Spiritual Madya Pradesh

Detailed Tour Program

Pick up from Indore Airport / Railway station. Transfer to Ujjain. Check in to Hotel & relax. Evening Proceed to visit Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling Temple(ONE OF THE TWELVE JYOTIRLING TEMPLE). Later Visit Mahakal Lok Corridor. Night Stay in Ujjain.

Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling is one of the twelve  Jyotirlings , shrines which are said to be the most sacred abodes of Shiv. It is the only Jyotirling facing the south, while all the others face east. This is because the direction of death is believed to be the south. In fact, people worship Mahakaleshwar to prevent an untimely death.

Mahakaal Lok Corridor : It is newly constructed by state Government. The Mahakal Path contains 108 stambhs (pillars) which depict Anand Tandav Swaroop (Dance form) of Lord Shiva. Many religious sculptures depicting the life of Lord Shiva are installed along the Mahakal Path. The mural wall along the Path is based on Shiv Purana stories .

After Breakfast, proceed to visit Gad Kalika, Kaal Bhairav, Mangalnath and Sandipani Ashram. Afternoon proceed to Visit Ramghat and Bada Ganesh. Evening Visit Lamp Lightening (Deep Maalika) Ceremony at Harsiddhi MataTemple. Night stay in Ujjain.

Gad Kalika Mata Temple: Gad Kalika is the one of the Siddhpeeth. The classical poet  Kalidas  Garh was a worshiper of Kalika Devi. Gadkalika Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali that dates back to the period of the Mahabharata war.

Kal Bhairav temple: The worship of Kal Bhairav was traditionally popular among the  Kapalika  and  Aghora  sects, and Ujjain was a prominent centre of these sects. Kal Bhairav is the  guardian deity  of Ujjain: He is considered  Senapati  (Commander-in-Chief or Chief General) of the town. Liquor  is one of the offerings made to the temple deity.

Mangalnath: It is dedicated to  Mahadeva , the guardian deity of the city. It is regarded as the birthplace of  Mars  (mangala in Hindi), according to the  Matsya Purana . Famous for a clear view of the planet and hence suitable for astronomical studies. This temple is famous for magal dosh nivaran Bhaat Puja.

Sandipani Ashram: Sandipani Ashram is a holy shrine which is built in remembrance of the Maharishi Sandipani. According to mythology, it is believed that this is the ashram where Guru Sandipani used to teach Shri Krishna, his friend Sudama and Lord Krishna's brother Balram.

Bada Ganesh: This temple enshrines a huge artistic sculpture of Ganesh. An idol of this size and beauty is rarely to be found. The middle of the temple is adorned by an idol of the pancha-mukhi (five faced) Hanuman.

Ramghat: Ram Ghat is one of the biggest pilgrim places. It is where millions of pilgrims gather during the event. The aarti here is renowned and the ghat is known to be the oldest bathing ghat in Ujjain, almost as old as the Kumbh mela itself.

Harsiddhi temple is one of the 52 Siddhapeeth's.  The Marathi art can be here on the two pillars decorated with lamps.

After Breakfast, Proceed for Omkareshwar. Visit Omkareshwar Jyotirling Temple (ONE OF THE TWELVE JYOTIRLING TEMPLE) and Mamleshwar Temple. Later do Narmada River Pooja. After Pooja and darshan transfer to Maheshwar. visit Maheshwar Fort, Narmada Ghat , Temples of Maheshwar.  Later Check in to the Hotel at Maheshwar Hotel.
Tip: Evening Boating and Narmada Aarti can be done at Maheshwar.

Omkareshwar Temple:  Omkareshwar means ‘Lord of Omkaara’, which is one of the Dwadasa Jyotirlinga shrines or the 12 shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva in the form of Jyotirlingam. Omkareshwar, located on the island of Mandhata, on a sacred island, shaped like the holy Hindu symbol ’ Om’ drawing hundreds of pilgrims to this temple town.

Mamleshwar Temple : The Mamleshwar temple, hosts the second Jyotirlinga of Omkareshwar, and one of the only twelve on the Indian subcontinent.

Maheshwar: It was the kingdom of Chaktavartin Samrat  Sahastraarjun ,  Kartavirya Arjuna  a  Heheya  king. Lately, after many years, it was the capital of the  Malwa  during the  Maratha   Holkar reign  till 6 January 1818, when the capital was shifted to  Indore  by Malhar Rao Holkar III.

Maheshwari Sarees & Handlooms: Maheshwar is very famous for Maheshwari Handloom handmade Sarees. Guest can buy from Maheshwar local market. These Sarees were first found and produced in the town of Maheshwar. Hence these sarees named Maheshwari Sarees. The interesting legend behind these suits is of Queen Ahilyabai Holkar who ordered various craftsmen and artisans from Malwa and Surat to design a special suit with 9 yards. Which later came to be known as the Maheshwari suit.
After Breakfast, proceed to Indore Airport/Railway Station for your onward Journey.