Sandipani Ashram

The Bhagavata Purana and other texts describe Krishna and Balram coming to Avantika (Ujjain) to study under the sage Sandipani, and it is said that they learned the sixty-four arts in sixty-four days. The Ashram site near the Kshipra, with its Gomti Kund, is revered as that place.

The present temple buildings are more recent, built over the old site. Visitors will also see a Nandi statue and Gomti Kund, which tradition associates with the place.

For many families this is a place to pray for children’s education and to honour the guru. Parents often bring children here before an exam year or at the start of their studies.

It is also one of the places connected with the life of Shri Krishna, which makes it important to Vaishnava devotees.

Usually open during the daytime and until the evening. Janmashtami and Guru Purnima are special days.

Timings change on festivals and in different seasons. Please check the official sources before you travel.

Simple, modest clothing. Footwear is left outside.

• About 8 to 10 km from the Mahakaleshwar temple, on the Mangalnath road.
• Autos and cabs go directly; it is usually visited with Mangalnath, since the two are in the same direction.
• E-rickshaws may not serve the whole route, so check with the driver.