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Why Stay in Ujjain, Not Indore: The Smart Traveller's Base for Mahakal, Omkareshwar & Beyond - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Why Stay in Ujjain, Not Indore: The Smart Traveller's Base for Mahakal, Omkareshwar & Beyond

Executive summary Most travellers fly into Indore, check into a hotel near the airport, and treat Ujjain as a day trip. That is the most exhausting way to...

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Ujjain Food Guide: What Reddit Pilgrims Actually Eat — Poha, Jalebi, Garadu & Beyond - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Food Guide: What Reddit Pilgrims Actually Eat — Poha, Jalebi, Garadu & Beyond

Executive summary Ujjain is famous for Mahakaleshwar Temple, but pilgrims who stay overnight discover something just as memorable: the food. This is not a...

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Diwali 2026 in Ujjain: Dhanteras Shopping, Lakshmi Puja & Tantric Pujas — The Kashi of Malwa - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Diwali 2026 in Ujjain: Dhanteras Shopping, Lakshmi Puja & Tantric Pujas — The Kashi of Malwa

Executive summary Diwali 2026 begins with Dhanteras on Friday, November 6, and Lakshmi Puja falls on Sunday, November 8. Ujjain during Diwali is not just...

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Nalkheda Baglamukhi Tantric Day Trip from Ujjain: Siddha Peetha on the Lakhundar - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Nalkheda Baglamukhi Tantric Day Trip from Ujjain: Siddha Peetha on the Lakhundar

Executive summary Ninety-eight kilometres from Ujjain, on the banks of the Lakhundar River in Agar Malwa district, sits the Maa Baglamukhi Temple at Nalkheda...

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Dewas Chamunda Tekri Day Trip from Ujjain: Twin Swayambhu Goddesses, Ropeway & Hilltop Shakti - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Dewas Chamunda Tekri Day Trip from Ujjain: Twin Swayambhu Goddesses, Ropeway & Hilltop Shakti

Executive summary Thirty-five kilometres east of Ujjain, Dewas Tekri rises as a hilltop shrine to Maa Chamunda and Maa Tulja Bhavani — two self-manifested...

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Ujjain 2-Day Temple Circuit Itinerary: Mahakal, Harsiddhi, Kal Bhairav & Shipra River - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain 2-Day Temple Circuit Itinerary: Mahakal, Harsiddhi, Kal Bhairav & Shipra River

Credit: Trawell.in The city of Ujjain, nestled in the heart of Madhya Pradesh, is a spiritual haven that pulses with the rhythm of devotion and tradition....

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Bhasma Aarti & Temple Rituals Ujjain: Complete Guide to Dawn Worship at Mahakaleshwar - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Bhasma Aarti & Temple Rituals Ujjain: Complete Guide to Dawn Worship at Mahakaleshwar

The Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple is not just a ritual — it is the heartbeat of Ujjain. Performed every morning before sunrise, this sacred...

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Ujjain: Cultural & Spiritual Significance — Sapta Puri, Avantika & the City of Mahakal - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain: Cultural & Spiritual Significance — Sapta Puri, Avantika & the City of Mahakal

Credit: Example Image Source Ujjain is not merely a temple town on the map — it is one of the Sapta Puri, seven of India's most sacred cities, and an ancient...

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Diwali in Ujjain: Why the Festival of Lights Begins at Mahakal — Temples, Lamps & Govardhan Puja - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Diwali in Ujjain: Why the Festival of Lights Begins at Mahakal — Temples, Lamps & Govardhan Puja

Image: A view of the Mahakaleshwar Temple at dawn, with lamps already burning along the steps. Diwali in Ujjain is not celebrated like anywhere else. Here,...

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Sandipini Ashram Ujjain: Krishna Ki Pathshala — Where Krishna, Balarama & Sudama Studied - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Sandipini Ashram Ujjain: Krishna Ki Pathshala — Where Krishna, Balarama & Sudama Studied

Image credit: Ujjain Tourism Office Long before Ujjain became famous for Mahakaleshwar, it was a prestigious center of learning — the place where Lord...

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Ram Janardhan Mandir Ujjain: Where Lord Rama Stayed During Exile - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ram Janardhan Mandir Ujjain: Where Lord Rama Stayed During Exile

In the sacred city of Ujjain, most pilgrims head straight to Mahakaleshwar — but a short distance away, near the banks where Krishna once studied, stands a...

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Ujjain Food Guide: What Reddit Pilgrims Actually Eat — Poha, Jalebi, Garadu & Beyond - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Food Guide: What Reddit Pilgrims Actually Eat — Poha, Jalebi, Garadu & Beyond

Executive summary Ujjain is famous for Mahakaleshwar Temple, but pilgrims who stay overnight discover something just as memorable: the food. This is not a...

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Diwali 2026 in Ujjain: Dhanteras Shopping, Lakshmi Puja & Tantric Pujas — The Kashi of Malwa - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Diwali 2026 in Ujjain: Dhanteras Shopping, Lakshmi Puja & Tantric Pujas — The Kashi of Malwa

Executive summary Diwali 2026 begins with Dhanteras on Friday, November 6, and Lakshmi Puja falls on Sunday, November 8. Ujjain during Diwali is not just...

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Nalkheda Baglamukhi Tantric Day Trip from Ujjain: Siddha Peetha on the Lakhundar - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Nalkheda Baglamukhi Tantric Day Trip from Ujjain: Siddha Peetha on the Lakhundar

Executive summary Ninety-eight kilometres from Ujjain, on the banks of the Lakhundar River in Agar Malwa district, sits the Maa Baglamukhi Temple at Nalkheda...

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Dewas Chamunda Tekri Day Trip from Ujjain: Twin Swayambhu Goddesses, Ropeway & Hilltop Shakti - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Dewas Chamunda Tekri Day Trip from Ujjain: Twin Swayambhu Goddesses, Ropeway & Hilltop Shakti

Executive summary Thirty-five kilometres east of Ujjain, Dewas Tekri rises as a hilltop shrine to Maa Chamunda and Maa Tulja Bhavani — two self-manifested...

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Why Stay in Ujjain, Not Indore: The Smart Traveller's Base for Mahakal, Omkareshwar & Beyond - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Why Stay in Ujjain, Not Indore: The Smart Traveller's Base for Mahakal, Omkareshwar & Beyond

Executive summary Most travellers fly into Indore, check into a hotel near the airport, and treat Ujjain as a day trip. That is the most exhausting way to...

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Ujjain to Omkareshwar Day Trip: Jyotirlinga Temple, Narmada River & 56 Dukan Dinner in Indore - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain to Omkareshwar Day Trip: Jyotirlinga Temple, Narmada River & 56 Dukan Dinner in Indore

![Omkareshwar Temple](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:0102621_Omkareswar_Jyothirlinga_temple,_Mandhata_Madhya_Pradesh_011.jpg) *Omkareshwar Temple on...

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Ujjain Weekend Getaway from Indore: 2-Day Mahakal Temple Trip Plan - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Weekend Getaway from Indore: 2-Day Mahakal Temple Trip Plan

Executive summary Ujjain is barely an hour's drive from Indore, yet most Indore residents treat it as a drive-through on the way somewhere else. A...

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Simhastha 2028 Ujjain: Group Travel & Tour Operator Planning Guide - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Simhastha 2028 Ujjain: Group Travel & Tour Operator Planning Guide

Executive summary Simhastha 2028 will bring crores of pilgrims to Ujjain over roughly two months, yet most operators have not yet secured accommodation,...

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Shopping in Ujjain: Freeganj Market, Ethnic Handicrafts & Souvenirs Guide - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Shopping in Ujjain: Freeganj Market, Ethnic Handicrafts & Souvenirs Guide

Executive summary Ujjain's markets are where pilgrims pick up religious souvenirs, ethnic wear and Malwa handicrafts — and where the city's craft economy,...

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Corporate Day Outing & Team Retreat in Ujjain Near Mahakal Temple - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Corporate Day Outing & Team Retreat in Ujjain Near Mahakal Temple

Executive summary A one-day corporate offsite in Ujjain is under-sold because planners default to Indore hotels. Ujjain's compact temple circuit means a team...

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Ujjain Trip Planner for Tour Operators & Travel Agents: The Mahakal Circuit - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Trip Planner for Tour Operators & Travel Agents: The Mahakal Circuit

Executive summary Tour operators sell Ujjain as a temple list, which makes every itinerary feel identical and rushed. The real differentiator is designing...

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Ujjain MICE & Corporate Events: Conference Venues & Team Outings Near Mahakal - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain MICE & Corporate Events: Conference Venues & Team Outings Near Mahakal

Executive summary Ujjain is known as a temple city, but its quietest business opportunity is MICE — corporate conferences, team offsites and incentive trips...

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Shopping in Ujjain: Freeganj Market, Ethnic Handicrafts & Souvenirs Guide - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Shopping in Ujjain: Freeganj Market, Ethnic Handicrafts & Souvenirs Guide

Where to shop in Ujjain - Freeganj market, ethnic handicrafts, rudraksha mala, Shiva idols, Malwa textiles and souvenirs near Mahakaleshwar Temple.

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Ujjain 2-Day Travel Itinerary: Temples, Markets & Riverside Kshipra - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain 2-Day Travel Itinerary: Temples, Markets & Riverside Kshipra

Two-day Ujjain travel itinerary covering Mahakaleshwar Temple, Harsiddhi, Chintaman Ganesh, Kal Bhairav, Freeganj market and Shipra river ghats for first-time visitors.

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Ujjain Road Widening Near Mahakal Temple: 39 House-Shop Portions Removed for Simhastha 2028 - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Road Widening Near Mahakal Temple: 39 House-Shop Portions Removed for Simhastha 2028

Ahead of Simhastha 2028, Ujjain Municipal Corporation is widening Mahakal Valley Road from 12 to 24 metres, removing portions of 39 houses, shops and hotels near the Mahakaleshwar Temple.

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Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti Booking Guide 2026: Online Pass, Timings & VIP Darshan - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti Booking Guide 2026: Online Pass, Timings & VIP Darshan

How to book Bhasma Aarti pass at Mahakaleshwar Temple Ujjain - online booking, aarti timings, VIP darshan, temple rules and dress code for Simhastha 2028.

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Ujjain Local Transport Guide: Auto Rickshaw, Bus, Taxi & Walking Routes to Mahakal - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Local Transport Guide: Auto Rickshaw, Bus, Taxi & Walking Routes to Mahakal

How to get around Ujjain - auto rickshaw fares, Ujjain Junction to Mahakal temple, local buses, taxi options and walking routes for temple visitors and hotel guests.

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Ujjain Street Food Guide: Poha, Sabudana Khichchi & Malwa Cuisine Near Mahakal - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Street Food Guide: Poha, Sabudana Khichchi & Malwa Cuisine Near Mahakal

Discover Ujjain's famous street food near Mahakaleshwar Temple - poha with jalebi, sabudana khichchi, Malwa dal bafla and bhutte ka kees. Best places to eat for pilgrims and tourists.

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NSG Mock Drill at Mahakaleshwar Temple: Overnight Security Exercise Ahead of Simhastha 2028 - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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NSG Mock Drill at Mahakaleshwar Temple: Overnight Security Exercise Ahead of Simhastha 2028

NSG commandos ran an overnight anti-terror mock drill at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple on 22–23 October 2026 as part of Simhastha 2028 security preparations. What pilgrims and Hotel Shrimmaya guests need to know.

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CM Mohan Yadav Reviews Ujjain's Simhastha 2028 Works and Sets a Monthly Progress Cycle - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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CM Mohan Yadav Reviews Ujjain's Simhastha 2028 Works and Sets a Monthly Progress Cycle

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav chaired the Simhastha 2028 works review at the Ujjain collectorate on 19 October 2026, directed officials on pilgrim facilities, and said progress would now be reviewed every month. He also said pilgrim footfall in Madhya Pradesh has risen nearly 16 times in three years.

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Tapobhumi Update: NHAI Confirms a Fix Plan After Dewas-Badnawar Highway Wrong-Side Problem Found in Ujjain - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Tapobhumi Update: NHAI Confirms a Fix Plan After Dewas-Badnawar Highway Wrong-Side Problem Found in Ujjain

Pilgrims driving into Ujjain from Dewas or Badnawar are being funnelled onto the wrong side of the Indore-Ujjain six-lane service road at Tapobhumi Junction, a Bhaskar investigation found. NHAI's Ujjain project director says a plan is being prepared.

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Ujjain Rain and Thunderstorm Alert Update: 21 MP Districts Under IMD Warning, Ujjain Division Included Until 20 October - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Rain and Thunderstorm Alert Update: 21 MP Districts Under IMD Warning, Ujjain Division Included Until 20 October

The IMD's Bhopal centre has issued a rain and thunderstorm alert for 21 Madhya Pradesh districts, including Ujjain, with winds up to 40 kmph. Two cyclonic circulations keep the weather unsettled for four days before it weakens from 20 October.

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Ujjain Bulldozer Action: Four-Storey Haryana Seva Ashram Building Near Narsingh Ghat Demolished for Simhastha 2028 - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Bulldozer Action: Four-Storey Haryana Seva Ashram Building Near Narsingh Ghat Demolished for Simhastha 2028

The Ujjain municipal corporation razed a four-storey, resort-like building at Haryana Seva Ashram on Narsingh Ghat Road on 16 October, after two notices went unanswered. Around 170 more illegal structures are reported to remain in the Simhastha area.

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Ujjain Dussehra 2026: Two 101-Foot Ravana Effigies, and Mahakal's Once-a-Year Entry into Freeganj - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Dussehra 2026: Two 101-Foot Ravana Effigies, and Mahakal's Once-a-Year Entry into Freeganj

Ujjain marks Dussehra on Tuesday 20 October 2026 with two 101-foot Ravana effigies burning at Dussehra Maidan and the Kartik Mela ground, on the same day Mahakal takes his annual procession into Freeganj.

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Ankpat to Khak Chowk Road in Ujjain to Be Widened to 100 Feet: 20-Plus Temples Marked, Priests Warn of Movement - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ankpat to Khak Chowk Road in Ujjain to Be Widened to 100 Feet: 20-Plus Temples Marked, Priests Warn of Movement

The Ujjain Development Authority has marked more than two dozen temples and religious sites with red lines on the Ankpat to Khak Chowk road, which is to go from 45 feet to about 100 feet. Priests say several old shrines could lose their sabhamandap and have asked for a narrower plan.

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Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple Ujjain: Daily Timings and Darshan Update - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple Ujjain: Daily Timings and Darshan Update

Daily Bhasma Aarti at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Ujjain — timings 4 AM to 6 AM, online booking, pilgrim guide and what to expect at the sacred ash ritual.

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Patni Bazaar and Gudri Chauraha Shut in Ujjain Over 15-Metre Road Widening Plan - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Patni Bazaar and Gudri Chauraha Shut in Ujjain Over 15-Metre Road Widening Plan

Traders in Ujjain's Patni Bazaar and Gudri Chauraha shut shops on 12 October 2026, protesting a proposed 15-metre widening of the Mahakal Chauraha-Qumari Marg road. Nearly 70% of traders fear losing their shops; puja material shops stayed open.

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Ujjain's Dewasgate Bus Stand Is Shut From 12 October: Every Service Has Moved to Nanakheda - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain's Dewasgate Bus Stand Is Shut From 12 October: Every Service Has Moved to Nanakheda

Ujjain's Dewasgate bus stand closed completely on 12 October 2026 for Simhastha 2028 infrastructure work, and every bus service moved to Nanakheda. Where routes board now, and how much extra time to allow.

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Shardiya Navratri 2026 in Ujjain: Harsiddhi and Garh Kalika Temples Draw Crowds as the 9-Day Festival Runs to 19 October - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Shardiya Navratri 2026 in Ujjain: Harsiddhi and Garh Kalika Temples Draw Crowds as the 9-Day Festival Runs to 19 October

Shardiya Navratri 2026 began on 11 October with Ghatasthapana and early-morning crowds at Ujjain's Harsiddhi and Garh Kalika temples. The nine-day festival runs until 19 October, with crowd management already reported at Baglamukhi and Maihar.

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Mahakaleshwar Temple Footfall and Ujjain's Simhastha 2028 Build-Out: What Pilgrims Should Know - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Mahakaleshwar Temple Footfall and Ujjain's Simhastha 2028 Build-Out: What Pilgrims Should Know

Mahakaleshwar Temple now counts 1.5 to 2 lakh devotees a day, and Ujjain is building highways, ghats, a diversion tunnel and an airport of its own before Simhastha 2028. What that means for your darshan, your route and your riverfront.

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Mahakal E-Carts Down 2 Days, Back Partly: VIPs Ride, Elderly Walk - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Mahakal E-Carts Down 2 Days, Back Partly: VIPs Ride, Elderly Walk

Mahakal temple e-carts stayed disrupted for two days and resumed only partly on 6 Oct — most running carts serve VIPs, leaving elderly and disabled pilgrims to walk. What visitors should do.

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Simhastha 2028 Traffic Plan Update: Holding Areas in Border Districts and at Ujjain's Stations - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Simhastha 2028 Traffic Plan Update: Holding Areas in Border Districts and at Ujjain's Stations

Madhya Pradesh is building holding areas and satellite parking across Ujjain's border districts, and holding areas at five railway stations, so devotees are released towards Ujjain in stages instead of all at once. Land identified, facilities planned.

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Uma-Sanjhi Mahotsav Begins at Mahakal Temple: 7-Day Festival Until 12 October - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Uma-Sanjhi Mahotsav Begins at Mahakal Temple: 7-Day Festival Until 12 October

Uma-Sanjhi Mahotsav 2026 runs 6–12 October at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple — daily Sanjhi rangoli, Vasant Puja by 21 Brahmins, Mahalok cultural nights and the 12 Oct Uma Mata Sawari finale.

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Free Prasad for Every Devotee at Mahakal: Exit Counters Launched on Mohan Yadav's Direction - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Free Prasad for Every Devotee at Mahakal: Exit Counters Launched on Mohan Yadav's Direction

From 2 October 2026 every devotee at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple can collect free prasad offered to Baba Mahakal, plus flowers and belpatra, from counters on the exit routes — no purchase needed. Where the counters are and when prasad starts.

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Ujjain Tour Packages: How to Choose an Itinerary That Is Not Just a Temple List - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Tour Packages: How to Choose an Itinerary That Is Not Just a Temple List

Credit: TourMyIndia Ujjain, a city steeped in history and spirituality, is a treasure trove of temples, shrines, and cultural landmarks. However, when it...

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Ujjain Tour Packages: Mahakal Darshan, Family Pilgrimage & 84 Mahadev Yatra - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Tour Packages: Mahakal Darshan, Family Pilgrimage & 84 Mahadev Yatra

उज्जैन में एक दिन का आइटिनरी: रात और राष्ट्रीय धार्मिक विशेषताओं के बीच संतुलन उज्जैन के एक दिन के आइटिनरी के लिए, आपको रात के अरति ज्विल और नदी के चमक के...

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How to Reach Ujjain: Complete Travel Guide by Train, Flight & Road - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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How to Reach Ujjain: Complete Travel Guide by Train, Flight & Road

The one decision that comes first: your nearest hub Ujjain, a city steeped in history and spiritual significance, does not have its own airport. Instead, it...

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How to Reach Ujjain: Complete Travel Guide by Train, Flight & Road - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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How to Reach Ujjain: Complete Travel Guide by Train, Flight & Road

उज्जैन कैसे पहुँचें: हवाई, रेल और सड़क मार्ग की पूरी जानकारी उज्जैन के लिए आपका पहला फैसला अपने सबसे नजदीक के केंद्र से शुरू होता है। यहां एक विमानतार के...

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Where to Stay in Ujjain: A Practical Guide to Choosing Your Base for Darshan - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Where to Stay in Ujjain: A Practical Guide to Choosing Your Base for Darshan

Ujjain, a city steeped in history and spiritual significance, is a must-visit for any traveler seeking a blend of ancient traditions and modern comforts....

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Where to Stay in Ujjain: Best Hotels Near Mahakaleshwar Temple - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Where to Stay in Ujjain: Best Hotels Near Mahakaleshwar Temple

उज्जैन में कहाँ ठहरें: दर्शन के लिए अपना ठिकाना कैसे चुनें उज्जैन, भारत के मध्य प्रदेश राज्य में स्थित एक ऐतिहासिक शहर, भक्तों और यात्रियों के लिए एक आकर्षण...

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Ujjain Shopping Guide: Best Markets for Ethnic Handicrafts & Souvenirs - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Shopping Guide: Best Markets for Ethnic Handicrafts & Souvenirs

What Ujjain is actually known for making Ujjain, often referred to as Ujjayini, has a rich history that dates back to the pre-Mahabharata era [1] . This...

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Ujjain Shopping Guide: Best Markets for Ethnic Handicrafts & Souvenirs - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Shopping Guide: Best Markets for Ethnic Handicrafts & Souvenirs

उज्जैन के सच्चे नाम और उसके जाने जाने वाले उत्पाद उज्जैन जाना जाता है कि यह एक ऐतिहासिक शहर है जो महाभारत के पूर्व के युग से अपनी पहचान रखता है [1] । इसका...

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Chintaman Ganesh Temple Ujjain: The Ancient Swayambhu Shrine on the Shipra Bank - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Chintaman Ganesh Temple Ujjain: The Ancient Swayambhu Shrine on the Shipra Bank

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Chintaman Ganesh Temple Ujjain: Ancient Swayambhu Shrine on Shipra Bank - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Chintaman Ganesh Temple Ujjain: Ancient Swayambhu Shrine on Shipra Bank

चिंतामण गणेश मंदिर उज्जैन: शिप्रा किनारे का प्राचीन स्वयंभू मंदिर उज्जैन, मध्यप्रदेश की एक ऐतिहासिक शहर है, जो शिप्रा नदी के पश्चिमी तट पर स्थित है। यह शहर...

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Bhartrihari Caves Ujjain: Spiritual Heritage on Shipra River Bank - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Bhartrihari Caves Ujjain: Spiritual Heritage on Shipra River Bank

The Path Down to the Caves The journey to Bhartrihari Caves begins along the banks of the Shipra River, a serene flow that has witnessed centuries of...

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Bhartrihari Caves Ujjain: Spiritual Heritage on Shipra River Bank - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Bhartrihari Caves Ujjain: Spiritual Heritage on Shipra River Bank

भर्तृहरि की गुफाएँ उज्जैन: गायब हो गए कवि का नदी किनारे का आश्रम उज्जैन के शिव्रा नदी के किनारे, एक ऐतिहासिक अंधेरे में, भर्तृहरि की गुफाएँ स्थित हैं। यह एक...

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Kal Bhairav Temple Ujjain: The Unique Shrine Where the Deity Drinks Liquor - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Kal Bhairav Temple Ujjain: The Unique Shrine Where the Deity Drinks Liquor

The approach after dark As dusk falls over Ujjain, the city transforms into a tapestry of shadows and whispers. The narrow lanes of the old town, lined with...

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Kal Bhairav Temple Ujjain: The Unique Shrine Where Deity Drinks Liquor - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Kal Bhairav Temple Ujjain: The Unique Shrine Where Deity Drinks Liquor

काल भैरव मंदिर उज्जैन: जहाँ भगवान शराब पीते हैं, वह अनोखा मंदिर उज्जैन के सबसे चर्चित मंदिर के बारे में बात करें तो आप एक अनोखा दृष्टिकोण से देख सकते हैं। यह...

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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Ujjain: The Complete Guide to Darshan, Aarti and Timing - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Ujjain: The Complete Guide to Darshan, Aarti and Timing

Why this jyotirlinga draws the crowds The Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga in Ujjain is the heart of pilgrimage for many. Known as one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of...

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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Ujjain: Complete Guide to the Sacred Shiva Shrine - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Ujjain: Complete Guide to the Sacred Shiva Shrine

महाकालेश्वर ज्योतिर्लिंग उज्जैन: दर्शन, आरती और समय की पूरी जानकारी उज्जैन, मध्य प्रदेश के एक ऐतिहासिक शहर, भारत के सबसे अहम धार्मिक दर्शनीय स्थलों में से एक...

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Death Threat to CM Mohan Yadav on Dial-112 WhatsApp; Accused Arrested in Mumbai - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Death Threat to CM Mohan Yadav on Dial-112 WhatsApp; Accused Arrested in Mumbai

A death threat to Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav was sent to the Dial-112 WhatsApp helpline at Bhopal's Radio Headquarters. Staff captured a screenshot before deletion and the accused was arrested in Mumbai.

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Ujjain Sewage Pit Accident: Biker Falls Into an Uncovered Pit in Viral Video - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Sewage Pit Accident: Biker Falls Into an Uncovered Pit in Viral Video

What happened On 25 September, a biker fell into an uncovered sewage pit near the Hanuman Nakha area of Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred at a...

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Giant Python Rescued in Ujjain Badnagar Village by Forest Guard - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Giant Python Rescued in Ujjain Badnagar Village by Forest Guard

What Happened On September 25, 2026, a giant python was found in the village of Dhureri, Badnagar, Ujjain district, causing alarm among the locals [1] . The...

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CM Yadav's Ancestral Home Comes Under Ujjain Road Widening - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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CM Yadav's Ancestral Home Comes Under Ujjain Road Widening

The ancestral home of Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav and his sister Kalavati Yadav is among 272 buildings in the way of a 730-metre road being widened to 15 metres in Ujjain ahead of Simhastha 2028.

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Ujjain Phooldol Procession: Viral Video Shows Dangerous Firecracker Stunts - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Phooldol Procession: Viral Video Shows Dangerous Firecracker Stunts

What Happened On September 24, 2026, during the Bairawa community’s Phooldool procession on the occasion of Jal Jualni Ekadashi in Ujjain, a dangerous stunt...

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Ujjain Youth Congress Foot March Against UPI MDR Charges - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ujjain Youth Congress Foot March Against UPI MDR Charges

What Happened On September 24, 2026, a foot march by young organizers in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, drew attention to a proposed 0.40% merchant discount rate...

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Madhya Pradesh Restarts Government Bus Service After 20 Years - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Madhya Pradesh Restarts Government Bus Service After 20 Years

Madhya Pradesh launches Sugam Parivahan Seva from Bhopal on 25 September with intercity and intracity buses, GPS tracking, panic buttons and a 15,000-bus target within five years.

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Sant Bam Bam Bhola at Ujjain's Khade Hanuman Temple: What the Statue Dispute Is About - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Sant Bam Bam Bhola at Ujjain's Khade Hanuman Temple: What the Statue Dispute Is About

What happened On September 23, 2026, the popular sant Bam Bam Bhola visited the Khade Hanuman Temple in Ujjain, triggering a dispute over a damaged statue....

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Mahakal Complex Shrines Ujjain: Architecture & Access Guide - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Mahakal Complex Shrines Ujjain: Architecture & Access Guide

Explore Ujjain’s Mahakal complex shrines: Mahakaleshwar, Omkareshwar, and Nagchandreshwar. Learn about their vertical hierarchy and annual Nag Panchami access.

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Bhartrihari Caves Ujjain: Timings, History & How to Reach - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Bhartrihari Caves Ujjain: Timings, History & How to Reach

Complete guide to Bhartrihari Caves Ujjain — timings, history, location and easy access routes from Hotel Shrimmaya.

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भर्तृहरि गुफाएँ उज्जैन: समय, इतिहास और पहुँच मार्ग - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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भर्तृहरि गुफाएँ उज्जैन: समय, इतिहास और पहुँच मार्ग

उज्जैन की भर्तृहरि गुफाओं का सम्पूर्ण गाइड — समय, इतिहास, स्थान और होटल श्रीमाया से पहुँचने के आसान रास्ते के बारे में जानें।

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84 महादेव यात्रा उज्जैन: सम्पूर्ण गाइड - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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84 महादेव यात्रा उज्जैन: सम्पूर्ण गाइड

उज्जैन के सभी 84 महादेव मंदिरों की सम्पूर्ण जानकारी एक ही गाइड में — छह क्षेत्र, सम्पूर्ण मार्ग और सभी 84 शिव मंदिरों की सूची।

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84 Mahadev Yatra Ujjain: The Complete Guide to All 84 Shiva Temples - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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84 Mahadev Yatra Ujjain: The Complete Guide to All 84 Shiva Temples

Discover all 84 Mahadev temples of Ujjain in one guide. See every temple by name, explore the six parikrama zones, and follow the complete route across the eleven parts of the yatra.

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Walking the Northern Temple Circuit of Ujjain: From Gentle Grace to Fierce Guardians - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Walking the Northern Temple Circuit of Ujjain: From Gentle Grace to Fierce Guardians

Walk Ujjain’s northern temple circuit step-by-step. Discover historical lore, Puranic references, route planning, hotel near me search tips, Google Maps links, and Tantric heritage.

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Mahakal-Harsiddhi Corridor Ujjain: A Sacred Route Guide - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Mahakal-Harsiddhi Corridor Ujjain: A Sacred Route Guide

Explore the Mahakal-Harsiddhi corridor in Ujjain. Discover Harsiddhi Mata, Bade Ganeshji, and Vaishnava shrines along this layered sacred pilgrimage route.

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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 1 (Temples 1 to 8) – Route Map, Skanda Purana Verses & Timings - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 1 (Temples 1 to 8) – Route Map, Skanda Purana Verses & Timings

Route guide for 84 Mahadev Temples 1 to 8 in Ujjain with Skanda Purana verses, timings and start point at Hotel Shrimmaya near Mahakal.

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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 2 (Temples 9 to 16) – Route Map, Skanda Purana Verses & Timings - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 2 (Temples 9 to 16) – Route Map, Skanda Purana Verses & Timings

Route guide for 84 Mahadev Temples 9 to 16 in Ujjain with Skanda Purana verses and a 9:00 AM start from Hotel Shrimmaya near Mahakal.

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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 3 (Temples 17 to 24) – Old City Route & Skanda Purana Verses - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 3 (Temples 17 to 24) – Old City Route & Skanda Purana Verses

Route guide for 84 Mahadev Temples 17 to 24 in Ujjain with Skanda Purana verses & market maps. Book your stay at Hotel Shrimmaya near Mahakal for families.

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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 4 (Temples 25 to 32) – Ramghat & Sacred Kund Circuit - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 4 (Temples 25 to 32) – Ramghat & Sacred Kund Circuit

Detailed guide to 84 Mahadev Temples 25 to 32 in Ujjain around Ramghat & Rudrasagar. Skanda Purana verses, afternoon itinerary & stays at Hotel Shrimmaya.

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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 5 (Temples 33 to 40) – Ankpat Marg & North Corridor Circuit - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 5 (Temples 33 to 40) – Ankpat Marg & North Corridor Circuit

Guide to 84 Mahadev Temples 33 to 40 along Ankpat Marg & Sandipani zone in Ujjain. Skanda Purana slokas, morning route map & stays at Hotel Shrimmaya.

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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 6 (Temples 41 to 48) – Mangalnath & Siddhavat River Belt - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 6 (Temples 41 to 48) – Mangalnath & Siddhavat River Belt

Route guide to 84 Mahadev Temples 41 to 48 in Ujjain around Mangalnath & Siddhavat. Skanda Purana verses, afternoon itinerary & stays at Hotel Shrimmaya.

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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 7 (Temples 49 to 56) – Bhairavgarh & Chakra Tirtha Circuit - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 7 (Temples 49 to 56) – Bhairavgarh & Chakra Tirtha Circuit

Route & map guide for 84 Mahadev Temples 49 to 56 in Ujjain around Bhairavgarh & Chakra Tirtha. Skanda Purana verses & stays at Hotel Shrimmaya.

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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 8 (Temples 57 to 64) – Kaliadeh Palace & Western Shipra Belt - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 8 (Temples 57 to 64) – Kaliadeh Palace & Western Shipra Belt

Route & map guide for 84 Mahadev Temples 57 to 64 in Ujjain around Kaliadeh Palace & Pingleshwar. Skanda Purana verses & stays at Hotel Shrimmaya.

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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 9 (Temples 65 to 72) – South-Western Belt & Triveni Sangam Circuit - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 9 (Temples 65 to 72) – South-Western Belt & Triveni Sangam Circuit

Route & map guide for 84 Mahadev Temples 65 to 72 in Ujjain around Triveni Sangam & Chintaman. Skanda Purana verses & stays at Hotel Shrimmaya.

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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 10 (Temples 73 to 80) – South-Eastern Belt & Indore Road Corridor - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 10 (Temples 73 to 80) – South-Eastern Belt & Indore Road Corridor

Route & map guide for 84 Mahadev Temples 73 to 80 in Ujjain around Indore Road & Nanakheda. Skanda Purana verses & stays at Hotel Shrimmaya.

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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 11 (Temples 81 to 84) – Grand Finale & Sacred Completion Circuit - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Visiting 84 Mahadev in Sawan: Part 11 (Temples 81 to 84) – Grand Finale & Sacred Completion Circuit

Final route & completion guide for 84 Mahadev Temples 81 to 84 in Ujjain (Swapneshwar Mahadev). Skanda Purana slokas, Yatra Udyapan & stays at Hotel Shrimmaya.

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Why Ujjain is Visited in Saawan - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Why Ujjain is Visited in Saawan

A comprehensive family guide to visiting Ujjain's Shakti Peeths Harsiddhi and Gadkalika during Saawan, highlighting travel tips and accommodation near Mahakaleshwar.

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How to Travel from Indore to Ujjain: The Complete Transport Guide - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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How to Travel from Indore to Ujjain: The Complete Transport Guide

The road from Indore to Ujjain is short—just under 150 km—but the journey is anything but simple. Depending on where you start and when, the best way to get...

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Indore to Ujjain Travel Guide - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Indore to Ujjain Travel Guide

इंदौर में कहां से शुरू करें? इंदौर में आप अपनी यात्रा के शुरुआती चरण में अपने आवास के आसपास घूम सकते हैं। इंदौर एयरपोर्ट से उज्जैन तक आप एक सीधा टैक्सी चलाकर...

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Best Time to Visit Ujjain for Spiritual Tourism and Temple Darshan - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Best Time to Visit Ujjain for Spiritual Tourism and Temple Darshan

Discover the best time to visit Ujjain for Mahakaleshwar Darshan, Bhasma Aarti, temple visits, and spiritual tourism. Plan your perfect pilgrimage with ease.

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Top 7 Temples to Visit in Ujjain for a Spiritual Journey - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Top 7 Temples to Visit in Ujjain for a Spiritual Journey

Discover the top 7 temples to visit in Ujjain, including Mahakaleshwar, Kal Bhairav, and Harsiddhi Temple. Plan your spiritual journey with Hotel Shrimmaya.

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Complete Guide to Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti in Ujjain - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Complete Guide to Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti in Ujjain

Discover the complete guide to Mahakaleshwar Bhasma Aarti in Ujjain, including timings, online booking, dress code, travel tips, and nearby accommodation.

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Malwa Express Rerouted Until 15 October: Ujjain Still Served, Seven Stations Skipped - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Malwa Express Rerouted Until 15 October: Ujjain Still Served, Seven Stations Skipped

Indian Railways has diverted the Malwa Express between Dr Ambedkar Nagar and Katra until 15 October 2026 for yard remodelling at Agasod. Ujjain and Maksi remain on the route, while Sehore, Shujalpur, Bina, Lalitpur and Jhansi are skipped.

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Panna Beyond Tigers: A Journey Through Wildlife, Waterfalls and the Ken River - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Panna Beyond Tigers: A Journey Through Wildlife, Waterfalls and the Ken River

Panna spans 1,598 sq km of Vindhyan plateaus and gorges around the Ken River. A practical guide to its three safari zones, seasons, permits, limits and stays.

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Waraseoni Sarees: History and Heritage of Madhya Pradesh - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Waraseoni Sarees: History and Heritage of Madhya Pradesh

Waraseoni in Balaghat has woven sarees for over two and a half centuries. A look at the Koshti weavers, GI-tagged Wainganga cotton, sixteen-hand drapes and their motifs.

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Pench Beyond Tigers: A Journey Through Wildlife, Nature and the Real Jungle Book - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Pench Beyond Tigers: A Journey Through Wildlife, Nature and the Real Jungle Book

Pench covers over 758 sq km of teak forest and grassland in the Satpura foothills, home to 285 bird species and the melanistic leopards that inspired Bagheera.

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Authentic Flavors of Madhya Pradesh: Uncovering the State's GI-Tagged Delicacies - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Authentic Flavors of Madhya Pradesh: Uncovering the State's GI-Tagged Delicacies

Ratlami Sev, Morena Gajak and Kadaknath chicken carry GI tags that tie them to a specific region. How each is made and what the tag actually guarantees.

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Mahakoshal Cuisine: A Culinary Journey Through the Heart of Madhya Pradesh - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Mahakoshal Cuisine: A Culinary Journey Through the Heart of Madhya Pradesh

Mahakoshal cuisine covers Jabalpur, Katni, Narsinghpur, Mandla, Dindori, Seoni and Chhindwara, shaped by Gond, Baiga, Kalchuri and Satavahana kitchens.

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GI-Tagged Arts and Crafts of Madhya Pradesh: A Living Record of Cultural Heritage - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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GI-Tagged Arts and Crafts of Madhya Pradesh: A Living Record of Cultural Heritage

Madhya Pradesh holds 16 GI-recognised craft traditions, from Bherugarh Bagh print and Dhokra cast metal to Chanderi silk and Patangarh Gond painting.

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Buffer Mein Safar: A Complete Guide to Monsoon Safari in Madhya Pradesh - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Buffer Mein Safar: A Complete Guide to Monsoon Safari in Madhya Pradesh

Core tiger zones close in the monsoon, but MP Tourism's Buffer Mein Safar keeps buffer zones open for birding, nature trails and tribal culture across five reserves.

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8 GI-Tagged Agriculture & Horticulture Products of Madhya Pradesh - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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8 GI-Tagged Agriculture & Horticulture Products of Madhya Pradesh

From Sharbati wheat of Sehore to Nagpuri orange of Chhindwara and Mandu's Khurasani imli, a guide to eight GI-tagged farm products with their tag years.

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Sound & Light Shows in Madhya Pradesh | Timings, Locations & Tourist Guide - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Sound & Light Shows in Madhya Pradesh | Timings, Locations & Tourist Guide

Nine Sound and Light shows across Madhya Pradesh, from Khajuraho and Gwalior Fort to Orchha, Mandu and Indore's Rajwada Palace.

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Ganesh Chaturthi in Madhya Pradesh: A Celebration of Art, Music and Devotion - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Ganesh Chaturthi in Madhya Pradesh: A Celebration of Art, Music and Devotion

Ten days of pandals, clay idols and aarti across Madhya Pradesh, from Bhopal's Peepal Chowk utsav to 1,000 recitations at Ujjain's Chintaman Ganesh Temple.

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Shravan in Madhya Pradesh: Sacred Jyotirlingas, River Ghats and Hill Temples - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Shravan in Madhya Pradesh: Sacred Jyotirlingas, River Ghats and Hill Temples

Plan a Shravan pilgrimage in Madhya Pradesh, from Mahakaleshwar's Bhasma Aarti and Omkareshwar's Mandhata Island to Maheshwar's ghats and Pachmarhi's Jatashankar.

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The Rising Canvas of Film Tourism in Madhya Pradesh - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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The Rising Canvas of Film Tourism in Madhya Pradesh

Mandu's floating Jahaz Mahal, Maheshwar's ghats, Orchha's Betwa-side palaces and Bhopal's layered skyline make Madhya Pradesh a versatile film backdrop.

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Exploring the Narmada River: A Slow Journey Through Madhya Pradesh - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Exploring the Narmada River: A Slow Journey Through Madhya Pradesh

Follow the Narmada from its origin at Amarkantak through the island town of Omkareshwar to Maheshwar's ghats, on a journey built for slowing down.

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Slow Summers in Madhya Pradesh: Village Life at an Easy Pace - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Slow Summers in Madhya Pradesh: Village Life at an Easy Pace

Madhya Pradesh villages turn summer into a season to enjoy: dawn walks, cool mud-and-thatch homes, shared meals and star-filled nights near Orchha, Mandla and Pench.

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Summer Getaways in Madhya Pradesh: Forests, Hills and Quiet Retreats - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Summer Getaways in Madhya Pradesh: Forests, Hills and Quiet Retreats

Summer is the best season to see big cats at waterholes in Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Pench, and the coolest time for Pachmarhi's trails, waterfalls and forest retreats.

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Summer in Madhya Pradesh: A Slower, Richer Way to See the State - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Summer in Madhya Pradesh: A Slower, Richer Way to See the State

Summer light over forts, forests and rivers: Kanha and Bandhavgarh sightings, Orchha and Mandu in the cool hours, Ujjain's calm and Maheshwar's handlooms.

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Rang Panchami in Madhya Pradesh: Five Days of Colour After Holi - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Rang Panchami in Madhya Pradesh: Five Days of Colour After Holi

Rang Panchami falls five days after Holi, and Indore's Gair procession turns the city into a carnival of colour, drums, chariots and water cannons.

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Holi in Madhya Pradesh: Colour, Ritual and the Tribal Holi of Bhagoria - Hotel Shrimmaya Ujjain
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Holi in Madhya Pradesh: Colour, Ritual and the Tribal Holi of Bhagoria

Holi across Madhya Pradesh, from processions around Orchha's palaces and chants at Mahakaleshwar to the Bhagoria festival of Jhabua, Alirajpur and Dhar.

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