Shaktipeeth Shri Gadhkalika Mata Temple in Ujjain

SHRI GADHKALIKA SHAKTI PEETH

Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, India

Goddess

Goddess Avanti is the main deity of this temple, who is an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi.

God

Here Lord Shiva is worshipped as Lambkarna.

Interesting Facts

Sati devi's Lower Lips had fallen here and the temple is also one of the 51 Shakti Peethas.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.

Weather

Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October

Dress Code

For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.

Do's & Dont's

Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.

Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.

transport connections

Name	Distance	Contact Number
Ujjain Bus Stand	900 MTRS	0734-2555149
Ujjain Junction	1.3 KM	139
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport	55.9 KM	0731-2622021

Railway Station Name	Distance	Contact Number
Ujjain Junction	1.3 KM	139

Airport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport	55.9 KM	0731-2622021

Architecture

The structure of the temple is made with the use of unique colourful stones. The wall and roof for the temple is done with magnificent stones and gives a picture perfect.

Religious Significance

According to the history, Daksha Prajapati, father of Goddess Sati insulted Lord Shiva and Devi Sati by not inviting them to Daksha Yagna. Goddess Sati was advised not to go the Yagna uninvited by Lord Shiva which Devi Sati did not heed to and went to the Daksha Yagna. Her father insulted her and Lord Shiva which hurt Devi Sati so much that she sacrificed herself in the sacred fire of the Yagna. On hearing this, lord Shiva got angry and he started dancing in fury to destroy the universe. To prevent this, Lord Vishnu cut the body of Sati with his Chakra. It was placed in 51 different parts of the world. That is known as 51 Shakti peethas. In this temple goddess sati’s Lower Lip was placed and worshiped as Maa Avantika.

History

It is an Ancient and Historical Temple, the exact the temple was constructed remains Unknown.

Temple Timings

Day	Timings
All Days	06:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Tours

Airports

Airport Name	Distance
Shamshabad	40 KM
Lorem Ipsum	12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name	Distance
Secunderabad	10 KM
Nampally	12 KM
Begumpet	6 KM
Lingampally	20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name	Distance
MGBS	35 KM
CBS	28 KM
kukatpally	20 KM
Lingampally	30 KM
Uppal	35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name	Distance	Contact Number
Private Transport	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757
Private Transport1	8 KM	9546858757