Gadkalika Temple
गढ़कालिका मंदिर
Kali temple on the site of the old city fort, traditionally regarded as the patron goddess of the poet Kalidasa. It is one of the Shakta holy sites.
Gadkalika Temple stands on the site of the old fort (garh) in northern Ujjain and is dedicated to the goddess Kali. Legend says the classical Sanskrit poet Kalidasa was once dull-witted but gained his poetic talent through devotion to this goddess. The temple is regarded as one of the Shakta holy sites. The present shrine is a later reconstruction, and devotees gather in large numbers during Navaratri. Admission is free, and shoes must be removed. It is less than 1 km from the Bhartrihari Caves, so the two can be visited together on foot.
Opening hours
About 06:00–21:00
Nearby sights
- Bhartrihari Caves
- Mangalnath Temple
- Kal Bhairav Temple
- Sandipani Ashram
- Siddhavat
- Ram Ghat
- Gopal Mandir
- Bade Ganeshji Ka Mandir