Day trip to Ujjain; Pls help

neha.priy

Hi,
I along with my husband are planning to visit Ujjain, while attending a wedding in Bhopal.
Due to his leave constraint we'll be arriving Ujjain at 21:00 Hrs 12/12/09 and have to catch a train from Bhopal again on 13/12/09 at 16:55 Hrs. So, as you see we've exactly 13 HRS in Ujjain, as we've to be on road to Bhopal max by 11:00 AM. And, we've decided to pay homage at the three major places i.e. Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ma Harsiddhi Temple, Kaal Bhairav Temple. We're thinking of attending the Bhasm Arti of Sri Mahakaal, and then darshan and prayers at the latter two. I'd be glad if someone can clarify these queries, since we do not know when we'll be visiting again and I do not want to miss out a proper Puja and darshan due to lack of information:
1. How much ahead of the Bhasm Arti shall we arrive at the temple so as to get a proper place to sit and attend the Arti?
2. Are there any passes required to attend it? If, yes from when and till when is the ticket counter open?
3. Is one allowed to touch Shivling during the Bhasma Arti or only after that?
4. How long the Bhasm Arti last and how much is the crowd, if lets say, we decide to come back again in a jiffy after the Arti to do the Puja?
5. At what time does Ma Harsiddhi Temple and Kaal Bhairav Temple open?
6. Are we allowed to take pictures inside the Temples?
7. How far are all these 3 temples from each other?
8. If any local person from Ujjain knows the contact number of some Pandits of the temple as well as of some good Taxi provider, please let us know. We'd be greatful.

Thanks.