Yanesh Tyagi

During my travel to the city of temples – Ujjain, I cam across these little kids in from of Mahakal temple. Both kids were around 10 years old. They were trying sell holy artifacts to me. At the age when kids should go school, these kids are making living by selling little stuff. This is the scene at the entrance of world famous Mahakal Temple of Ujjain. Out of pity, I bought all the artifacts in his hand (it was really very cheap) and ask the kid (in red) to go and enjoy his day.

The painting, at the Sandipani Ashram , Ujjain depicts Guru Sandipani educating the Lord Krishna (blue body color). Sandipani , which means "Sage of Gods". Left to the Krishna is his best mate – Sudama.   The Sandipani Muni ashram is located 5 km outside Ujjain, in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. The area near the ashram, known as Ankapata, is popularly believed to have been the place used by Lord Krishna for washing his writing tablets. The numerals 1 to 100 found inscribed on a stone are believed to have been engraved by Guru Sandipani. Near the ashram is the Gomti Kund (see pic at right), a staircased water tank where Lord Krishna supposedly summoned all the holy waters from various centres so that his old Guru, Sandipani Muni would not have to travel other holy places. Related Links: Exploring Ujjain Google Map – Sandipanii Ashram Google Map – Directions from Ujjain Railway station Ujjain at Wikipedia Geographic Information: A...

Last weekend I visited Ujjain. Ujjain is situated at the banks of Holy river Shipra. Ujjain is a district of state Madhya Pradesh (MP) in India. It has special geographical position. It lies at the tropic of cancer. Ujjain is a historical place. It was rued by many great kings like Ashoka and Vikrmaditya. Ujjain is a place of spritual importance for Hindus. Its ancient name is 'Avantika'. It is also called NabhiDesh (central kingdom). It is the workplace of great astrologers like Aryabhatta and Varahmihir. Lord Krishna completed His schooling from the ashram of Maharshi Sandipani. Sandipani Ashram is still there in Ujjain. The main places to visit at Ujjain are: Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Shri Chintaman Ganesh Temple Shri Sidhvat Observatory Shipra River Navgrah Temple Gopal Temple Kal Bhairav Temple Mangalnath Temple Shri Harsidhdhi Devi Temple Bharthari Caves Sandipani Ashram Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple is the largest temple of Ujjain. It the main place...