Sri Nagarkot Ki Rani Devi Temple (Ujjain)

 ancient, Devi temple

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An ancient temple from North-East of Ujjain Railway Station around 2 km, called as Nagarkot Ki Rani which is considered as the guardian deity of ancient Ujjaiyini. Nagarkot Ki Rani literally means "Queen of the city wall".
Situated on the mire fortifications, this place has got tremendous archaeological importance.
Many popular tales of Vikramaditya and Bhartruhari are associated with this place. The place is associated with the traditions of Natha Cult also. A tank, which date back to the Paramar period, and the two temples on its each sides are quite worth for a watch. One of the temples that houses Lord Karthikeyan (Lord Murugan) as the main deity belongs to Gupta period. The temple is situated on the ancient mud rampart and hence known as the queen of the city wall.