Avanti or Bhairav Parvat Shakti Peeth is among the 51 Shakti Peeth of Maa Sati. It is said that, the upper lip of Sati fell here, when lord Vishnu in order to relieve lord Shiva from grief of losing his wife, used his ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ to incise Maa Sati Body. Then, at the place of fall of lips, a temple was constructed. It is located in the famous and holy city of India, Ujjain. Ujjain is a small city that mainly houses temple and it is located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. This temple is located on the banks of river known as ‘Shipra’ and adjoining it are the Bhairav hills. Here the idol of Maa Sati is called as Avanti and the lord Shiva is worshipped as ‘Lambakarna’.
The whole structure of the temple is made of unique stones having different colors, the roofs and walls are inscribed with such beautiful stones and presents picturesque views. An idol is kept inside this temple and it is always covered with red cloths. Everyday prayers and other rituals are performed in this temple.
History of Avanti or Bhairav Parvat Shakti Peeth
As Such there are no records of when this temple was constructed, who constructed etc. But surely it has connection with the time when Ujjain was formed and its dates back around 4th century B.C under the famous kingdom known as ‘Avanti Kingdom’. From this kingdom only, this temple got his name and it is said that it was a prime holy site for kingdom during those days. In Mahabharata also the description of the Avanti Devi temple is given. But people visiting this temple will surely find from local people about the existing of this temple and information related to its origin.
Festivals in Avanti or Bhairava Parvat Temple
It will be unwise not to talk about the festivals, when you are talking about Ujjain, a holy site in Hindu religion. Ujjain is itself host so many festivals over the years, famous among them is the Kumbh mela. So, Avanti Devi temple is also touched by all the celebration that is carried in Ujjain. Specifically to this temple, Shivaratri and Navratri are celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion.
Other places of interest near Avanti or Bhairava Parvat Temple
There are couples of other star attraction near to the Avanti Devi temple like Mahakaleshwar, Kal Bhairava, Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir, Chintaman Ganesh, Pir Matsyendranath, Bhartrihari Caves, Kaliadeh Palace, Durgadas Ki Chhatri, Harsiddhi Temple, Siddhavat, Sandipani Ashram, Gadkalika, Mangalnath, Gopal Mandir, Navagraha Mandir (Triveni), The Vedha Shala (Observatory), Vikram Kirti Mandir, Vikram University, Kalidasa Academy, Ram Janardhan Temple, Ram Ghat, Harihara Teertha, Mallikarjuna Teertha, Ganga Ghat, Bohron Ka Roja, Begum Ka Maqbara, Bina Neev Ki Masjid, Maulana Rumi Ka Maqbara and Sandalwala Building.
Where to stay
Ujjain is a famous town when it comes to religious activities. Due to this reason the arrangement of stay places are very good in Ujjain. There are all types of accommodation available in Ujjain and so does the quality. From top notch hotels to dormitory all are available in Ujjain. There are several nonprofit organizations that run various small rest place famously called as ‘Dharamshala’. So, in term of living places and rest houses, Ujjain is far better and cheap than any other place.
Shopping around Avanti or Bhairav Parvat Temple
Ujjain being the place that houses temple and temple only, shopping for something that can act as the souvenir for your journey is a great idea. From main bazaars to the shops in the vicinity of the temple various items are available here. Noorjanha Mehandi and Jain Namkeen are some of the famous things that people buy from here. Bed sheets with vibrant colors are also a hit in the local markets in Ujjain. For people interested in nontraditional foods, several international outlets of food are available here in this place.
How to Reach the Avanti or Bhairav Parvat Temple
Ujjain is well connected to rest of the India and people can have all means of transportation to come here. There are couples of national flights that ply from the major cities of India to Indore. Indore is the nearest airport to Ujjain and it is 52 Km from it. The best connectivity is through the railway and various can be found plying towards this place. When coming through your own means of transportation, Agra-Mumbai highway is the ideal road to reach Indore and from there to the Ujjain.