Over 30 Lakh Devotees Visit Ujjain Temple

The holy month of Shravan has seen a massive influx of devotees at Ujjain's Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple, with over 29 lakh devotees visiting the temple between July 30 and August 6, 2026.

The temple administration reported that the highest number of visitors was recorded on August 3, with 6,13,849 devotees arriving for darshan.

The day-wise footfall was as follows: July 30 saw 2,23,542 devotees, July 31 saw 2,79,841 devotees, August 1 saw 4,19,732 devotees, August 2 saw 4,76,109 devotees, August 3 saw 6,13,849 devotees, August 4 saw 3,17,331 devotees, August 5 saw 2,97,649 devotees, and August 6 saw 3,00,296 devotees.

The Mahakaleshwar Temple administration made special arrangements for the large number of devotees, including facilities for crowd management, smooth darshan, security, and basic arrangements.

The Mahakaleshwar Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Lord Shiva and attracts lakhs of devotees every year, especially during the Shravan month.

The ongoing Shravan-Bhado period has seen a remarkable rise in the number of pilgrims visiting the temple.

The temple's popularity can be attributed to its religious significance, with the Shravan month holding special importance for Shiva devotees.

The massive surge in devotees is expected to continue during the month of Bhado as pilgrims offer prayers and seek the blessings of Lord Mahakaleshwar.

The temple's ability to manage the large crowd is a testament to the administration's efforts to ensure a smooth and convenient experience for pilgrims.

In conclusion, the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain has seen an unprecedented number of devotees during the first week of Shravan, with the footfall expected to continue throughout the month.