Ujjain

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the historical meridian?Considered the prime meridian of India for ancient astronomical and geographical calculations
2. What makes Ujjain a special city in India?Ujjain sits on the Shipra River and has been a center for astronomy, history, and religion for thousands of years. It was once the prime meridian of India and is one of the seven holiest cities in Hinduism.
3. Why do people bathe in the Shipra River during Simhastha?People believe that bathing in the Shipra River during Simhastha cleans their sins and helps them reach spiritual liberation. The river is said to have purifying powers from the myth of amrita.

Prime Meridian: An imaginary line of longitude used as a reference point for measuring distances east or west on Earth.
Samudra Manthana: A significant event in Hindu mythology where gods and demons churned the cosmic ocean to obtain nectar and other treasures.
Moksha: In Hinduism, the ultimate goal of spiritual liberation or release from the cycle of birth and death.
Jyotirlinga: A devotional object representing Lord Shiva, considered to be the most sacred icons of Shiva worship.