Sandipani Ashram , Ujjain
About Sandipani Ashram
Sandipani Ashram is the ashram of Guru Sandipani where it is believed he taught Lord Krishna along with brother Balram and his friend Sudama. Ashram is located on the outskirts of Ujjain City and is generally not crowded like the some temples in the city.
Ashram now looks more like a temple and three idols of Krishna, Balram and Sudama are present along with that of Guru Sandipani. There is also a Shivling with Shesnaag is in its natural form, the only one of its kind. Area around ashrama is known as ankapata, where it is believed that Lord Krishna used to wash his writing tablet.
Another legend states that numbers 1 to 100 found engraved on a stone was done by guru Sandipani himself. Ashram also has a kund supposed to have holy waters from River Gomati.
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Shri Mangalnath Temple, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
1.2 km from Sandipani Ashram - 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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Bhartrihari Caves, Madhya Pradesh
2.8 km from Sandipani Ashram - See map
Bhartrihari, the eminent bard whose famour works include Shringarshataka, Vairagyashataka, and Nitishataka stayed and meditated here. He is...
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Gopal Mandir, Madhya Pradesh
2.9 km from Sandipani Ashram - 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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Kal Bhairav Temple, Madhya Pradesh
3.1 km from Sandipani Ashram - 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 Mahakaleshwar Temple, Madhya Pradesh
3.9 km from Sandipani Ashram - 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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Kaliadeh Palace, Madhya Pradesh
5.4 km from Sandipani Ashram - 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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Jantar Mantar, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
6 km from Sandipani Ashram - See map
Maharaja Jai Singh II of Jaipur constructed this Jantar Mantar in Ujjain in 18th century along with four more at Delhi, Jaipur, Mathura and...
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Chintaman Ganesh Temple, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
10.5 km from Sandipani Ashram - 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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Navagraha Mandir (Triveni), Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh
11.4 km from Sandipani Ashram - 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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Rajwada, Madhya Pradesh
58.8 km from Sandipani Ashram - 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
59.3 km from Sandipani Ashram - 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
59.9 km from Sandipani Ashram - 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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