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Is anyone here able to book passes for bhasma aarti online?? As booking starts at 8, i was done with filling all the details before 8:02 and when i clicked on next it showed me slot has been filled already!! I mean how to get passes?? Can we get it offline?? What is the deal??

Jai Shri Mahakal everyone!
I am putting together plans to start a cloud kitchen here soon. I will likely be basing it out of Nanakheda so we can easily cover a solid delivery radius from Freeganj all the way to the University road. Instead of just guessing what people want to eat, I figured I would ask you all directly.

We all know Ujjain has amazing local street food, but when it comes to ordering in, what are we really missing? What specific cuisine or dish do you constantly crave but can never find a reliable option for? I have been tossing around a few ideas like a dedicated authentic biryani menu, proper South Indian meals, or a healthy high protein concept, but I am completely open to anything.

I also want to know your biggest pain points. What frustrates you most with current delivery orders in our city? Is it a lack of good late night options, soggy packaging, or just inconsistent taste? Also, what price feels fair for a regular weekday meal where you just hit order without overthinking it?

Drop your brutally honest feedback, rants, or wishlists below. I want to build something that actually fills a gap for us locals. Appreciate the help!

I'll be reaching ujjain by 11am tomorrow. I need someone to guide me what all I should visit in a sequence!!

Thanks in advance <3

First, I somehow lost one of my chappals at the kal Bhairav temple.

Then after offering alcohol to Kal Bhairav, I kept the bottle in my bag and the entire alcohol spilled inside my bag later.

I know this probably sounds silly, but locals or people familiar with the temple traditions, is there any belief/reason behind things like this happening? Or is it just bad luck + my own carelessness? 😅

Should I be worried or is this normal temple chaos?

ujjain allen for neet dropper, review please

Hey everyone,

I’m heading to Ujjain soon because my family is basically dragging me along for a "pilgrimage" trip. I know the city is famous for the Mahakal Temple and the overall religious vibe, but to be honest, I’m not religious at all.

I don't want to spend the whole time sitting in temples, so I’m looking for recommendations for things to do or places to visit that have nothing to do with religion.

I’d love to hear from locals or anyone who has navigated the city from a secular perspective. Thanks in advance!

Hi everyone,

I’m planning a trip to Ujjain with my family (3 females + 1 male), mainly for Mahakaleshwar darshan.

Till now, I’ve always stayed in hotels, but this time I’m thinking of trying a homestay for a different experience. However, I’m a bit unsure and honestly a little concerned about safety.

So I wanted to ask:

Will a homestay cost less than a hotel for a family like ours?

Do homestays generally provide proper facilities (clean rooms, washrooms, basic services)?

How safe are homestays, especially when traveling with family? (this is my biggest concern)

What is the overall situation of homestays in Ujjain these days? Are they reliable and common?

Also, if anyone has personal experience, I’d really appreciate recommendations for good and safe homestays near the Mahakaleshwar Temple.

Thanks in advance!

Suggest me good places to eat visit and also a hotel

Not too expensive

Also is bada Ganpati in Ujjain or Indore I checked online it's in both place, I wanna visit where it is said your wishes are fulfilled

Hey, guys I will be visting ujjain around june maybe can anyone arrange darshan from chandi dwar or nandi hall.. it would be a great help

I am planning a solo trip to Ujjain to visit the Mahakaleshwar Temple, but I am completely unfamiliar with the local hotels and ashrams. In the past, when visiting other spiritual destinations, I've unfortunately been scammed and overcharged by auto-rickshaw drivers and hoteliers. As an outsider, it is hard to negotiate confidently when you don't know the area well.

​Right now, my only plan is to visit Mahakaleshwar because I don't know much else about Ujjain. I love traveling on my own in peace, but my lack of local knowledge usually makes the trip a bit of a struggle.

​If you are a local or experienced traveler, could you share some tips and tricks? I would specifically love to know:

​How do common scams work here, and how can I avoid being overcharged?

​What are some hidden gems or lesser-known places in Ujjain that tourists usually miss but are worth visiting?

​What is the best way to get around the city peacefully?

Hey everyone, I'm looking for a good doctor who specializes in diabetes. Does anyone have any recommendations for a diabetologist in ujjain

See I have no problem with development, who has?

But I think this is a pretty bad Urban planning going on.

First of all - timing.

I'm surprised they started all these just before 2 years of Singhasth..

I'm not sure if they would be able to wrap up everything within 1-1.5 years..

And ofcourse monsoon is coming.. its just gonna make it tricky for them and for us!!

Last Singhasth Ujjain saw tremendous growth but I believe most of the things were ready 1-1.5 years in advance.. unlike this time.

Second - Corruption

Honestly all of us are aware or should be aware about the corruption going on.

Now some will mock that this is not the first time.. but this time its so so prelevant and so open.

Third - Urban Planning

Really?? Do you need an elevated bridge all the way from Budhwaria to Indore gate? Really? I think what we need is a better traffic planning rather than a bridge.

An elevated bride from Mandi gate to Indore gate??

Whyy??? I mean isn't the whole point of Agar Road was to bypass people? Now you have a bypass of bypass?

I understand traffic is flowing and will definitely increase and thats why for people to skip traffic - but then why you have a new highway from Garoth to Dewas? Can't you join that road to somewhere on Indore road and provide better commute for people to bypass Ujjain??

I'm more frustrated because they won't be able pull it off before Singhasth. Its just gonna choke Mandi gate.. I mean that's a big junction nonetheless..

They are ruining Sati gate as well.. and for a moment I might be okay if that's good for development but no this is clearly for making money out of thin air. They aren't even providing money to the affected ones. Its just a shit show.

Make it completely walking area na.. if you want to control people.. you already got parallel running road of Teliwada for bikes or cars to go to Gopal Mandir or Nadi why ruing the markets without even providing compensation.

We all are aware that Ujjain is getting more & more tourists everyday. This is our chance to become a planned city. To serve the tourists in a good way for many more years to come but this shouldn't be random roads here and there without any thought process.

If you wanna built beautiful city - fix what's broken. Already so many broken roads.. terrible roads.. dust everywhere.. tell me fking one traffic signal in Ujjain that works. Fix them.

Fix things which aren't working while building for things that's gonna pull people not building random roads or fancy elevated bridges.

My heart goes out to all the affected families, business people, shop owners.

Development at the cost of corruption isn't acceptable.

Ujjain is my birth place, my hometown, my love.. and all this going on without much of a thought is frustrating.

And mark my words if this continues to go on.. you all know how the people gonna react back...