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Bhartruhari Caves, Ujjain

Blog: A Wandering Mind - 5 November 2009

By: Anu

Bhartruhari was the elder brother of the legendary Vikramaditya (probably a step brother). He was unduly attached to his wife, Pingala, who conspired to get Vikramaditya thrown out of Ujjain. Once, it is believed, a Brahmin gave Bhartruhari a fruit which would enable him to live longer. The infatuated Bhartruhari gave his wife the fruit, who, in turn gave the fruit to the horse-keeper of whom she

Tags: India , Madhya Pradesh , Temples , Ujjain

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