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Definition of ujjain

ujjain

/uːˈdʒeɪn/
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An ancient city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, situated on the eastern bank of the Kshipra River, widely revered as a major Hindu pilgrimage center and one of the four sites that host the Kumbh Mela.

Example

"Millions of devotees gather in Ujjain to bathe in the sacred river during the Kumbh Mela festival."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the ancient Sanskrit name 'Ujjayini', meaning 'the victorious one' or 'conquering', reflecting its historical status as the capital of the ancient Avanti kingdom.

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