Ujjain is an ancient city in India with great historical and religious significance. It features prominently in Hindu texts as a seat of learning. The city contains thousands of temples, with the Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple being the most important dedicated to Lord Shiva. Nearby is the Harsiddhi Mata Temple, one of 51 major Shakti Peethas. The Bade Ganeshji ka Mandir houses one of the largest statues of Lord Ganesha. Ujjain's population is predominantly Hindu but also contains a Muslim minority. Major festivals include the Kumbh Mela held every 12 years.

2. About Ujjain
Ujjain has great historical and religious significance and
features as an ancient seat of learning in the sacred Hindu
texts. For those who are keen on retracing the footprints of
Hindu mythology, Ujjain is a must visit with its multitude of
grand temples. Among the thousands of Shiva temples, 84
specific temples and supposed to hold particular
significance, especially in the month of Shravan.

3. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling
Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga and
Temple is the most important
temple in Ujjain. The Jyotirling
here is Dakshinamurti Swayambhu
“self manifested” which derives
power within itself unlike others
where lingas are installed.

4. Harsiddhi Mata Temple
Just around 350 m away from
Mahakaleshwar Temple and across
the Rudra Sagar Lake, is the
Harsiddhi Mata Temple, another
important landmark of Ujjain. It is
one of the 51 major Shakti Peethas of
India.

5. Bade Ganeshji ka Mandir
True to its name, the Bade Ganeshji
ka Mandir houses one of the largest
statues of Lord Ganesha in the
country. The temple is situated on
the opposite side of
Mahakaleshwar Dharamshala near
the Mahakaleshwar Temple.

6. Religion and Language
Being a famous Hindu pilgrimage destination, a majority of
Hindu population dominates the city of Ujjain. However, a
small ratio of people belonging to other religions also lives
there. The main language of the city is Hindi and English.

7. Fairs and Festivals
The culture of Ujjain is best reflected its fairs and festivals
that take place here in a colorful manner. The biggest fair
here is the Maha Kumbh Mela which is held after 12 years. It
is a great bath festival of the town and gathers millions of
people all across the country and abroad at the banks of
River Shipra in Ujjain.

8. Food
Though there is nothing to be so special in the cuisine of
Ujjain but street food is very common among the tourists.
While taking a tour to the various religious places and other
attraction in the city, the visitors should try the locally made
snacks, chats, pani puri, bhel puri etc from the street
markets.

9. Best Season
Ujjain experiences tropical kind of climate with hot summers
and cold winters. The best time to visit the city is from
October to March. Summer in Ujjain lasts from March to
June and the city experiences harsh climate. The heat is very
scorching and the temperature extends up to 48 degree C in
summers associated with hot winds called as loo.

10. Demographics
According to the 2011 census, Ujjain has a population of
515,215; 264,871 of whom were male and 250,344
female. The sex ratio is 945 per 1000 males, and the child
sex ratio is 929 girls per 1000 boys. The city has 58,972
children under the age of six. Ujjain's population is 77%
Hindu, 19% Muslim and 2.5% Jain.

11. Population Of Ujjain
To know the population of Ujjain in 2019, the population
of the past 5 years needs to be checked. They are as
follows:
http://indiapopulation2019.com/population-of-ujjain-
2019.html