From Religious and Spiritual point of view, Ujjain, the city of Mahakal, is considered to be a very important holy city. Here Shivji is seated in the form of Mahakal Jyotirlinga. By merely chanting his name, the devotees get freedom from Untimely Death, Diseases and Sufferings. The holy River Kshipra flows in Ujjain. It is one of the major rivers of India. Kumbh Mela in Ujjain is held on the banks of this holy river. It is also known as the Ganges of Malwa region.