Mahashivratri 2025: Darshan guide for Mahakaleshwar temple in Ujjain
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What's changed for Mahashivratri?
Changes in darshan arrangements, traffic, parking, and security at Ujjain's Mahakaleshwar Temple for Mahashivratri 2025
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Mahashivratri in Ujjain: A 10-Day Celebration
While Mahashivratri is on February 26th, the Mahakaleshwar Temple's grand festivities begin on February 17th and last for 10 days
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Mahashivratri & Mahakaleshwar Festival Dates
Mahashivratri 2025: February 26th. Mahakaleshwar Festival: 10 days from February 17th. Location: Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain
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Mahakaleshwar Darshan Plan
General Darshan: Entry from Chardham Temple. Protocol Darshan: ₹250 fee, entry from Neelkanth Gate. Elderly/Disabled: Special access via Avantika Gate
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Facilities for Devotees
Parking: Two-wheelers at Kalota Samaj Parking, four-wheelers at Karkraj Parking. Help Desk: Inquiry center on the darshan route. CCTV cameras throughout the temple
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Mahakal Lok and Prasadi Distribution
Prasad distribution at Mahakal Lok, Harsiddhi Temple intersection. Ambulance stationed at Neelkanth Gate for emergencies
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Crowd Management and Darshan Route
Darshan Route: Shakti Path – Shri Mahakal Lok – Ganesh Mandapam, Facility Center 1 – Kartikeya Mandapam. Two additional routes will open if needed
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Security and Traffic Plan
Vehicles from Indore are diverted via Dewas Bypass. Heavy vehicles from Nagda/Agar are diverted via Chaupal Sagar
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Significance of Mahakaleshwar during Shivratri
A major pilgrimage site for Shiva devotees, attracting millions annually. 60 million devotees are expected in 2025. Special traffic arrangements are in place