Navagraha Mandir

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Navagraha Mandir Triveni Ghat, Shipra River, Ujjain. Edit

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Navagraha Mandir is situated on the banks of the River Shipra. It is a unique temple in entire Ujjain that is dedicated to the planets of our Solar System. Astronomy has always played an important role in the life of the common people of Ujjain, and the place Triveni Ghat is considered as one of the most auspicious places in the entire town. A large crowd gathers in the temple premises particularly on the new moon days and Saturdays. The place is also known as the Triveni Teertham by the local people. The temple is situated just six kilometers away from the main town, and there are several types of transport present for the general masses in order to visit the sacred place. The locals do believe that ancient astronomical studies were performed in the city long time back. Coconuts, flowers and vermillion are offered by the devotees.

Navagraha Mandir,Ujjain

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5.00 AM – 7.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

September to March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

2-3hrs

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Sarovar Restaurant ; Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh 456010 ‎ ; Ph/M – Sarovar Restaurant ; Food Serve – Indian

How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxi services are available from Indore to Ujjain

Bus : Ujjain is well connected by state road transport public bus services. Regular bus services are available from Indore (55 km), Gwalior (450 km), Ahmedabad (400 km) and Bhopal (195 km) to Ujjain. Super fast and Deluxe A/C buses are also available in these routes. Bus fare is about Rs 3 – Rs 4 per km.

Train : Ujjain Junction Railway Station is an important railway station in Western railway zone. It is well connected to all major railway stations in India. Direct train services are available to Bhopal , Indore, Nagpur, Pune, Malwa, Delhi (Nizamuddin Exp), Mumbai (Avantika Exp), Kolkata (Shipra Express), Chennai (Jp Madras Expre) and many other cities.

Air : Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport in Indore is the nearest airport to Ujjain, which is situated 55 km away. Indore is air connected to major cities in India by public and private domestic airlines. Indore is connected to places like Jaipur, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Bhopal and Chennai. Taxi services are available from Indore airport to Ujjain, costing about Rs 1,000. International travelers can get connecting flights to Indore from Delhi (800 km) or Mumbai (655 km) airport.

Others : Tangas are horse drawn carriages, and this mode of travel is slower than the above modes but cheaper. Fares will vary from Rs 10 to 30 depending on the distance covered. Auto rickshaws in Ujjain don’t run on meter and you need to negotiate on a fixed rate before opting for travel through auto rickshaws. These auto rickshaws however can be a safe mode of travel during night time. Fares may range anywhere from Rs 15 to 60. There are no night fares.

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Safety / WarningEdit

Double-check all hotel and restaurant bills for errors.
Don’t leave cash and valuables in your hotel room. Use room safes where available.
Keep daily cash in separate pockets.
Never pay for anything upfront – including drivers.