Gopal Mandir

The temple was built in 1833 by Baijabai Shinde, the queen of the Scindia family of Gwalior, who ruled Ujjain at the time. It stands in the market area known by the temple’s name.

Local tradition says the silver-plated doors of the sanctum were brought from an older shrine of great antiquity; this is a story told by guides and is not fully documented.

For devotees of Krishna, Gopal Mandir is a quiet and beautiful place for darshan and bhajan. Janmashtami is celebrated with great devotion, with the temple decorated and kept open late.

The architecture, with its carved pillars and old-style hall, also makes it of interest to those who love heritage.

Usually open in the morning and again in the evening, with a mid-day break. Janmashtami night is a special time.

Timings change on festivals and in different seasons. Please check the official sources before you travel.

Simple, modest clothing. Footwear is left outside.

• About 2 km from the Mahakaleshwar temple and about 2 km from Ujjain Junction railway station.
• It is in a busy market with narrow lanes, so an auto or e-rickshaw to the nearest point, then a short walk, is best.
• It can be combined with Mahakaleshwar and Harsiddhi in a day.