Lord Mahakaleshwar’s Traditional Vijayadashami Procession Held in Ujjain

The traditional Vijayadashami procession of Lord Shri Mahakaleshwar was taken out in Ujjain on the occasion of the Vijayadashami festival. The procession began at 4 pm from the Sabha Mandap of Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple and travelled through various routes of the new city before reaching Dashahara Maidan.

After departing from Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, the palanquin passed through Gudari Chauraha, Patni Bazar, Gopal Temple, Sarafa, Satigate, Nai Sadak, Daulatganj, Malipura, Dewasgate, Chamunda Chauraha, Tower Marg, Shaheed Park, Ghas Mandi Chauraha, Madhavnagar Hospital, the Police Control Room and the LIC Office. It then reached Dashahara Maidan through the lane near the Linen Showroom.

As soon as the palanquin reached the main gate of Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, the Madhya Pradesh Armed Police Force presented a salute to Bhagwan Shri Manmahesh Ji, who was seated in the palanquin.

At Dashahara Maidan, the palanquin of the Lord was welcomed and worshipped. As part of the traditional rituals, Bhagwan Manmahesh Ji and the Shami tree were also worshipped.

After the worship, the return journey began from Dashahara Maidan. The palanquin travelled through the Shri Ganga Hotel route, Dewas Road, Teen Batti Chauraha, Madhav Club Road, Dhannal Ki Chaal, the Public Works Department office, Freeganj Overbridge, Sankhyaraje Dharamshala, Dewasgate, Malipura, Daulatganj Chauraha, Indore Gate, Gadapulia, Harifatak Bridge, Begambagh and Kot Mohalla Chauraha before returning to Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple.

In line with the Chief Minister’s intention, 500 kilograms of flowers were showered by drone over the Lord’s palanquin during the procession. Live painting was also to be carried out. Rangoli was made across approximately 1 lakh square feet along the entire procession route.

The Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple Band and the police band gave performances. Around 10 tribal dance groups also presented performances. The procession was broadcast on LED chariots, while 10 bhajan mandalis were to take part. Vedic mantras were recited by 300 Vedic students.

The procession also included the Rajat Dhol, Topchi Kadabin, Bharat Scouts and Guides, Congress Seva Dal and route announcers. The concerned departments ensured all necessary arrangements along the route, including security, cleanliness, lighting, emergency medical care and the fire brigade.

After the evening worship in the temple sanctum, devotees will have darshan of Lord Shri Mahakaleshwar in the Shri Holkar (Mukharvind) form. As per tradition, the Lord is dressed in new clothes on this occasion. A flag change was also carried out at the temple’s shikhara.