Day Trip From Indore To Ujjain Ancient Prime Meridian Of India
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12 hours
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Explore the ancient city of Ujjain which used to be the Prime Meridian of India and the central point for calculation of Indian time. It is strategically located at the intersection of the Tropic of Cancer and the zero meridian of longitude as per the Surya Siddhanta, a 4th-century astronomical treatise.
Learn how the science of time and religion come together at the Ujjain temple. At Jantar Mantar, you will appreciate the scientific temper of medieval Indian Kings who built precise astronomical observatories. The tour includes a visit to an ancient educational center called Sandipan Ashram, which was traces its origin to antiquity.
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Shri Mahakaleshwar of Ujjayini is known among the twelve celebrated Jyotirlingas in India. The glory of Mahakaleshwar temple has been vividly described in various Purans. Starting with Kalidasa, many sanskrit poets have eulogized this temple in emotive terms. Ujjain used to be the central point for calculation of Indian time and Mahakala was considered as the distinctive presiding deity of Ujjain.The presiding deity of time, Shiva, in all his splendor, reigns eternal in Ujjain.
Maharishi Sandipani Ashram
Ujjain was a prestigious center of learning at the beginning of the Mahabharata period. Lord Krishna and Sudama received regular education in the ashram of Guru Sandipani.
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Day Trip From Indore To Ujjain Ancient Prime Meridian Of India
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Day visit from indore to Ujjain
Jessicapeters123,Jul 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a awsome day. We were blown away by our guide Anurag who showed us the ancient version of GMT. Ujjain was sensational as we learnt about how the prime meridian passes ujjajn for hundreds of years till the British relocated it to Greenich. The car picked us from our hotel in Indore . The driver was friendly and drove safely. Very highly recommended.
Ancient time line at Ujjain
Samj68p,Jun 2, 2025
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5.00Ujjain was a memorable tour. I never knew there was a precursor to GMT! It was fascinating to learn about the temple being dedicated to the timeline. Our guide helped us appreciate the interweaving of science and religion in ancient India. It was a fantastic experience and I would highly recommend it.
Fascinating experience about prime meridian of. India
Roving04215908140,Mar 23, 2025
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5.00We had a remarkable tour at Ujjain. it was illuminating to know about the ancient prime meridian of India and hpe advanced was the science of ancient and medieval india. what was most fascinating was the connection between science and religion with no contradiction. Very highly recommended tour for anyone coming to India.
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