UJAIN describes the temple culture of the city of Ujjain. Of the thousands of temples in the city, the book describes the history, the mythology, the infrastructure, the rituals, and the festivals of the most important ones, as well as that of the smaller ones in the temple complexes. It goes on to describe the importance of River Shipra and its role in the religious, cultural, social, economic, and political life of the people of Ujjain from the beginnings of the city's history. Ujjain is important not only for Hindus but also for Buddhists and Jains from time immemorial.
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UJAIN describes the temple culture of the city of Ujjain. Of the thousands of temples in the city, the book describes the history, the mythology, the infrastructure, the rituals, and the festivals of the most important ones, as well as that of the smaller ones in the temple complexes. It goes on to describe the importance of River Shipra and its role in the religious, cultural, social, economic, and political life of the people of Ujjain from the beginnings of the city's history. Ujjain is important not only for Hindus but also for Buddhists and Jains from time immemorial.