Ujjain Collector Inspects Kaal Bhairav Temple Arrangements, Orders Action Against Encroachments

Ujjain Collector Roshan Kumar Singh inspected the arrangements for devotees and the ongoing construction work at the Shri Kaal Bhairav Temple on 6 October. During the inspection, he reviewed the arrangements for darshan, the movement of devotees and the progress of various construction projects being carried out at the temple premises.

Municipal Corporation Commissioner Abhilash Mishra, along with officials of the Municipal Corporation and other concerned departments, was present during the inspection.

Collector Roshan Kumar Singh first inspected the arrangements made for devotees inside the Shri Kaal Bhairav Temple premises. He walked through the area and reviewed the darshan route, barricading, cleanliness and the arrangements for the movement of devotees.

He directed the concerned officials to ensure that adequate and properly organised space remains available for devotees to enter and exit through the darshan route. He also instructed that the barricading should be arranged in a way that devotees do not face any inconvenience.

During his inspection of the shops outside the temple premises, Collector Singh expressed displeasure over shopkeepers placing goods outside their shops and extending them towards the public area. He directed the concerned officials to ensure that there is no encroachment or disorder of any kind on the darshan route.

The Collector also ordered that action be taken as per rules against traders who keep goods outside their shops. He said the arrangements should ensure that the movement of devotees is not obstructed in any manner.

Collector Singh then inspected the foot over bridge being constructed on the exit route of the Shri Kaal Bhairav Temple for the convenience of devotees. He expressed displeasure over the slow pace of the construction work and directed the concerned construction agency and departmental officials to increase the speed of the project.

He said that the construction works being carried out for the convenience of devotees at the temple premises and in view of preparations for Singhastha-2028 are extremely important. He made it clear that any kind of negligence in the construction works would not be accepted.

The Collector directed the concerned officials to increase the number of workers and complete the work at a faster pace. He also instructed the concerned sub-engineer to regularly monitor the construction work and ensure the required arrangements according to the progress of the project.

During the inspection, Collector Singh also reviewed the construction of a toilet facility being developed for devotees.

The Municipal Corporation is constructing the toilet facility in front of the Shri Kaal Bhairav Temple for the convenience of devotees. The facility is being built over an area of approximately 2 thousand square feet as a model construction from the perspective of Singhastha.

Collector Singh took information about the progress of the construction work and the facilities that will be made available for devotees. He directed the officials to ensure a properly organised route for devotees to reach the facility house.

He also instructed that special attention be paid to cleanliness in the area. The directions were issued as part of the inspection of the temple’s darshan arrangements and the construction works being carried out for devotees.