Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Ujjain Celebrates Lord Mahakal's Rajsi Sawari
The 'Rajsi Sawari', a grand parade for Lord Mahakal, happened in Ujjain on a special Monday.
People came from all over to watch it, with different representations of Lord Shiva carried on special vehicles like chariots and palanquins.
The procession went through the city, covering many kilometers.
It was a big celebration, with lots of music and performances by various groups, including tribal artists.
Many people showed their devotion while the procession passed through different areas of the city.
The Rajsi Sawari of Lord Mahakaleshwar took place in Ujjain on the sixth Somwar of Shravan-Bhadrapada.
The procession covered approximately 7 km through the city.
Various forms of Lord Shiva were carried in the procession on different chariots and palanquins.
Over 70 devotional music groups, dignitaries, and police bands participated.
Four tribal performance groups added a cultural element to the event.
- Who
- Thousands of devotees, devotional groups, and various performers.
- What
- The Rajsi Sawari of Lord Mahakaleshwar.
- When
- Sixth Somwar of Shravan-Bhadrapada.
- Where
- Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh.
- Why
- To celebrate and honor Lord Mahakal.
- Event
- Rajsi Sawari
- Deity
- Lord Mahakaleshwar
- Location
- Ujjain
- Date
- Sixth Somwar of Shravan-Bhadrapada
- Distance
- 7 km