Hotels, roads and the race against time: Inside Ujjain’s Simhastha 2028 makeover

With the state government approving 128 projects worth Rs 13,851 crore, Ujjain is being transformed at a pace rarely seen in the temple town’s modern history as it races to prepare for the 2028 Simhastha — from new highways, bridges and ghats to five-star hotels.Ujjain has always resisted the march of time, clinging to its ancient city of temples, ghats, bazaars and British-era offices.