This is the town of Kalidasa and it features prime in his most-loved composition Meghdoot. And this is also Lord Shiva's ground, where, as the presiding deity, he reigns supreme in one of the 12 jyotirlingas. Example of the reverence is found in the Mahakaleshwar Temple, whose shikhara soars high and the silver Jaladhari gleams on the shivalinga. Ujjain is historical, no doubt, and it holds a prominent spot in the Hindu mythology of the churning of the ocean for the holy nectar. Where else would you find an ancient banyan tree, which continues to thrive in spite of the several assaults done on it. Take a stroll by the sacred River Shipra, which flows by quietly and is transformed into the hub of activity during the Kumbh and Ardha Kumbh Melas. There might not be much to do here except explore some of its well-kept treasures, but Ujjain remains and interesting place to visit.