Ancient Ujjain, apart from its political and religious importance, was a prestigious center of learning at the beginning of the Mahabharata period.
Lord Krishna and Sudama received regular education in the ashram of Guru Sandipani.
Maharishi Sandipani’s ashram is situated at Mangalnath road foot in Ujjain.
The walls in Ashram are adorned with murals and paintings depicting scenes from Krishna's life and Mahabharta.
Ashram now looks more like a temple and three idols of Krishna, Balram and Sudama are present along with that of Guru Sandipani.
There is also a stone where numerals 1 to 100 found engraved and is believed to be done by guru Sandipani himself.
Ashram also has a huge stepped tank called Gomati Kund, in which Lord Krishna summoned all the holy water from the holy centers so that Guru Sandipani finds it easier to get the holy water.
The followers of the Vallabh sect consider this place as the 73rd seat out of the 84 seats of Vallabhacharya where he gave his discourses across India.
With its rich mythology and timeless legacy, Sandipani Ashram is more than just a spiritual site, it is a journey into the past, where the divine knowledge that shaped the destiny of Lord Krishna was once imparted.
The area near the ashram is known as Ankpat, a place believed to have been used by Lord Krishna to wash his writings and is a must visit.
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Ancient Ujjain, apart from its political and religious importance, was a prestigious center of learning at the beginning of the Mahabharata period.
Adalaj Stepwell also known as Rudabai Stepwell is a stepwell located in the town of Adalaj, Gujarat near Gandhinagar city.
The stepwell was built by Queen Rudadevi in memory of King Rana Veer Singh.
The construction of Adalaj Stepwell was started by a Hindu King Rana Veer Singh of the Vaghela dynasty, during the 15th century.
Adalaj Stepwell architecture’ is one of a kind, built in Solanki architectural style.
Adalaj Stepwell is an architectural wonder. Every carving and infrastructure holds deep cultural, and historical, significance.
It is 5 stories deep with incredible carvings. The ceiling is in an octagonal structure.
The carvings at various levels symbolize Hindu and Jain gods. The upper floors are carved with elephants in different designs. The walls are carved with women performing daily chores like adorning themselves, churning buttermilk, and scenes of dance.
The floors are spacious to accommodate larger group prayer offerings and are dug deep to access groundwater.
As per the old scriptures of Swaminarayan, Queen RubaDevi, before her sacrifice requested religious saints to take a bath in the stepwell so that it purifies her soul.
The Adalaj stepwell is a popular tourist attraction of the Gandhinagar city and is a must visit.
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Adalaj Stepwell also known as Rudabai Stepwell is a stepwell located in the town of Adalaj, Gujarat near Gandhinagar city.