Gadkalika Temple
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Gadkalika Temple
At a distance of 5 km from Ujjain Junction, Gadhkalika is a sacred Hindu temple located in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Situated near Bhartrihari Caves, it is one of the must include places in Ujjain tour, and among the famous places to visit in Ujjain.
Gadkalika Temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Goddess Kali that dates back to the period of the Mahabharata war. However, the idol of Goddess Kalika is said to be even older than the temple as it is claimed to be of the era of Satyuga. The temple was renovated in the 7th century by King Harshvardhan. The temple has been rebuilt in modern times by the erstwhile Gwalior State. Due to its location near the village of Gad, this temple got the name of Gadkalika Mandir.
Popularly called Ujjain Mahakali, the temple is one of the eighteen Shakti Peethas where the upper lip of goddess Sati fell here. The Gadkalika Temple holds tremendous religious significance, especially among students as it is believed to be the place where Kalidas worshipped Maa Gadkalika, and gained knowledge. The legend goes that the great poet Kalidasa was originally uneducated, but with his great devotion to the goddess Kalika, he acquired unparalleled literary skills. Though it is not a Shakti Peetha and due to its location in the region of Harsiddhi, it holds equal importance to that of a Shakti Peetha.
The walls of the temples are carved with lovely curvatures of various gods and holy signs. Regular prayers and aartis are conducted in the evening hours. Staring into the glory of the immaculately sculpted idol of Goddess Kalika is a divine experience, just like attending the soul-cleansing morning and evening aarti. Navratri is the major festival celebrated here with much fervor that draws thousands of devotees.
Timings: 6 AM – 9 PM
Entry: Free
Highlights
- 2-hour long guided tour of Gadkalika Temple
- Explore the idol of Kalika is red head wearing a silver crown
- Observe a masonry Light Tower or deepstambh
- Picnic at the Gadkalika Temple grounds
- Plenty of photo opportunities! Click amazing pictures to cherish a memory of a lifetime
Included/Exclude
- Certified English speaking local guide
- Hotel/port pickup and drop
- Air-conditioned vehicle transfer
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
With the private transfer in an AC car, leave your hotel at around 08:00 AM, to feel the charm of the calm place. We offer the proper pick-up and drop-off facility up to your scheduled destination. This temple has admirable architecture and fantastic history. A golden lion gazes into the sanctum of this single-celled temple. Here you get an opportunity to click amazing pictures to cherish the lifetime memories. After around 2 hour tour, we get to our initial point. Have a nice time!
Travelers are requested to follow the given itinerary for 1 day city tour package. Ideally this full day tour package cannot be customized, however if guests prefer to visit different set of places during this sightseeing tour by private car, they can check the possibility of the same with the above listed car rental companies and request for a custom quote.
We recommend our guests to stick to the time spent at each tourist attraction in city as per the Itinerary schedule. In case of any delays or additional time spent at a particular place, driver or car rental company will not be responsible to cover all the places mentioned in the itinerary.
Please also note that if a particular sightseeing place is closed on the scheduled day of the tour, it may not be covered from the list of sightseeing places. Please check the possibility of visiting an alternate place with listed cab vendor before you book the tour.
Is there any possibility to add / remove tourist places in this sightseeing tour?
Ideally, no. However guests can check if it’s possible to customize the tour with the above listed place cab vendors before booking the trip. Additional charges might apply.
City tour is one of the most revered and holy shrines in India. It offers a beautiful sightseeing and rejuvenating spiritual experience. A one day Gadkalika Mandir sightseeing tour by private cab offers a perfect blend of spirituality, natural beauty, and cultural experiences. The convenience of a private cab allows you to explore the temples, ghats, and viewpoints of Ujjain at your own pace.
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