Baba Mahakals procession becomes a confluence of faith, enthusiasm and excitement

Baba Mahakal’s third procession was taken out with faith, enthusiasm and excitement. Lord Shri Mahakaleshwar went on a city tour in the form of Shri Chandramouleshwar in a palanquin, in the form of Shri Manmahesh on an elephant and in the form of Shri Shiv-Tandav on Garuda chariot and inquired about the condition of his subjects. During this, 1500 Damru players made a Guinness Book of World Record by playing Damru simultaneously. Before the procession of the Lord started, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Jagdish Deora and Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Shri Govind Singh Rajput duly worshipped the Lord in the Sabha Mandap of Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple and joined the procession. On this occasion, MLA Shri Satish Malviya, MLA Shri Mahesh Parmar, Mayor Shri Mukesh Tatwal, Municipal Corporation Chairperson Smt. Kalavati Yadav and other public representatives were present in the Sabha Mandap. The armed police force personnel saluted the Lord seated in the palanquin at the main gate of the temple.

Baba set out on a tour in the form of Shiv-Tandav with Damru players

Lord Shiva was worshipped with the auspicious sound of Damru playing in Baba Mahakal’s procession. The Damru players enthralled the devotees by giving an attractive and captivating performance in a rhythmic form together. It is worth mentioning that the third Monday of Shravan was historic for Ujjain. 1500 Damru players created a world record by playing Damru together at the same time on the Shaktipath of Mahakal Lok. Devotees of Baba Shri Mahakal participated in the procession with joy and enthusiasm and welcomed the Damru players.

Amazing presentation of the famous Kathi dance of Nimar region

The charming presentation of the folk dance Kathi of Nimar region was the centre of attraction in Baba Mahakal’s procession. This presentation related to Lord Shankar and Mata Gauri captivated all the devotees. Folk artists gave an attractive performance with the main Dhak musical instrument in eye-catching colourful costumes decorated with peacock feathers. As Baba Mahakal’s procession moved forward, Bhajan Mandals enthusiastically and excitedly performed melodious renditions of Shiva Bhajans.

Indradev also performed Jalabhishek of Lord Mahakal at Ramghat

As soon as the procession of Lord Shri Mahakaleshwar left the Mahakal temple and reached Ramghat, a flood of people of faith and devotion surged all around. Spreading its beauty in Shravan, nature itself appeared eager to welcome Lord Shri Mahakal. Indradev also performed Jalabhishek of the Lord along with the priests. The worship and Jalabhishek of Lord Mahakaleshwar was performed by Pt. Ashish Pujari. Deputy Chief Minister Shri Jagdish Deora and Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Protection Minister Shri Govind Singh Rajput also offered worship to the Lord at Ram Ghat. On this occasion, public representatives and administrative officers including Rajya Sabha MP Shri Umeshnath Ji Maharaj were present.

Devotees showered flowers with the slogan of “Bhole Shambhu-Bholenath” and “Avantikanath Ki Jai”

As soon as the palanquin of Lord Shri Mahakal reached the main gate of Shri Mahakaleshwar temple, the jawans of the armed police force saluted Shri Chandramouleshwar riding in the palanquin. Devotees standing at various places on the procession route showered flowers on Lord Shri Mahakaleshwar with the slogan of Bhole Shambhu-Bholenath and Avantikanath Ki Jai.

Devotees had convenient darshan of the Lord

Thousands of devotees walked with the palanquin enthusiastically worshipping Lord Mahakaleshwar while playing jhanjh, manjeera, drums and Lord’s favourite instrument Damru. Devotees had convenient darshan of the Lord. Lord Mahakaleshwar’s procession reached Ramghat via the traditional route Mahakal Chauraha, Gudri Chauraha, Bakshi Bazaar and Kaharwadi, where the Lord was anointed and worshipped with the water of Kshipra river. After this, the procession reached Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple again via Ramanujkot, Modh’s Dharamshala, Kartik Chowk Khati Ka Mandir, Satyanarayan Temple, Dhaba Road, Tanki Chauraha, Chhatri Chowk, Gopal Mandir, Patni Bazaar and Gudri Bazaar.

Major highlights of Baba Mahakal’s procession

• The team of Madhav Music College presented melodious bhajans at Dutt Akhara.
• Devotees walked in worship of Lord Mahakal, dressed in attractive attire.
• Baba Mahakal’s procession was welcomed at various places with attractive rangolis on the procession route.
• Top officials of administration and police ensured successful conduct of the procession by continuously inspecting the arrangements.
• Divisional Commissioner Shri Sanjay Gupta, IG Shri Santosh Kumar Singh, DIG Shri Navneet Bhasin, Collector Shri Neeraj Kumar Singh and Superintendent of Police Shri Pradeep Sharma along with other officials continuously monitored the arrangements of the procession.
• Devotees conveniently had darshan of Lord Mahakal’s procession through 2 mobile chariots.
• Devotees also watched the live telecast of the procession through big LEDs at major locations like Mahakal Valley, Ramghat, Dutt Akhara, Gopal Mandir etc.