Beautiful ancient temple nestled amidst nature and not crowded at all, though just a stone’s throw from the Gadh Kalika Mandir. Two temples that house (a) a magnificent Rama Lashmana and Sita Devi and (b) Dwarkadhish. Legend says Sita Ma was tired when walking in the jungle and pleads (with folded hands) Ram to stop. If you see the feet of the Lord and Lakshmanji, they are in moving posture. And Sita Devi does look tired. Krishnaji murthy also is amazing with brilliant carving of Shankh, chakra and a hand holding the gadha (maze). At a lower level is a 1000 year old Vishnu idol that’s equally fascination. Adjacent is Lord Siva as a child Kusumeshwara, a boon Lord Siva gave to Parvathy. So a temple with great legend and history and a must visit. The lady there was eager and happy to narrate the details.
Ram Janardan Temple, Ujjain
Major Deities: Lord Rama with Sita and Lakshmana; Janardana (Lord Vishnu)
Ram Janardan Temple near Vishnu Sagar in Ujjain is a pair of 17th-century Vaishnava temples known for their Maratha-period wall paintings and older medieval sculptures.
History & About
Ram Janardan Temple is a walled complex of two temples on the Ankpat side of Ujjain, beside the Vishnu Sagar tank. One temple enshrines Lord Rama with Sita and Lakshmana, and the other enshrines Janardana (Lord Vishnu).
The Ujjain district administration highlights the Maratha-period paintings on the walls of both temples, as well as older sculptures inside the complex and near the tank, which are important for the study of Indian sculpture. Painted scenes of Lord Rama's birth and marriage decorate the sanctum. The complex is quieter than Ujjain's major shrines and is served by hereditary priestly families.
According to the Ujjain district administration, the two temples were built in the 17th century by Raja Jaisingh, and the images of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita and of Janardana-Vishnu also date to that century. The boundary wall and the tank were added in the 18th-century Maratha period, along with the wall paintings.
The complex also preserves older sculptures: Vishnu images of the 10th century, a Govardhanadhari Krishna of the 11th century near the tank, and a Brahma-Vishnu-Mahesha group of the 12th century. The temple is protected as a Madhya Pradesh state monument (S-MP-310).
Significance
A pair of 17th-century Vaishnava temples, dedicated to Lord Rama and to Janardana (Vishnu), with Maratha-period wall paintings and earlier medieval sculptures. It is a Madhya Pradesh state-protected monument (S-MP-310) on the Ankpat side of Ujjain, beside Vishnu Sagar.
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Location and How to Reach Ram Janardan Mandir
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Ankpat Marg, near Vishnu Sagar, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh 456006, Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, 456006, India
By Road: Ram Janardan Temple is on Ankpat Marg near Vishnu Sagar, on the way to Sandipani Ashram and Mangalnath Temple. Auto-rickshaws and taxis are available from central Ujjain.
By Rail: The nearest railway station is Ujjain Junction; taxis and auto-rickshaws are available from the station.
By Air: The nearest airport is Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore, about 55 km from Ujjain by road.
Travel Tip: Take time to see the Maratha-period wall paintings, and combine your visit with Sandipani Ashram and Mangalnath Temple.
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These twin temples dedicated to Lord Rama and Lord Janardan (Vishnu) is a 10th century temple built by King Jai Singh. A hidden treasure of Ujjain city. Calm and composite environment with negligible crowd. A must visit place, currently under the aegis of State Department of Archaeology, Archives and Museums, Madhya Pradesh Government.
Serene beauty. Nature retreat. Amazing ambience. The serenity of solitude. Must visit if you are looking for some peace.
Unexplored beautiful ancient temple. Here Janardan and Janaki two separate big temple is there. Before this temple a big pond is there. Here many small temple of Shiva is there. During rain, first this pond will filled with water. After that it is going down to a big lake. Near Lake, park is there for small children. Beautiful temple and maintained by ASI.
You must visit here not for spiritual or worshiping only...but also if you are archeology and history lover. These temples were build in 17th century and the sculpture of lord ram is with beard and it represents the vanwas look of lord ram. Temples are in good condition and part of historical places declared by government. Sight is not that good as you will gonna find a lot of dust and garbage arround here. Vishnu Sagar Pond is another center of attraction pn it's sight. Temples architecture is of next level.
Upcoming Festivals
Govardhana Puja
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Gita Jayanti
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