Bhartrihari Caves
भर्तृहरि गुफा
Meditation caves on the bank of the Shipra, traditionally where poet-king Bhartrihari renounced his throne to practice austerities.
The Bhartrihari Caves lie on the east bank of the Shipra, near Gadkalika Temple. Traditionally, they are where Bhartrihari, a king of Ujjain and Sanskrit poet who was the elder brother of Vikramaditya, gave up his throne to become an ascetic and meditate. Today they serve as a retreat for Nath sadhus. The caves are low, narrow and dim. You have to bend to enter, and inside you can see stone meditation platforms and small shrines. Admission is free, and you must remove your shoes before entering. Those with claustrophobia should avoid it.
Opening hours
about 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Gadkalika Temple
- Mangalnath Temple
- Kal Bhairav Temple
- Sandipani Ashram
- Siddhavat
- Ram Ghat
- Gopal Mandir
- Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir