay and Madras. I found only single story houses, except for government buildings and temples, which number more than five hundred, a modest estimate!
Mahakal temple is one of the twelve jyotirlingas and lies at the heart of the city. Near by, is the Gopal temple. All other ancient temples lie on the other bank of the Shipra river. Provide yourselves with fruits and eatables,which are not available there, on the outer side of the town.
First we went to Shanidev temple. The beautiful river you see from there, is the confluence of two minor streams.
All the planets listed below are housed there:
Shani (saturn) embodies depressed and pessimistic nature.
Guru (vyazham in Malayalam-jupitor) shows mental powers.
Budhan (mercury) embodies knowledge, vidya.
Venus (shukran) for prosperity, love (in the West).
Chandran (moon) governs the psychic powers; born on or before full moon are famous: Guru Nanak, Ambedkar (waterfriend too).
Mangal (chovva in Malayalam, mars) governs martial qualities.
Rahu, Kethu (neptune and pluto?)
Surya (sun), whom Brahman worships in the morning.
In the south, sun is located in the centre; here he is by the side of shukra. I had to enquire where it is, as it was not noticeable.
A temple of Ganesh was overcrowded with monkeys.They took prasad from our hands!
Ramgarh is the centre stage of Kumbh mela. People que up for miles for a
Lord Shiva’s Senapaty Bhairon’s pet is a dog. Something unbelievable. Bhairon is offered liquor. The moment it touches his mouth, the vessel is emptied. Some say, there is invisible pipe through which it is collected and resold!
There are cave temples where Bharthruhary did tapasya. Lord Indra tried to break open the roof of the cave. You can see a crack.
The Vishnu temple is where people do shradh. It is believed that Ram and Lakshman did shradh of their father here, during their journey through the forests.
The whole area is full of greenery. During Kumbha mela, the area is covered by pilgrims who want to take a dip in the river. The water level in the river, maintained by a check dam, rises by several inches, according to eye witnesses, so great is the volume of bodies of people dipping in the water!
Kumbha mela will attract the greatest congregation of Hindus in the North.
There is nothing comparable to it in the South.
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